![]() In addition to the back buttons, these 8BitDo controllers have other customizable features that are useful for Tears of the Kingdom (and other Switch games). There's a gap in price, too: the Ultimate comes with a charging dock and costs $70, while the Pro 2 is standalone and goes for $50. Also, the Ultimate's sticks use Hall Effect sensors, which prevents stick drift. The Ultimate retains the offset joysticks of Nintendo's Pro controller, while the Pro 2 has aligned, PlayStation-style sticks. The main difference between the Ultimate and Pro 2 is the layout. Both of these controllers have a pair of low-profile, conveniently located buttons that are built into the back of the controller, which makes them feel more natural than most controllers with back buttons. ![]() 8BitDo is one of the best third-party controller manufacturers for Switch thanks to its high-performing and affordable controllers. Hori is releasing a Tears of the Kingdom-themed edition of the Split Pad Pro, but unfortunately it won't be available until August 31-you can preorder it now.įor docked mode, the best Switch Pro controller alternative is a tie between 8BitDo Ultimate and 8BitDo Pro 2. The Split Pad series does not have rumble, NFC support for Amiibo, or gyro controls. I prefer mapping Link's ability wheel to the left back button. You'll probably want to use the right button for a face button and the left side for something else. ![]() What this means is that you can't map two face buttons to the paddles. The only downside to the Split Pad controllers with Tears of the Kingdom is that the back buttons only work with buttons on the side they are located on. The Split Pad Compact has great ergonomics thanks to its contoured design. It has the same features as its older sibling, just in a smaller form factor (with smaller buttons, triggers, and sticks). If you have smaller hands or simply don't like the bulk of the Split Pad Pro, consider the Split Pad Compact. The back buttons are conveniently located and feel solid. It has larger sticks, buttons, triggers, and yes, a pair of remappable back buttons. The Split Pad Pro adds much needed ergonomic support to the Switch, giving it traditional handles that make the Switch far more comfortable to hold. ![]() Hori's Split Pad line has been the most popular Joy-Con alternative for handheld mode for years. And if you want some new Zelda products to celebrate your love of Tears of the Kingdom, check out our roundup of The Legend of Zelda merchandise. Other features such as rumble and motion controls vary by controller.įor more on Tears of the Kingdom, check out our guides hub for tips, tricks, and walkthroughs. It's worth noting that you won't be able to scan Amiibo when using any of these controllers. In addition to controllers designed for Switch, you'll see that there are some excellent out-of-the-box options that work very well despite not technically being Switch controllers. I have personally tested all of the controllers listed below (as well as many others), and I've included options for handheld and docked modes. Thankfully, there are a handful of Nintendo Switch controllers that can markedly improve your experience playing Tears of the Kingdom by reducing how often you have to move your thumbs. Over time, the demanding controls can become genuinely uncomfortable, especially if you play for long stretches-a very easy thing to do with Tears of the Kingdom. Not to mention the frequency of pressing the A button to pick up the many, many resources and gear scattered across Hyrule. You have to take your thumbs off of the sticks often to cycle through weapons, jump, swim, and even just to run. If you're anything like me, you've probably pressed the wrong button a lot while playing-there are lots of inputs, after all! Even if you always hit the right button, the controls can still be annoying. For convenience and comfort, Tears of the Kingdom is best played with a controller equipped with remappable back buttons. ![]() Most people are probably playing with the Switch Pro controller or Joy-Con controllers, but neither of Nintendo's first-party controllers offer the most ideal way to play Tears of the Kingdom. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a fantastic game whether you're playing on your TV or in handheld mode. See Elite Series 2 at Amazon See 8BitDo Wireless Adapter at Amazon See Elite Series 2 Core at Amazon ![]()
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