If, Iike me, you use your Nintendo Switch almost exclusively in handheld mode, you most likely came across the same issue: crampy hands and fingers during long playthroughs. Or you simply wish to have a more comfortable experience while holding the Joy-Cons, without having to detach them and connect them to a Joy-Con Grip. For these needs, Satisfye came up with a solution: the SwitchGrip Pro add-on. Honestly, I wasn’t really sold on the idea to use an add-on grip that will increase the bulk and weight to a portable experience.

Sure, the Satisfye SwitchGrip Pro does add some bulk and weight, comparable to an add-on battery pack, but the comfort it offers is worth to compromise on those aspects. The feeling is somewhat akin to a PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grip, if you’ve ever used one. If not, just know that it feels way better than the official Joy-Con Grip. The rubberised back of the SwitchGrip Pro handle really do make for a more enjoyable handheld experience and it’s not just the physical feeling that aids towards this.

Indeed, much attention has been given to the SwitchGrip Pro, which is actually an upgraded version of the company’s previous solution. This Pro version is slimmer and also features a no-touch design with its “float technology”. What this means is that there are some rubber protrusions on the SwitchGrip Pro’s inside. While these add some friction, delaying the insertion and removal of the Switch by a few seconds, they are very welcome additions.

For one, they prevent wear and tear of your console as it does not make any physical contact with the grip’s chassis itself (except for the bottom part which lacks any of those rubber protrusions, and I wish they were present there as well). Another feature that this float technology provides is preventing the Switch from overheating. Thanks to the console “hovering” in the grip, it allows a layer of air to constantly flow through. The add-on was also designed so as not to obstruct the built-in fans. Sure enough, I have not felt my Switch overheating while using the Satisfye SwitchGrip Pro.

It also goes without saying that these rubber protrusions hold the Switch in place, securing it within the grip with no means of falling. The only way to remove the console is with a physical push from the bottom.

If you’re concerned about tabletop mode, then worry not! Even if this peripheral blocks the Switch’s kickstand, the console stands stably on a flat surface while in the SwitchGrip Pro itself. You can then pair it with a Bluetooth controller to enjoy your game. If you pay close attention, you might notice that the SwitchGrip Pro’s right handle is at an angle, much different to the left one. This was made on purpose so that your right thumb can reach the right thumbstick easier and more naturally thanks to this angle.

Speaking of thumbstick, there are two thumb pads included in the package. These rubber additions provide additional grip to the sticks and are quite comfortable to use during gameplay and don’t obstruct the sticks’ motion. I’ve left them on since I tried them and have no reason to complain. Another thing to consider with the SwitchGrip Pro is the obvious bulk it adds to the Switch. To carry the console and peripheral around, I would highly recommend getting the SwitchGrip Pro Slim Bundle which is priced at $45 and comes with the SwitchGrip Pro, two thumb pads, and a hard carry case. The latter is sturdy, specifically designed for this add-on and also can hold up to ten game cartridges. There’s also a nice handle on top and some loops to attach a longer over-the-shoulder strap (not included), should you need to add one. Otherwise you can still grab the SwitchGrip Pro alone for $26.00, which is a very affordable price for the comfort and design that this product offers.