Given how monumentally attrocious the joycons are, I'd decided never to trust Nintendo again with controllers. Too thin, poorly laid out and needing to be replaced every 5 minutes due to drift. With that in mind I did a LOT of research and settled in on this. The body is a nice hard plastic, the unit is fairly light, but once the Switch is in it is significantly heavier. The unit is also much thicker (maybe 3x) but this does mean it fits more naturally in the hand and has better ergonomics. The sticks come with 2 rounded yellow caps and 2 inverted grey ones that are easy to switch. The sticks are much higher which means more control and more travel. The D-Pad is perfectly fine. There's no obnoxious LEDs to distract the eyes, aside from the home button which does light up to indicate the unit is attached and under power. The action buttons are fine, but they do have a bit of verticle travel, so maybe those who like fighting games might find an issue with that. On the back there's 4 clicky pads that you can program to copy any button, this means you could replace the D-Pad or your action buttons and you can play a 3rd person shooter without having to take your thumb off the right stick to jump or fling a grenede. The best part is the shoulder buttons, the left and right triggers are not clicky. They each have travel which means that you can apply graded pressure. My starts in New Star GP have gotten significantly better thanks to this. My pack came with a nice hard shell zipped carry case that also has a shoulder strap. You get your spare stick caps and also a nice high quality charging cable. Speaking of charging, it does just fine using the input socket. I've not used the output socket, but I've seen no complaints about that. The big con, which others have mentioned, is vibration. It's fairly loud, but it's also very weak. So you more hear it than feel it. It's not really an issue for me, but I can see how it might annoy people I am using the original model Switch which slips into the unit nicely and I've noticed no scratches on the back (not that I'd honest care, unless it was slicing deep gouges into it). Taking the Switch out is a bit of a pain though. You have to push up the release tab on the back then firmly apply sliding pressure to the Switch to get it to move out. I only ever play handheld, so that shouldn't be an issue for me (foreshadowing). Setting it up honestly doesn't take much, just remove the joycons, use the touch screen to go to options>controls>enable wired pro controller and then slide your Switch into the unit. Now the concerning. If you've read other reviews or done any research you'll know this thing has the potential to lose connection and the CRKD are not really willing to take any blame, even though they will freely have the unit shipped to them for inspection. I have experienced this already. I played an hour and a half of Stardew, went away for 45 minutes and when I came back to wake up the console the controller had ceased functioning. I tried a few troubleshooting steps I'd already learned about and it still wouldn't work. In the end, I turned off the Switch, removed it from the controller, turned it on, turned off pro controller, turned on pro controller and then slid it back in to the dock. This did the trick, but now I am not sure if I can trust the Sleep function which means I always have to turn my console off and can't just hop back in to whatever I'm playing. If this is the only issue, I'm fine with it. It's inconvenient, but it's better than literally fighting with my controller due to drift. Read more

Loved it. Felt comfortable and looks amazing. Kinda wished I got the newer model but I’m not complaining. Read more

Excelente producto, acorde a lo esperado y lo que se ofrece. Me habría gustado más el color morado temático de Gamecube, pero espero adquirir ese la próxima vez Read more

Completely useless product, my son got the nitro deck from Santa and it did work for Christmas day but the next day it kept losing the connection for no reason. I tried everything but it will work for a few minutes but loss connection all the time so it's completely useless. Terrible product,very disappointed for my son .. Read more

If you’re looking for a more comfortable and functional way to play your Nintendo Switch, the CRKD Nitro Deck is a solid choice. It’s way more comfortable than the regular Joy-Cons, offering a much better ergonomic grip for those longer gaming sessions, making it a noticeable upgrade for anyone who plays for extended periods. However, with that added comfort comes a bit of extra thickness. Depending on your hand size, this added bulk can be a positive or negative. While users with larger hands might find the grip more natural, others, particularly those with smaller hands, might feel the extra size makes the controller less portable and a bit clunky. Personally, I still find it comfortable, but it's something to keep in mind if you have smaller hands. That said, even with the added bulk, the ergonomics are still far from perfect. One major downside I encountered was the joysticks, which tend to grind against the frame at certain angles. It’s uncomfortable, and to fix the issue, I had to buy a $15 “joystick protector”—something that really shouldn’t have been necessary with a controller at this price point. Additionally, the joysticks themselves feel a bit slippery. Another minor issue is the kickstand. While it’s nice and sturdy, it’s on the shorter side, limiting how upright you can position the Switch in tabletop mode. This can be an issue if you prefer a steeper viewing angle when playing in handheld mode. One area where the Nitro Deck could use improvement is in the vibration motor. Out of the box, the vibration feels mediocre at best. However, after turning the vibration strength up to the max setting using the software controls, the experience improves and the vibration feels just okay. While it’s better, it still doesn’t feel as immersive as it could, which is a little disappointing considering the overall premium feel of the controller. The “No Deadzone” mode is an interesting feature, but it only works on select titles, depending on whether the game allows zero deadzone functionality. For compatible games, it can provide a more precise feel, but it’s not a universal solution. The extra back buttons are a great feature. They’re situated a little lower than I would prefer, though, which can be a bit awkward as your natural grip point tends to rest on them, leading to accidental presses in tense situations. If they were placed a little higher, they would be more deliberate and comfortable to use without constantly resting on them when not in use. Another standout feature is the gyro controls. They’re significantly better than the standard Joy-Cons, offering more accurate and responsive motion controls, which makes a noticeable difference, especially in games that rely on gyro functionality. The software is another area where the Nitro Deck shines. It allows you to adjust the trigger actuation points, giving you a more precise feel, and it also offers turbo mode, which you can map to any button. This is perfect for games that require button mashing, and it's a level of customization that the standard Joy-Cons don’t offer. Overall, despite its flaws, the CRKD Nitro Deck is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to elevate their Switch gameplay experience. While there are some issues that could use improvement, the comfort, customization options, and enhanced controls make it a solid upgrade over the regular Joy-Cons. Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Read more

