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Review: Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender For Switch Pro Controller – The Pros Don’t Outweigh The (Mod) Cons
The Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender upgrades the original Switch Pro Controller with rear buttons, optional analogue triggers, turbo and macro functions, remapping tools and an additional battery. However, the review finds it an awkward compromise: the analogue triggers do not function as true analogue inputs in Switch games, while the bulkier design and protruding rear controls reduce its comfort and usefulness.
Priced at $39.99 plus shipping, the extender fits securely and works across Switch, Windows, iOS, Android and Raspberry Pi, with configuration handled through the KeyLinker app. Its back buttons perform reliably, but require long fingers, and the removable magnetic triggers are responsive yet difficult to justify; Switch 2 wake-up also failed during testing, and the product is apparently unavailable in the EU because of battery regulations.
In short
- Adds useful controls and battery life to the original Pro Controller.
- Analogue triggers do not provide analogue input in Switch games.
- Clunky design makes the upgrade difficult to recommend.
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The case for
Gamers seeking programmable controls find genuine value in rear buttons for competitive play and specific genres, whilst turbo and macro functions reduce hand strain and expand gameplay possibilities. The extended battery life solves a real Switch Pro Controller limitation, and at £31 the price is competitive for these features; cross-platform compatibility extends its utility beyond Switch. For users with suitable hand size and gaming priorities focused on functionality, the comfort trade-offs are acceptable given the practical benefits gained.
The case against
The compromises undermine its value proposition: analogue triggers are advertised but fail to function as true analogue inputs in Switch games, the bulkier design and protruding rear buttons demonstrably reduce comfort during extended sessions, rear buttons require specific hand sizes to operate effectively, the Switch 2 wake-up failure indicates incomplete development, and EU unavailability due to battery regulations raises compliance questions. At £31 plus shipping, these substantial drawbacks outweigh the added features for most players.
Explained simply
The Nintendo Switch is Nintendo's hybrid gaming console, released in 2017, which can be played connected to a television or as a portable handheld device. The Switch Pro Controller is the console's primary wireless gamepad, preferred by many players for its comfortable design and feature set.
Some gamers seek extra features in their controllers, such as additional buttons or more responsive triggers, that are not available on standard models. Third-party companies create aftermarket accessories to meet this demand, with products ranging from simple attachments to more complex upgrades that add new functions to the controller.
The Voidjoy GA-10 Elite Extender is one such product that attaches to the Switch Pro Controller to add rear buttons, optional pressure-sensitive triggers, rapid button-press functions, the ability to reassign controls, and an extra battery. Priced at $39.99, it is compatible with Switch, Windows, iOS, Android and Raspberry Pi devices, though battery regulations have limited its availability in some European markets.