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Of course, this can probably be chalked up as a mere coincidence rather than definitive proof the controller had made me a better player. I even ranked top of the leaderboard in my first match with the Pro controller.

My aiming noticeably improved, and I felt significantly more in control of my avatar’s movement. Jumping into my first Splatoon 3 match with the Pro controller in my hands, I immediately felt the difference. What is indisputable is just how excellent the Switch Pro Controller feels in action, especially compared to the Joy-Cons. Of course, this could be by design as the Pro controller is ostensibly designed to be more portable than its rival controllers, but I err on the side of liking my controllers a little heavier. I’m not suggesting it feels cheap but compared to either the PS5 DualSense or the official Xbox Wireless Controller, it definitely doesn't have the same heft. Right out of the box, I was surprised at how light the Nintendo Switch Pro controller felt.
