Is This The ULTIMATE SWITCH Controller? - 5 Switch Controllers Tested

Today we search for the Ultimate Switch Controller.
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[@cfreeses]

The flipped perspective really confused me at first lol... I thought the first controllers thumb sticks were flipped

[@bland9876]

i hate it

[@No1Noz]

Absolutely ridiculous to post a video like this with a flipped perspective

[@nayyarrashid4661]

I thought I was the only one

[@erraddict]

My thoughts exactly.. please flip the video back lol EDIT: Oh, also, which Binbok version did you get? I notice that Amazon has a 'revised' version on sale now.. hopefully they fixed the D-Pad

[@OnnieKoski]

@@nayyarrashid4661 oh thank god, i thought i was going crazy...

[@TheOtaku031284]

If you take the BinBok apart you'll find stickers under the D-Pad, once removed it's a much better feel (not perfect but better). If someone 3D printed a D-Pad for it with a better pivot spike in the middle it'd be the perfect controller.

[@vandyke4775]

Let me know if you find that 3D printed part.

[@304derrick]

So are we gonna ignore the joysticks dead space/zone ?

[@joshuaverwey2335]

I took it apart and attached an eraser (cut in half because it was too big) to the middle spike and its MUCH better now

[@nowonmetube]

Maybe also soldering some tact switches to the contact points (like Wulff Den did with the original Pro Controller).

[@jamtime4522]

Is the video flipped horizontally, or am I losing my mind?

[@BriarRabbit]

Yup! My bad! Had it set up for streaming.

[@Dextro0451]

Yeah was crazy weird to me. Great vid though Briar thank you!

[@jamtime4522]

@@BriarRabbit Ah, makes sense; just adds flavor to a good review!

[@No1Noz]

You had it set up for “screaming”... Jk...

[@cl8wnm5n]

@@No1Noz 😂😂😂

[@ericsin-depthworld2439]

Thanks for the very nice review. Finally a Street Fighter player who is seriously reviewing the dpads on these controllers. Very helpful, well-thought out reviews. Please keep it up! I was going to get the Binbok controller, but the d-pad really turned me off since I play a lot of old school fighting games.

[@jakesmith5278]

Same here.

[@ismailali5892]

Same bro. No other reviewer noticed this flaw

[@Aki-sv5in]

Dude, i almost never use the d-pad lol Update: i got the binbok controller and the d-bad feels more then fine. Although im not a d-pad pro so I couldn’t tell yeah the quality. I really like it though. The controller can feel a little uncomfortable at times but this is by far the best joy cons are going to get. Its a massive step up from the starter ones

[@chuds429]

Does yours drift?

[@tedsheridan8725]

Do you know if the BinBok supports button mapping?

[@hazzadoggo4659]

@@tedsheridan8725 They do. You can remap buttons in the Switch OS, and they also have a programmable back button where your fingers rest on each controller.

[@tedsheridan8725]

@@hazzadoggo4659 Awesome - thanks!

[@jakesmith5278]

Dpad is everything in a fighting game unless you go with joystick or hit box.

[@jamesbrooks9321]

i absolutely can't relate to anything anyone says about the joycons, they're straight up unplayable for me, incredibly uncomfortable becoming painful within 5-10 minutes my switch has been gathering dust for over a year now it's pretty pointless to have

[@jonathancombs2699]

Why did you mirror your video? That's very confusing and not needed.

[@jimhultqvist2539]

I wish 8bitDO would make third-party joy-cons with both comfort & superior d-pad

[@bingusbongus3109]

No

[@ungratefulmango]

​@@bingusbongus3109 Yes

[@JohnnyFamas139]

Are you going to review the version 2 with the improved d pad?

[@I_was_a_Bullfrog]

I've seen a few people mention the issue with the BinBok D-pad. Apparently, it's fairly simple to fix, Spawn Wave did a more in-depth video on it.

[@No1Noz]

I fixed mine and it works amazingly

[@Ravp90]

@@No1Noz how?

[@MJosephJr]

I have tried both the Hori Split Pad Pro and the Kydlan. The Kydlan has motion controls, but the freaking D-pad....I’m with you, I’m a Street Fighter gamer and these clicky digital D-pads just don’t work for those games. It would have been perfect otherwise. The Hori Split Pad Pro, even with its omissions, is the way to go.

