Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is most certainly a Nintendo Switch title you do not really want to be playing on Joy-Cons regardless of who your main fighter is. The competitive nature of fighting games and the speed of inputs necessary to be the best definitely complement the Nintendo Switch Pro controller so of course Nintendo brought out a limited edition controller for the game. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is out now on Nintendo Switch, with a fancy Collector's Edition, a brand new set of Monster Hunter amiibo, and a special new Monster Hunter-themed Pro Controller all available, too. I am curious whether these larger controllers will impact the way in which I I travel with the Switch — when traveling safely becomes a thing we can do again.

The Pro Controller includes many of the great features found in the Joy-Con Controllers: motion controls, HD rumble, built-in amiibo functionality and more. The primary difference in the controls is that while the directional controls on the Joy-Con (L) are made up of different buttons, the Pro Controller has a single + Control Pad, similar to previous systems. You can also use amiibo on your Nintendo Switch by tapping them to the NFC touchpoint on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller! This accessory comes with a USB Type-C connector and a USB Type-C cable that allows you to charge it. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller battery life is approximately 40 hours. Please note: this is the estimated battery life. This may vary depending on the usage conditions.This larger pair of controllers made the joy of Monster Hunter feel more accessible at any time. With it, I don’t have to compromise portability for playability. I can comfortably and confidently play the game in handheld mode without an awkward grip. The Split Pad Pro feels close to the experience I get with the Pro Controller, but I get to keep the Switch in my hands. We now have my personal favourite on the list and that's the Monster Hunter Rise Special Edition Pro controller.

My solution to making Rise feel just as good in my hands as it does paired with my big TV and a Pro Controller is an equally large set of controllers: The Hori Split Pad Pro. What is the Split Pad Pro? What you get for the added heft is a duo of controllers that mimic the proportions of a Pro Controller, except that they’re hanging off the sides of your Switch. (Despite their larger footprint, these controllers don’t have batteries, so they have to stay tethered to your console.) I really wanted to find a way to enjoy my time playing Monster Hunter Rise while in handheld mode, but controlling the game with the Joy-Cons wasn’t it. The Hori Split Pad Pro turned out to be the solution I was looking for.It’s not because the game suffers from performance problems between the console’s two modes. In fact, Monster Hunter Rise seems to perform smoothly in both configurations, no matter where I play it. It’s how I play the game that begged for a change.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Limited Edition - Side image of Controller

Another Monster Hunter controller this time launching alongside the Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Expansion. This is the only Nintendo Switch Pro Controller that was released alongside a DLC as opposed to a full game, however, the amount of content in a Monster Hunter expansion usually rivals any regular title release. When I first attached them to my Switch, I felt like I may have made a mistake. I wasn’t sure if the bulkier size was worth the possibility of a more comfortable experience. Within minutes, those fears melted away. I love my large son. Is the Hori Split Pad Pro worth it?