Is This $30 Gadget the Upgrade Your Old Switch Pro Controller Needs?

Remember when you first got your Switch Pro Controller? It felt great, but over time, maybe you've wished it had a few more features—like back buttons or better sticks. Well, JSAUX might have just the thing.

JSAUX has launched the Voidjoy Elite Extender, a clever add-on that snaps onto your original Pro Controller and adds a bunch of modern features. Think of it as a transformation kit for your trusty gamepad.

So, what does it bring to the party? For starters, you get two programmable back buttons, which are a godsend for games where you need to keep your thumbs on the sticks. There's also a 3.5mm headphone jack, so you can plug in wired headphones directly to your controller—handy if you're playing in handheld mode or your TV's audio is a pain.

But the big one: it upgrades the sticks to hall-effect sensors. These use magnets instead of physical contact, which means no more drift. If you've ever had your Joy-Con or Pro Controller drift, you know how annoying it is. Hall-effect sticks are a premium feature that many third-party controllers now offer, and this add-on brings it to your original pad.

You also get motion controls and vibration, but those were already on the Pro Controller, so it's more about keeping them while adding the new stuff. The Extender also has a USB-C port for charging, and it's compatible with both the Switch and PC, so you can use it across platforms.

Now, here's the kicker: the Extender is priced at around $30, which is a steal compared to buying a whole new premium controller. But is it too little, too late? The Switch has been out for years, and the Switch 2 is rumored to be on the horizon. However, if you're not ready to upgrade your console, or you just love your current Pro Controller, this could be a great way to breathe new life into it.

It's also worth noting that the Extender is designed specifically for the original Pro Controller, not the newer OLED model or the Splatoon 3 edition. So, if you've got an older pad gathering dust, this might be the perfect excuse to dig it out.

Will you be picking this up for your old Pro Controller, or are you holding out for the next big thing? Let us know in the comments!