[@horacecheng4476]

Just saw this video, thanks for the reviews and advices But just take me a few moment to noticed that the Video is mirrored, make all the controllers looks strange....

[@almahmudrijoy9491]

I got the dobe one three days ago. It’s absolutely beautiful and amazing. I am gonna sold my pro controller might also sell joycons. I don’t agree with his issues . Maybe everyone has different opinion but from my point of view dobe is amazingggg

[@dreamer7282]

is it still fine?

[@catchthisfire]

for anyone wondering the hori and the bin bok feel almost the same, only difference i noticed is if u program one of the back buttons and decide to use turbo with it, the bin bok will program the back button and the original button for turbo but the hori will only program that back button for turbo. hopefully it makes sense

[@AlexDenton0451]

Just waiting on 8BitDo to make a JoyCon replacement. I use exclusively the SN30Pro+ for my PC, Steam Link and my Switch when docked. I’m sure others have said it a million times but they really do make the best controllers.

[@vj7248]

That'd be so dope. Gyro, rumble, great buttons, great dpad... It really would have it all

[@HinchyFilms]

So you mean the left stick right? No, the right, right? Right. No left...right 😐

[@michaelturner8215]

Hori split pad all the way, just need to add gyro controls and they’d be 11/10

[@adambennett08330]

for the binbok controller the dpad issue can be fixed if take apart and remove the stickers on bottom of it. dont understand why they did this, but after removing the stickers it works fine. great review tho for all controllers

[@ZoofyZoof]

"The 8bitdo dpad is great" Lmao no it isn't. If you ever so slightly shift the dpad in a different direction, it registers that input. It should only register an input if you commit to making it. It causes tons of miss-inputs when I play Puyo Puyo or really any 2D game.

[@MrAxelStone]

Been using the Hori SPP for a while. Gave the Binbok a go and ended up returnign them. FPS games like Overwatch and Doom felt off with the Binbok. Couldn't dial in the sticks to be enjoyable. Better control in FPS with the Hori.

[@AugustusMcMillan]

because of the Switch's versatility i don't think we'll ever have one perfect controller. i have different controllers for when im home and use them for specific purposes. and most often travel with the Lite.

[@NoonMight]

The satisfye case for the lite feels so Amazing

[@mortimermouse3086]

I had been looking at every one of these options 😁. Thanks for going super in-depth. You just got a new sub!

[@galacticgengar4378]

I ended up going with binbok but the ones I've obtained are slightly smaller. Dpad still sucks but definitely the best all rounder. Now if I could just find a case with room for them.

[@eliv8468]

If you still have the BBs, NYXI sells pretty much the same pads and they sell a case for them. I’m on the fence about these but I may just buy em and modify the D pad.

[@Omizuke]

My problem with the Split Pad Pro is the value. It's overpriced for what it is. Not been able to use them remotely. They could've at least include a simple wired centerpiece. But no, they sell one separately for a ridiculous price. If that center piece was cheaper so one could also use them when docked. But the whole set would be like $80 or so. And it's not even wireless. And man I want a proper D-Pad but they always come with a compromise. It's like you gotta buy a different controller for everything. If only the BinBok controller had a nice D-Pad it would be the closest one to perfect.

[@zXDaishiXz]

Only thing I wish Split Pad Pro had is gyro.

[@tendermigraine]

U know, after all that testing and rushing between different possibilities... Original joy-cons are just the best, seriously. Why accept the lacks and hardships of controllers U bought in addition and not just accept some smaller flaws of original ones...

[@ShazammtheProducer]

your video is fliped backwars so watching you everything is backwards

[@shadowfan8296]

Dude you flip the video to control us are all flipped that's how I know you flip the video

[@Siboshi]

Briar rabbit "wide and thick" 2021.

[@nowonmetube]

I don't know about you guys. But these 8bitdo controllers stopped working for me. Never ever 8bitdo again! Also weird that you find the d-pad flawless to me it annoyed me with diagonal inputs had to mod it with tape to make it better at least.

