![]() As I mentioned previously, my Logitech gamepad hasn’t really been fulfilling all my wishes when it comes to comfort and control. I was definitely looking forward to testing out this controller on my PC. I particularly enjoyed being able to customize the LED light intensity for gaming in the dark and was able to adjust the intensity of the vibrating feature for when I got tired of it at the end of the day. Propped up on my bed with blankets, snacks, and a fluffy cat, my ESM 4108 controller easily lasted a full day at probably about 8 hours of use with little breaks here and there. Naturally, I picked up my Switch and decided to dive into some indie games to pass the time. During my review process, I encountered some pretty severe weather that knocked out my power for a full day. With the ESM 4108, it just feels natural and far less stressful.Īs most people know, one of the best parts about having a Nintendo Switch is the versatility to play it on your TV screen or take it with you on the go. For example, my Logitech gamepad controller that I’ve had for a few years now always makes me dread using the trigger buttons because of how much pressure you have to use just to get the button to react. The triggers are actually one of my favorite parts about the ESM 4108 controller because of how accessible and reactive they are to touch. On the top, you have your L/ZL as well as the R/ZR triggers. On the face of the controller, we’re greeted with all of the typical bells and whistles we’d still hope to expect: “-” and “+” buttons, TURBO/screenshot button, right/left analog sticks, D pad, and ABXY buttons. The button mapping is also great in that it mimics the traditional layout of the Pro controller and the traditional Joy-Con layout, but with a slight tilt to the handles that make it fit much more comfortably in the palms of your hands. With the “green ray” color option, there’s a nice silicon-like coating over the front half of the controller that resists any residual oils from your hands and fingertips. While the English isn’t 100%, it gets the point across, and I was able to sync my controller and have it running without hassle within minutes.įirst impression of the overall feel, is it is incredibly comfortable to use. In fact, a bulk of the manual is just there to translate two pages into several, and I mean several, additional languages. ![]() As someone who writes instructions for a living, I was mildly surprised at how effective and concise the user manual is. ![]() Some surprise here, it was incredibly easy to do. The first thing we should probably talk about is its setup. That works, too.įor $29, I’m ashamed to say that I wasn’t expecting a lot out of this little controller, but I’m kind of glad to have been proven wrong. Or, you could just go with the traditional matte black. With the ESM 4108, you have much more in the way of freedom to color coordinate your gaming center. Most retailers sell the Pro in your typical matte black or black/red combo and that’s what you’re stuck with. Unless you wanted to get a fancy vinyl skin for your Pro Switch controller, you’re probably not going to find much in the way of color or customization for it. Personally, my favorite has to be the “green ray” selection that has lots of little wires and circuits running across it. Nintendo motion sensor (The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, etc.)ĥ asymmetric motors and 3-level adjustable vibration functionĬustomizable LED backlighting intensity for buttons and right analog stick Luckily, EasySMX has released a pretty fantastic budget-friendly alternative to the Nintendo Pro Switch Controller in the form of their ESM 4108 Wireless controller.Ĭompatible with Nintendo Switch console, PC While Nintendo came out with a nice quality of life addition to their arsenal of accessories with their Nintendo Pro Switch Controller, it can definitely be a little pricey. Sometimes, the Joy-Con analog sticks just feel a little too small or unresponsive, or the feel of the grip just isn’t well suited for hours of play. While most gamers would probably get along just fine with either sticking to their traditional Switch setup or using the Joy-Con Grip that came with their system, some of us want a little something more in the realm of comfort.
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