Best Third-Party Joy-Cons for Nintendo Switch 2021

Many third-party Joy-Cons don't have the ability to read amiibos, but the BestFire controllers can! It also has motion sensing and vibrating functions giving you all the main functions of the Nintendo brand Joy-Cons. For long-time Nintendo lovers, these controllers are made to look like the old Gamecube controller. Charge this set with a USB or on the Switch system.

This takes the original look of the Joy-Cons and adds more grip to the sides and back. If you're looking for a more traditional controller feel, this is the set to pick. Players will enjoy the immersive motion sensing and vibration features, but these will not work on games that require HD rumble.

If you love that Pro-Controller feeling but are looking for the attached functionalities of the Joy-Cons, this Nintendo Licensed Hori Split Pad Pro option is for you. This set offers a wider grip than the Nintendo Joy-Cons and a little more support on the controller's back. There are also additional programmable buttons on the back of the controllers for additional ease of your gaming experience. However, some important things to note on this set are that it will use your Switch battery, they cannot be used off the Switch, and they do not have rumble, motion, or amiibo support.

This set made it onto our best third-party Joy-Cons for Switch list because it offers a wider grip. These Joy-Cons don't allow for handheld mode, but they do have a programmable turbo button. There are also a variety of colors available. Get a fully immersive experience with rumble and motion control. Unfortunately, they do not have amiibo support.

Available in multiple colors, these Joy-Cons are similar to the Nintendo released controllers in that they can be used with the Switch in handheld mode or unattached. The back and sides of these Joy-Cons have a slight curve to improve how they fit in hand and do come with motion control. Some things to note are these do have rumble, but some find it louder than they would like. They also do not offer amiibo support and will need to be updated on a PC whenever your Nintendo Switch updates.

Get a Joypad controller included with the Joy-Cons when you pick up this ALIENGT set with a unique M shape. Keeping with the "M theme" is the programmable M (or macro) button. These controllers have dual vibration (but not HD rumble), motion sensors, and include a feature not seen on the original Joy-Cons, turbo burst. Although these cannot register amiibo characters, they are still a great replacement for the Nintendo Joy-Cons.

The clear cover with a purple tint you get with these Joy-Cons offers a nice sense of nostalgia, taking me back to the Gameboy days. There are other color options available, as well. In addition to the nice coloring, players also get a controller option that offers support for all modes, motion control, easier grip, and wake-up function. It is missing the rumble feature and amiibo support.

Rumble and motion included, this retro-looking set of Joy-Cons is a good basic replacement. They can attach to the Switch or be used in handheld mode. However, they do not offer amiibo support.