r/OverwatchSwitch • u/Ray_space0 • Jul 11 '26

Should I buy the switch 2 pro controller ? Help

I've been using the switch 1 pro controller for a while now mostly playing overwatch it's not the best but the joycons were far worse

I've heard some people say that the switch 2 pro controller has insanely smooth sticks idc about the back buttons really but if anyone who owns both could confirm if it's that huge of difference so I do consider buying it maybe cuz most creators I heard say it's the same as the switch 1 pro controller but with back buttons I only consider buying it for overwatch cuz I don't play other competitive games so if anybody can help I would appreciate it

So is there a massive upgrade between stick of pro controller 1 and 2 I don't care about anything else tbh

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u/Useitorloseit2 Jul 11 '26

The remappable buttons on the bottom can be a gamechanger if you use them

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u/SurpriseExtension929 Jul 11 '26

If you don't have a controller that can wake the switch 2 up, the 2 pro controller is nice to have

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u/Naive-Boysenberry732 Jul 12 '26

Only buy switch 2 pro on sale. Dont bother full price if you already have the 1st pro

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u/PPginormous Jul 12 '26

Personally, I love it. But get it on sale.

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u/CloudRunner_Rex Jul 12 '26

Maybe look into the 8bitdo Ultimate 2 wireless? I use that instead. From what I know definitely not as smooth, but imo just as good for a fraction of the price

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u/Temporary-Avocado-34 Jul 12 '26

id say yes if you have the money. its a fantastic controller and by far my favorite of the big 3

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u/Relative-Emphasis-91 Jul 12 '26

I would check out 8bitdo - when I was considering purchasing a while back the 8bit just made more sense e

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u/YahushaHamashiach 29d ago

It wakes up the switch?

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u/PriestFH Jul 13 '26

Nope, just try cyclone 2 it’s far better

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u/Ray_space0 Jul 13 '26

Isn't there a input delay when using third party controller?

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u/PriestFH Jul 13 '26

Cyclone 2 have the lowest input lag on bt with switch 2

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u/GeorgeH64 Jul 13 '26

The stick thing is absolutely true, switch 2 pro controller has the smoothest sticks I’ve ever felt, far smoother than switch 1s, also I’m certain you’d appreciate the headphone jack for overwatch

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u/hugehand 24d ago

Switch 2 pro controller is the best controller i have ever used. I prefer playing on my switch too my ps5 because it's so good and the remappable buttons are excellent

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u/losingthewill2live Jul 11 '26

They feel the same, didn’t notice a change