Joy-Con
NintendoReleased Mar 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Mar 25, 2026
Joy-Con wireless controllers offer a larger comfortable design, improved build quality, and sturdy mouse controls with a reliable magnetic connection. The Nintendo Joy-Con scores 76/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the nintendo switch accessories category. Coverage includes reviews from Polygon, GamesRadar+, TechRadar, and Imore.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 4 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 4 reviews
Critics are split: our scores run from 65 (Imore) to 85 (Polygon) — a 20-point spread.
Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Larger, more comfortable design(2)
- Improved build quality(2)
- Surprisingly sturdy mouse controls(2)
Cons
- Awkward button placement(2)
4 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Joy-Con 2 controllers fix nearly all the issues of the original Joy-Cons, offering significantly improved comfort, build quality, and versatile new features like mouse controls.
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AI summary of this review
The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con are certainly expensive, and their appeal as a multiplayer alternative has diminished since the previous generation as a result.
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