Misc Good Joycon alternatives?

Kyokoneko · Aug 21, 2024

I have a V1 Switch that I plan on repairing. I'm also giving the old pair of Joycons to one of my brothers, and one reason why is that I want a better pair of Joycons.

I've been thinking of aiming towards getting either the NYXI Hyperion controllers or their Pro model counterparts, but I had a feeling that there might be some other controllers out there that might be better picks.

So here I am, asking people on a gaming forum for Joycon alternative recommendations.

My requirements are:

1. They must work in the same way as original Joycons. (Being usable in both TV and Handheld mode.)

2. They have to be the same price as official Joycons ($80) or lower.

3. They should be at least somewhat more comfortable than the original ones.

Although not required, I do want these controllers to have:

1. Gyro, like the originals.

2. Wireless connectivity, like the originals.

3. Extra features not seen on the originals, like: Turbo, Paddles, and/or Lights.

I'm not sure if this belongs here or not since it's a non-hacking question, but it is a Switch related question so I think it might be safe to ask.

Thanks in advance!

isoboy · Aug 21, 2024

Tell the truth now - don't lie: Are you giving a pair of DRIFTING joycons to your brothers?

jkyoho · Aug 21, 2024

8BITDO usb adapter 9+ PS5 controller

HawaiianInTown · Aug 21, 2024

AKNES Gulikit KK3 Max is a great controller when playing docked (not considered joy-cons) but Mobapad M6HD is my current daily joy-cons, they're so awesome I'm looking into getting a joy-con adapter to use them with my Android!

RedColoredStars · Aug 21, 2024

jkyoho said:
8BITDO usb adapter 9+ PS5 controller

Absolutely no for me on that one. PS5 sticks get drifting bad enough just from using with the PS5. Using it for two consoles is bound to cause it to happen much sooner.

jkyoho · Aug 21, 2024

RedColoredStars said:
Absolutely no for me on that one. PS5 sticks get drifting bad enough just from using with the PS5. Using it for two consoles is bound to cause it to happen much sooner.

Not a big deal when hall effect sensor easily turns this shortcoming around and make PS5 controller best value and control across all platform IMO

blob69 · Aug 21, 2024

Mobapad M6HD, now there is a black version

RedColoredStars · Aug 21, 2024

jkyoho said:
Not a big deal when hall effect sensor easily turns this shortcoming around and make PS5 controller best value and control across all platform IMO

"Easily" is quite subjective (and yes, I did see the IMO part

) They aren't just pretty much drop them in and away you go like with Joycons. DualSense requires soldering skills which not everyone has.

AkiraKurusu · Aug 21, 2024

I personally use a DualSense controller to play on PC, and I haven't noticed any drifting issues. Damn good controller, that.

Kyokoneko · Aug 22, 2024

isoboy said:
Tell the truth now - don't lie: Are you giving a pair of DRIFTING joycons to your brothers?

No, I am not. I used them before and to this day, they have never gotten stick drift.

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blob69 said:
Mobapad M6HD, now there is a black version

View attachment 453896

They look sick, I'll consider.

RedColoredStars · Aug 22, 2024

AkiraKurusu said:
I personally use a DualSense controller to play on PC, and I haven't noticed any drifting issues. Damn good controller, that.

Haven't noticed it... yet.

It's a well known and widespread problem. I believe the time frame in which it happens is also dependent on what types of games a person plays. Mine started after roughly a year of first use and after having playing several hours of Hades.

Kyokoneko · Aug 22, 2024

HawaiianInTown said:
AKNES Gulikit KK3 Max is a great controller when playing docked (not considered joy-cons) but Mobapad M6HD is my current daily joy-cons, they're so awesome I'm looking into getting a joy-con adapter to use them with my Android!
View attachment 453881

I'll consider. They look almost exactly like the Mobapad M6HD, though. What's the price?

Fyrus · Aug 22, 2024

https://nyxigame.com/products/nyxi-...5wzRoHlETfOVfDX90fNz7XwsHcKGPKNKN_z9v3nFeqda3

The Real Jdbye · Aug 22, 2024

Kyokoneko said:
I have a V1 Switch that I plan on repairing. I'm also giving the old pair of Joycons to one of my brothers, and one reason why is that I want a better pair of Joycons.

I've been thinking of aiming towards getting either the NYXI Hyperion controllers or their Pro model counterparts, but I had a feeling that there might be some other controllers out there that might be better picks.

