Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (Black) Review
Controller · 2017
Specdex verdict The Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (Black) is a competent mid-range pick when the price is right — see our cheaper-and-better alternatives below for context.
Nintendo's Nintendo Joy-Con Pair — 2017 controller.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (Black) versus its closest rivals
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
Who's the Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (Black) for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
Mid-tier pricing at $79 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (Black).
- Console
- Controller
- HDMI 2.1 cable
- Power cable
- Quick-start guide
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Controller |
| Color | Black |
| Release year | 2017 |
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