One of the best purchases of 2024. I originally bought it because I was looking for a case that was thicker than the switch due to how much it hurt my hands to hold such a thin console, my husband then told me about this because he'd bought one of their controllers. It is so perfect. The thickness and the contours of it make it so comfortable to hold, plus it has extra buttons on the back. My switch fit perfectly, and now I have the OLED that one also fits as it's for both models which I think is incredible that you don't need to buy different models for different Nintendos. The pastel colour makes me so happy as I personally prefer anything pastel. I love that I can still use it when my switch needs charging too and I don't need to remove it. The buttons feel great. The stand on the back is amazing, it actually stands the switch up to face you but has a huge range of angles. Also the case that it comes with is so super sturdy and comes with some wires and extra thumb sticks so you can change them, it also has a little section where you can add game cartridges. Overall, I can't recommend this enough and anyone with a switch or a switch OLED. Get this! Read more

Bought this one to replace my baby blue retro Nitro Deck. I am in LOVE with it, it reminds me of the crystal orange Gameboy Advance I had as a child. Super Nostalgia hit, very sturdy. My baby blue one had a TINY bit of wiggle in the switch because one of my joycon bars is bent, this one does not. It’s absolutely PERFECT. I also didn’t realize while I was using the baby blue NitroDeck that my eyes were getting tired of looking at the bright plastic. I find the orange less harsh on my eyes, and it looks super well made, where the baby blue always kind of looked like an after market product. Just slide in your screen, wait for the super satisfying click, and GO!! Love the programmable/turbo buttons, and the battery passthrough charging is on POINTE!! Also I have pretty bad carpel tunnel, and this case is SO comfortable. Read more

I bought this product for my Mario red Nintendo Switch oled console!, there are reviews that say this doesn’t work with some switch oled consoles but it works fine with mine!. When you put your switch into this it will recognise it but it won’t work until you go to the settings & turn on pro controller wired communication, so do this first before you put your switch into the nitro deck go to system settings, controllers & sensors then scroll down to pro controller wired communication & turn it on then put your switch into the nitro deck & it will work. As for people saying the buttons are noisy & loud well I don’t think they are not compared to the kk slider wireless controller the buttons on that are loud!, the nitro deck looks good, feels good to hold, the triggers are so much better on this 1 so smooth it’s comfortable to use too works well & you can charge your switch while playing as it has 2 usb c ports on the back at the top. The carry case it comes with is great quality & perfect for storing the nitro deck to keep it safe & suitable for use when travelling too, you do need to use the case that came with the nitro deck though as it doesn’t fit in any other case but it has a detachable shoulder strap you can use or a carry handle, it even comes with a spare set of stick tops so you can swap them or you can buy a new set to change them if you want to. People said the battery isn’t good but this uses the battery on your switch to power it & so far I’ve found the battery doesn’t run out as fast as people are saying, it comes with a usb c cable to charge it which you can use with a power bank if you’re travelling, the best power bank to use is the anker power bank for Nintendo Switch I have this power bank & it’s great perfect for charging your switch while travelling. The carry case has storage for 8 games & a pouch in the top to store the cleaning cloth that comes with it & the usb c cable fits in there too!. The nitro deck has 5 air vents either side on the back so it doesn’t overheat & it does have a stand too on the back, the stand is nice & sturdy & you can actually use it. I think this nitro deck is well worth the money but if you buy it & don’t like it you can always send it back, I’ve used it for hours & never had any issues with my wrists or hands & it’s not too heavy either for me it’s perfect. It comes in different colours too I went for the crystal pink colour & I love it, it does come with silicone covers for the stick tops or you can buy your own but the Nintendo Switch stick covers do NOT fit the nitro deck you need to buy either the ones for the nitro deck or xbox or ps5 thumb stick covers if you don’t like the ones it comes with. Read more

overall this controller is almost perfect with a sturdy case but the the only downside on this controller is the rumble is really trash and loud the reviews are true. Read more