So here I am, asking people on a gaming forum for Joycon alternative recommendations.

My requirements are:

1. They must work in the same way as original Joycons. (Being usable in both TV and Handheld mode.)

2. They have to be the same price as official Joycons ($80) or lower.

3. They should be at least somewhat more comfortable than the original ones.

Although not required, I do want these controllers to have:

1. Gyro, like the originals.

2. Wireless connectivity, like the originals.

3. Extra features not seen on the originals, like: Turbo, Paddles, and/or Lights.

I'm not sure if this belongs here or not since it's a non-hacking question, but it is a Switch related question so I think it might be safe to ask.

Thanks in advance!

Get a decent grip like the Skull & Co GripCase. All the 3rd party Joycons are missing features like NFC and HD Rumble, often missing wireless, worse battery life, etc. A grip goes a long way and you can get a custom shell with D-pad for the left JoyCon and hall effect sticks and that would be the ultimate setup IMO.

AkiraKurusu · Aug 22, 2024

RedColoredStars said:
Haven't noticed it... yet. It's a well known and widespread problem. I believe the time frame in which it happens is also dependent on what types of games a person plays. Mine started after roughly a year of first use and after having playing several hours of Hades.

Batman Arkham Knight, SMT3 Nocturne HD, the Ratchet & Clank trilogy (PCSX2), and others. Nothing too stick-strenuous like Hades likely would be.

Kyokoneko · Aug 22, 2024

Fyrus said:
https://nyxigame.com/products/nyxi-...5wzRoHlETfOVfDX90fNz7XwsHcKGPKNKN_z9v3nFeqda3

I've heard of the Nyxi Wizard. I'm considering them, thanks.

emcintosh · Aug 22, 2024

The Real Jdbye said:
Get a decent grip like the Skull & Co GripCase. All the 3rd party Joycons are missing features like NFC and HD Rumble, often missing wireless, worse battery life, etc. A grip goes a long way and you can get a custom shell with D-pad for the left JoyCon and hall effect sticks and that would be the ultimate setup IMO.

Mobapad M6HD has NFC and HD rumble (same Alps modules as OG joycon), wireless, d-pad, Hall Effect sticks. It's only missing the IR camera and Home button LED. And they may be over the OP's budget. The cheaper M6S has cheaper buttons and eccentric-weight rumble instead of HD, but still has NFC and Hall Effect sticks. My M6HDs have replaced my previous Binbok fatjoycon.
I only use my original joycon for Ring Fit (for the IR camera and compactness in the leg strap and attached to the ringcon) and Skyward Sword (swapped over so I use my left hand for motion control [why isn't this an option in the game or system? Okami has it.], with buttons remapped. In this niche case the fatter shape is LESS ergonomic).

The Real Jdbye · Aug 22, 2024

emcintosh said:
Mobapad M6HD has NFC and HD rumble (same Alps modules as OG joycon), wireless, d-pad, Hall Effect sticks. It's only missing the IR camera and Home button LED. And they may be over the OP's budget. The cheaper M6S has cheaper buttons and eccentric-weight rumble instead of HD, but still has NFC and Hall Effect sticks. My M6HDs have replaced my previous Binbok fatjoycon.
I only use my original joycon for Ring Fit (for the IR camera and compactness in the leg strap and attached to the ringcon) and Skyward Sword (swapped over so I use my left hand for motion control [why isn't this an option in the game or system? Okami has it.], with buttons remapped. In this niche case the fatter shape is LESS ergonomic).

I'll admit, that actually looks good.
Shame about the IR camera, Wario Ware uses it.

worm28 · Aug 23, 2024

I have two pairs of original joycons with the hall effect joysticks no drift i highly recommend buying used joycons with drift issues they are cheap and replacing the joysticks with the hall effect ones my joycons are now one of the best controllers i have owned.

CMDreamer · Sep 2, 2024

My personal recommendation are the Nyxi Wizard series and/or the Nyxi Warrior series, they resemble the NGC gamepads (the best gamepad design in decades imho) and are very comfortable to use.

They're a little big if comparing them with the joycons, but they offer almost the same characteristics except for the NFC reading. The Warrior series also have HD Rumble which only a few third party controllers have, they can be used on Switch, NGC, Wii and Windows, while the Wizard can only be used on Switch only.

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