Choosing the best third-party Nintendo Switch joy-cons is quite easier than you think. One of the benefits of having a joy-con from Non-Nintendo manufacturers is owning a cheap alternative. 

Top Third-Party Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons 2022: What To Look for and Other Details
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But, you need to be careful when choosing one since there are some third-party joy-consoles that are really fragile. They can even affect your Nintendo Switch gadget if they are broken while attached to it. 

Now, here are some of the things you need to look for when choosing the best Nintendo Switch joy-con alternative. 

Top Third-Party Nintendo Switch Joy-Con: Choosing the Right One 

According to Review Geeks' latest report, there are some things you need to look for when choosing the right Nintendo Switch Joy-Con alternative. These include the following: 

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  • Check if the third-party Joy-Con offers Amiibo support so you can play "Smash Bros," "Animal Crossing," and other similar titles. 
  • Check if motion controls support is available. This feature will allow you to enjoy adventure and action titles, such as "Zelda: Breath of the Wild." 
  • Battery life is also a must-check. Most of the third-party Joy-Cons for Nintendo Switch only have 10 hours, which is a downgrade compared to the original version's 20-hour battery life. 

Aside from the mentioned factors above, you also need to check if the alternative joy-con supports HD rumble, IR camera, as well as turbo mode, and macros.  

Top Third-Party Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons 2022

iMore reported that most players tend to choose a joy-con alternative that offers traditional design. If you prefer this one, then the best option for you is the YCCTEAM Nintendo Switch Controller.

This model offers the main functions of the original Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. It also has motion sensing and vibrating functions. 

Aside from the YCCTEAM model, you can also try these other joy-con alternatives provided by Dot Esports

  • Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Offers the best handheld mode experience) 
  • BestFire NS Joy-Con Controller (Provides a retro-style design, which will attract long-time Nintendo Switch fans) 
  • Nyko Dualies (Offers the best multiplayer experience) 
  • Binbok Joypad for Switch (Considered as the best overall third-party joy-con. Once you use it, your console will be similar to the consoles of Xbox and PlayStation. 
  • KINVOCA C25 JoyPad Controller (Offers the best universal grip experience)  

Recently, Nintendo explained why it took so long before its 3D games, such as "Kirby and the Forgotten Land," were completed. 

Meanwhile, Nintendo's first gacha fantasy mobile game has been taken down by the game company. 

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