The controller grip gets the job done at a decent savings. This grip is an officially licensed Nintendo accessory manufactured by a third party. Nothing at all wrong with this, I've been buying third party accessories since the original NES launched. The grip tracks that the Joy-Cons slide into are plastic, not a metal track like the one sold by Nintendo. I am giving this a 4 star review because the grip serves its purpose however, there is one flaw. I feel there is a bit of a flaw with the design tolerance with left Joy-Con track. The left track is a snug fit (after a few days of removing/inserting it is loosening up) and takes a bit of effort to insert and remove the left Joy-Con. The right slides right in and out with very little effort while still keeping the controller locked in place. I like this much better than the Nintendo version. Is the tight fit worth returning or not buying? No, I'd buy another if I needed another grip because the grip still works and it saved me a few dollars.
This grip is a little larger and fits better in adult hands. It's more ergonomic than the original and fits a little more comfortably. Kids shouldn't have an issue with it either since it's smaller than most other controllers. Will buy again if I purchase another set of joy-cons, but it's unlikely at $80 a pop.
PowerA’s Joy-Con grip is different from Nintendo’s pack-in grip that comes with the Switch. Some features are better, some worse, some just different.
The price is great - I got mine for under $7.
It’s got rubberized, larger palm swell grips.
The space between the joy-cons is wider, and does not have the Switch logo.
The joy-con rails are plastic and not metal.
The trigger area is shaped differently, giving you an additional finger-rest area below the Z triggers.
The bottom of the grip, where your fingers rest, is boxier than Nintendo's.
It’s heavier than Nintendo’s.
I personally prefer the Nintendo one, because of both the metal rails and because I’m used to the feel of it. For the price, though, this is a good value.
Not a bad product, but a little cheap. I wouldn't have minded paying a few dollars more for the original, but it seems they do not sell it anymore, anywhere.
Differences from the one that came with the switch (do they now include this one in the newer switches?)
-Plastic rail vs metal
-Left Joycon sticks a bit, harder to get on and off
-Due to design it is harder to press the release buttons on joycons once placed on grip
-The back grip is rough instead of smooth (this is actually a plus for me, and seems to be the only pro versus original)
Considering the price and that is has yet to fail, I don't think it warrants less than 4 stars. I'll update the review if it breaks or causes damage to the joycons.
I like the way the grip feels more than the Nintendo brand ones. For whatever reason the left you joycon has trouble sliding in, but not really a big deal. The rails are plastic instead of metal, but that doesn't seem to be much of an issue.
Feature Product
- Lightweight, ergonomic design for comfortable gameplay anywhere
- Double-injected rubber grips for added comfort
- Easy slide-in design secures each Joy-Con
- Visible player indicator lights;Protective Qualities: Shock-resistant
- Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch
Description
How to setup: Align the left Joy-Con controllers with the left rail of the Joy-Con Comfort Grip making sure the Minus symbol is at the top. Slide the Joy-Con controller all the way down until you see the player indicator light turn on. Repeat for the right Joy-Con controller.
Great affordable alternative to have a traditional type controller instead of paying $70 for a pro controller. Assuming you have a set of joy-cons already. It feels good and the looks cool. My only complaint is the red is a different shade than the Mario Odyssey red joy-cons. I would expect it to be the same.
Purchased two of these once I had several Joy Cons for the family, and wanted the option of additional Joy Grips that weren't pricey. These work very well for the $10.
They're the same basic shell that the original Grip that comes with the console is, but I actually like these better. The handgrips themselves feel more ergonomic, and they're curved more naturally to fit players' hands. I actually took photos comparing the original to this product, which is pictured on the left in both photos.
Getting the controllers in one of the grips was a little tighter the first few times, and there was a moment where I was nervous that it would break, but once it found the track, it was fine, and it came back out easily, so it may have just been stiff since it was brand new.
The green player number lights work fine, synced easily, no issues at all with that. The materials also feel very sturdy, and I haven't had to worry about them feeling flimsy or breakable. My eight year old even dropped one on concrete and it did just fine, even with the controllers place, so plus there for durability.
Overall, quite happy with these. They're a great value for the price.
Update - After using the switch for 3 months I have determined that this larger-than-stock grip does make a significant difference for my larger hands. While the kids seem to do fine with either, I always use this over the included grip. I find my hands fatigue much slower using this one. Worth the low price tag for adult hands.
This grip is slightly wider and and the holds slightly larger than the one included with the Switch. I find myself using this while playing Zelda over the standard grip. Not a huge difference but enough to recommend it.
I was excited because of all the good reviews for this but the unit I received shouldn't have gotten past QA. The left joycon requires serious force to slide in and out of the grip and I'm afraid it's going to break my left joycon one day.
edit: editing this because I got a replacement and there's no problem with the joycons sliding in and out for this one. 4/5 stars only because the edges of the back of the unit get in the way of your index fingers when you use it and it's kind of annoying. I like the stock one better but this one is decent too
IF you have big or even average sized American male (or female) hands, this item may be of interest to you. I found the official Nintendo Joy-Con grip felt a bit small in my hands, and after a few hours of gaming, would leave my hands starting to hurt due to the awkwardly small grip. These on the other hand are a fantastic fit. They aren't huge, but they are a much more comfortable grip than the original Nintendo grip.
My only gripe with them is minor quality control issues. I have two of these grips. The red grip fits the Joy-Cons into it like they were always meant to be there. The black grip, while feeling great while using is a bit more awkward. I feel like with the left side Joy-Con I have to use a slight bit of force to dock it. It's nothing crazy, but just enough to be an annoyance. Also these, probably to keep the cost down, decided to go with plastic rails vs metal rails for the Joy-Cons to dock into. They work just fine, but it definitely doesn't feel quite the same as docking your Joy-Cons into the official Nintendo grip.
All that being said, if you find your hands cramping after a few hours of gaming, awkwardly holding the Nintendo grip, these are well worth your money for a much more comfortable gaming experience.
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