The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is my go-to for lengthy bouts of Zelda or Splatoon. It’s solid and comfortable, and among the best traditional controllers I’ve ever used. It’s also $70, so I’m definitely not buying more than one. Same goes for the Joy-Con controllers, which will run you $80 for a pair. On a device like the Switch, where some of the best experiences are local multiplayer games like Mario Kart and Arms, I need another, cheaper solution for when people come over to play. For me, the answer looks a lot like an NES gamepad.
The NES30 Pro and FC30 Pro are aftermarket controllers from 8bitdo, a company that specializes in these kinds of retro-style pads. (The two are functionally identical, the only difference is...
