The feel of using the Pro controller is just so much better than using the Joycons. If i'm ever playing solo on the Switch docked I will always go for the Pro controller.

Llove the Pro. I have 2. Xenoblade and regular. No issues at all.

The thing I like the most from the Pro controller are the chunky buttons.

The thing I dislike the most from the Pro controller is the D-pad.

I bought a Breath of the Wild Hori controller ages ago when it was on sale. Matches all the other rubbish which is Zelda themed that I have. (Carry bag, carry case, headphones and earphones, game cart carry case, LED dock etc'.)


Does the job. No drift yet. Was like $49 AUD down from $79 AUD.
Regular Pro controller is $99 AUD, so half the price when on sale.

No rumble or built in battery, which I am happy with.
Stays at home when I travel though, I tend to prefer it over the joycons, plus keeps the wear and tear of the joycons down.

The battery life is fantastic. The controller is more comfortable than the JoyCons. Go for it.

My 2 cents. The main down side for me for the joycons is the lack of a proper d-pad. 2D games are...less than stellar...on the joycons. So for me, the main reason to get a controller is for better handling in games that benefit from a dpad. Is that controller the pro controller? I dunno. It's awful expensive. I'm a fan of the 8bitdo SN30 Pro and Pro+. Those controllers are native to the Switch (and PC, and Android), and they have glorious dpads.

If you don't play a lot of dpad centric games, I honestly don't see much of a need for a new controller. Unless you really find joycons uncomfortable. If joycon drift is an issue for you (it's never been for me), then yeah, I guess a new controller should also help that. But definitely look into 8bitdo's line of controllers first. They're a bit cheaper, but not lacking in quality.

I haven't used my joycons in 3 years since I got the pro controller. The battery life is incredible, and it works wonderful for most games...a little awkward on Mario Galaxy.

I play docked 99% and it's pro controller all the way. But even in the train, I prefer my pro controller. 

Personally, I never felt the need for one.

I play 100% in docked mode, and the Joycons work just fine for me; I like the option to have them split and sit with my hands further apart for relaxed gaming, or use the grip for something like Doom 2016.