[@sebimaurer]

Bit late but you should look into ExtremeRate joycon cases. They are available with a Dpad and are relatively easy to put on (ZR connector is a bitch but rest is ez).

[@heartcradle01]

Ok I know this is a pretty older video but you helped me out so much!! Thank you! 😁👍🏿👍🏿

[@danielmcphee2546]

Not a fan of nintendo styel joycons, feel so uncomfortable in hand held. Wii u gamepad felt better than it. Trying find alternatives for when i want play in handheld and feel comfortable.

[@joerexhausen8897]

I saw another video on the Dobe Switch grip and they mentioned using grip covers for the analog that helped them. I've been having issues w/ my Switch overheating while docked so i want something for handheld and the Dobe grip would seem to accomplish that since my joycons are drifting again.

[@bndtx3]

My switch does the same so I’m on the same boat now I know this is old but did you end up with the dobe case? How was it?

[@skyecloud968]

Yeah, I didn't come for the switch. I cam to see your long beard I just can't stay focus. Lol

[@tnargdonald]

Disliked video for flipping a video for no reason when your comparing products that you will be looking at.

[@8bitsamurai6]

Love my ps5 and even win handheld but the switch is my fav too for indie or newer retro style games. Perfect for the switch.

[@profezzorBALTAZAR]

You can fix the d-pad issue on the binbok by opening it and remove four little stickers. Just watch spawnwave's video about this.

[@TopazBeast]

They sell updated ones with an improved d-pad now

[@profezzorBALTAZAR]

@@TopazBeast do you know if I can purchase it without PayPal somewhere? I deleted PayPal after the new system and you have to pay tax or something🙈

[@TopazBeast]

@@profezzorBALTAZAR I clicked on the PayPal option, then it just told me to put in my credit card information and I never even had to create an account

[@profezzorBALTAZAR]

@@TopazBeast tnx, I'll give it a try:)

[@smol1211]

@@TopazBeast please send a link to updated ones 🙏🏻

[@switch2gaming4free8]

I'll have more videos coming soon. starting next week.

[@zhenwang4108]

can't agree with u more, the 8bitdo's quality is top-notch despite the fact that is handheld mode free, hori's buttons are way mushier to me especially the shoulder buttons and many times it just doesn't trigger if i didn't push it really hard, that's too bad for action games like monster hunter, just wish there is a mix of 8bitdo sn30 pro (functionality and materials) and hori split pad pro, i will buy it instantly without a doubt

[@simhthmss]

I am mystified as to why someone can't make a split controller that doesn't have some terrible flaw.

[@dolo.c4y972]

for the Dobe controller, could you put a thumb grip on the right stick to help with the feel?

[@iDZEJKOB]

i did just buy a replacements hell for original joycon with d-pad and i use it with the satisfye zengrip pro

[@No1Noz]

That’s the way to go 👌

[@Sillyzombie666]

hori would be the go to joy con if they made them wireless

[@adrianlugo1130]

True

[@aisk79]

All i want are joycons that don't drift TnT

[@bobbymoss6160]

Damn, this dude's huge. The Switch looks small in his hands.

[@jstones9872]

so why doesn't nintendo simply make a adult sized joycon set? makes no sense

[@niko.p_original]

Can you play woth 1 controller? Special with d-pad?

[@BrokenG-String]

Nice vid. The way the footage is mirrored was messing with me tho.

[@boobaspls5256]

why do they keep releasing new spit pads with no gyro or rumble lol

[@Millzieeeee]

the binbok or nexigo as its also called, has deadzone issues , but honestly, Ive been playing fifa , mario 3d world , final fantasy crisis core and some others and honestly dont find an issue with the sticks, however if youre playing a shooter, Id imagine you may find an issue with the right stick for aiming , but honestly if its for anything else, it seems to perfectly fine, IMO

[@billysefarrell2202]

Clark Scott Jackson Thomas Harris Betty

[@miyukishirogane9579]

You should try the Nyxi Hyperion dpad you might like it

[@alisonbleiweiss1854]

Can I play let’s go pikachu with the bin bok?

[@Dolfinius]

wow the doge has two left joy sticks!?

