

The Pro Controller is compatible with pretty much every Nintendo Switch game, not counting the handful of games that require Joy-Cons exclusively, so you'll be able to play pretty much any game available on the Switch. In addition to using your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller in docked mode, you can also use it while the Switch is in Tabletop Mode. While I'm not one of those people, games like Splatoon 2, Overwatch, and Doom make a good argument for gyro controls. Some would say that gyro, when done right, rivals that of keyboard and mouse. In order to scan your amiibo into amiibo-compatible games, simply tap the right stick with your figure, and viola! Motion controls are also built-in and you can enable gyro controls for some extra precision in certain games.

The Switch controller also comes with an amiibo sensor, built right into the controller. I bought this controller in 2018, and it's still my go to controller whenever I play on my Switch. You can also connect your controller to your PC via USB or wirelessly via Bluetooth as well as your Switch Lite. It also comes with a USB-A to USB-C cable that can be plugged into a USB port on the Switch's dock or any other USB port. The controller boasts almost 40 hours of battery life, and that's still true for my controller. The controller is still going strong and hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear and has not fallen victim to Joy-Con drift. Joy-Con vs Pro Controller (Image credit: iMore)
