Nintendo’s handheld may be reaching its twilight, but with the latest controllers and other add-ons it’s still got plenty to give
GULIKIT KINGKONG 2 PRO
Switch owners know all too well the frustration of drift, where the controller sticks begin to take on a life of their own even when you haven’t got your thumbs on them. It’s an issue that has plagued Nintendo’s console pretty much from the beginning; and while most reports concern the Joy-Con, its Pro Controller can also be afflicted.
GuliKit sets out to eradicate this problem once and for all with its KingKong 2 Pro, priced just a bit higher but made with premium care. It’s the first controller of its kind to use Hall-effect joysticks, employing permanent magnets to avoid the wear and tear you get with traditional materials, thus making stick drift a thing of the past.
That fact alone makes this a brilliant alternative to the official Pro Controller. It may have a more minimalist aesthetic, either all black or all white, but it also comes with a lovely matt finish and textured grips. At times you might be fooled into thinking you’re holding an Xbox controller (despite the face buttons being arranged in the usual Nintendo way, with A on the right).
Of course, this is primarily a Switch controller – and so you can also expect the standard features, including rumble, an NFC touchpoint for scanning Amiibo, and gyro motion controls that are great for aiming in games like Splatoon 3 or Tears of the Kingdom. Better yet, all buttons and sensitivity can be customised to your preferences, all via the controller itself.
Another nice addition is that it comes in a plastic case – a basic one compared to what you’d get with elite-level controllers, but that makes the KingKong 2 Pro the easy choice for packing on holiday. We just wish GuliKit would come up with some cooler licensed designs…
Price £68 / go.stuff.tv/2Pro
Key specs:
● Bluetooth, USB-C ● 25hr battery ● 223g
STUFF SAYS
Your new drift-free go-to premium Switch controller ★★★★★
£65 / store.nintendo.uk
The Pro Controller is a trusty companion for carrying you through lengthy hours of gaming with its 40hr battery life, complete with HD rumble, gyro aiming and Amiibo support. But it’s hard to own only one when Nintendo keeps making special editions. Stuff says ★★★★★
£45 / 8bitdo.com
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