[@taintandledoucheinc]

Dude are you blind? The Dobe connects to the usb c port and has a pass through for charging. It also has motion and rumble in it - rumble I could live without but I'm not willing to give up motion control like in all the Hori controllers. The binbok has a worthless d pad or it would be a buy - it's also almost $60. I like the Dobe currently as the best option as it is less than $40 and you aren't giving up functionality. I didn't find it's D pad as bad as you describe but the right analog was definitely a weird choice. Also they make a case that fits the grip with the system but you can't buy it separately. I'm tempted to buy a second for the case and take the analog stick out of the second grip for the right side. That would be perfect until binbok comes out with a v2 of it's controller.

[@teddym2808]

For me the split pad pro would have been it if it had rumble/motion/wireless. Search would be over. Such a shame that the binbok has a crap d pad.. There's just nothing that's an overall winner unfortunately. Apparently the ECHTPower d pad is better but the grips are shit. Just can't win.

[@saiyansage8947]

You said left for both of the analog sticks for #1

[@matthewsullivan7355]

Love your vids and how you just simply talk and show us the product....the mirroring of the video though throws me off and would like to see the controller as it lays...my brain cant handle it haha

[@ssref3199]

weird seeing bearded man hype and praise a kids console

[@freakazoid9889]

I don't understand why Nintendo doesn't make a pro controller replacement for joycons. The Hori are close to what I want, however it lacks gyro for fine tune aiming in games like fortnite and using arrows in Zelda

[@jakesmith5278]

What's with the flipped video??? Love the way you actually tested the dpad. Most reviewers don't even know about fighting games.

[@WyvernVin]

Awesome reviews but please do not mirror the video, makes it very weird and uncomfortable trying to always be thinking why the thumb-sticks are inverted in all the controllers.

[@Chamberz55]

Maybe a video like this shouldn’t be mirrored? I just modded my joycon for a dpad an use the satisfye grip. Nice vid tho.

[@porkchopexpress6890]

Uhhh was I the only one who got confused when he talked about the first controller. Cuz he says the left one is amazing it feels good. But then he goes on and says but then the left one I don’t understand this at all it’s like plastic and it’s slippery. I was like wait did I hear that right. The left one is amazing then the left one is not good. Lol 😂

[@lvl99juls]

Is binbok longer than the split pad pro?

[@Hekza0024]

The 8BitDo Pro 2 is the perfect controller in my opinion, it seems flawless, however, we don’t have a perfect joy-con yet.

[@Sillyzombie666]

if you take apart the binbok controller supossidly if you take apart the controller and remove a sticker from the dpad it works alot better

[@fulcuoi3041]

8-bit do want too much for their form factor there's another company called Joy something that makes it identical freaking controller for twenty bucks well 8-bit do $45 !

[@RuiZX1]

it really threw me off that this video is inverted

[@littabur2290]

So my OG Nintendo joy-cons are drifting like crazy, and its $79.99 to buy new ones, so is it better to buy BinBok or other ones mentioned in this video because they're 3rd party? Like do these ones drift?

[@revd13]

How did you get street fighter 2 on the switch

[@Essjaythegreat]

why on earth is this video mirrored!? 😂

[@dingdongbingbongdingdingding]

guy forgot the possibly fatal flaw on the dobe - the bottom port only accepts charging cables, so if you have let's say an audio stick for bluetooth audio, or a steel series arctis 1, that won't work

[@MrG1583]

Anyone use the nyxi joycons/controller

[@8bvg300]

Ha! Mirrored footage threw me for a bit!

[@Raidenorius]

I'm deciding between BinBok Joy Cons and DOBE Switch Controller - wonder if you can help. I'm not using d-pad too much, so can you tell me which has better analogs (I would put some grip on Dobe right analog) and gyro aming?

[@andydavidson1278]

Have you tried the Mobapad 6 Gemini? If so, what do you think of that?

[@CultOfPersonality091]

8BitDo is the best Dock Controller

[@martinmoller4947]

Your video is reversed. Its kinda annoying looking at a sn30pro. ^^ i use pro controller at home and the sn30pro when im on the go which hardly happens. But i use the sn30pro also on MiSTer a lot. Love controller videos. You did a good job. :)

[@ganonisking6609]

I was gonna pick up the Binbonk. But the Dpad. Gonna wait and see if they make a version with better d pad

[@rokku87]

Oh my God why is the video flipped

[@nobodie9996]

Heard you mention how bad one controller is during DCP Live so I've been waiting for this.

[@BriarRabbit]

Thank you!

[@brxlz_builds_canada]

I picked up one of the newest versions of the binbok ones and the D pad is really good

[@megaham1552]

Any updates on the ultimate switch controller?

[@BlarinDragon]

the reversed camera tripped me out

[@nayyarrashid4661]

I wish Nintendo can do joycon lite without HD rumble, IR and NFC and make those cheap. Or license a 3rd party to make Joycons that are close to feel of Joycons

[@blbprime11]

I don't know if it was a manufacturing problem and the fixed it or they redesigned the dpad but for the Binbok can say it feels good enough for me. It doesn't register 2 inputs from me and while it does feel...cheap. It'll do for me. I saw Spawnwaves video for it and he found stickers inside. It could of been a factory error and either fixed it during his video or they fixed it right after. Again the D pad isn't great and Hori's still the king of the dpad. But it feels better than how you describe. Binbok is probably the best controler out there right now as it has all the necessary tools and feels great.

[@alluringming]

Despite its imperfection we like the dobe style type of controller the most when come to playing in handheld mode. Me and brother dont like how joycons felt like they are bending when using them, hence we got these. Though we have the ovio and the nexigo which basically the same thing. Using it sort of reminds me of the wii u gamepad which i loved playing a lot when i had it.

[@ungratefulmango]

I've never used the Dobe controller, but I have thought this for years I really want a single-body design from a switch portable controller. I dislike the amount of flex you feel when holding the Switch with joy cons

[@Mellzdhaboss64]

I been looking for the perfect joycons too still no luck smh

[@GoesBing]

Thicc thumbz 👍

[@stevenbrooks8983]

The Fixture S1 + pro controller is the definitive way to play in handheld. It is not awkward I promise. It is highly adjustable so you can have the center of balance and the angle of the screen wherever you need it depending on how you are sitting or laying. It still has rumble and gyro controls and some of the best analog sticks available. They are currently working on a new model to fill the OLED model. Also they sell a pretty compact carrying case.

[@Savannah_Simpson]

Just looked it up, that looks hella awkward.

[@stevenbrooks8983]

@@Savannah_Simpson Looks can be deceiving

[@jesusramirezromo2037]

Looks riky af, If that falls of your hand, the switch will take alot of damage

[@stevenbrooks8983]

The mount swivels so you can make the center of balance anywhere you want so it doesn't lean in any direction when you are holding it. I guess it's something you need to hold in your hands to understand.

[@MrJvchef]

This is why I just use the Satisfye grip..it’s the best. Can charge while playing/and use wireless adapters for headphones and get all the fantastic use of the joy-cons..it makes them fit my big hands with no down side at all IMO...it just enhances them to there full potential. Stop wasting $$ on useless 3rd party crap..except the SN30pro. Do you not like the satisfye grip? If so why?

[@No1Noz]

I kinda agree. I love my Satisfye. I bought many of the 3rd party options out of pure compulsion and curiosity and that Binbok D-pad is an easy fix... it feels great once fixed, but is still a little loud. But the Satisfye grip with the legit joycons and a dpad shell is my #1 choice.

[@Andre_PKGT]

Honestly I was hopping for some more of Out Of Context Briar.. BTW any opinion on the switch online exclusive controls.. are good, are bad??

[@liamsmith1371]

Why why you flip 😭

[@devan_7.]

i like your beard

[@takeoverjupiter]

Nexigo controller

[@christophervieth1618]

I know it's not a controller but the Satysfy grip with joy con's is incredible comfortable. You still have the button dpad and the smaller analog sticks to deal with but it is much improved. Also, the grip that I ordered came with analog stick grip covers that improve functionality. Just worth mentioning I thought. I've used Split Pad Pro and it good minus all of the features missing but now I am onto the Binbok and am loving them. Dpad hasn't been a huge issue yet.

[@0custo0]

Please, don't mirror the image when you are on it

[@mannyblight6140]

I have the done just got and I’m absolutely in love with and really don’t feel like it’s heavy at all but they did updates from before