For myself, and 90% of the adult population,the switch is muuuch more painful to use. It physically hurts being made to use the joycons after an hour or so, they really start cutting into me.
I almost forgot, it’s been a while since I actually used it in handheld. I curled my fingers in behind and let it rest against the nails instead of trying to hold it normally to prevent this. Just traded one pain for another lol
For the Switch, check out the Hori Split Pad Pro and Split Pad Comfort. They really fix the ergonomic issues with the stock Joycons. Downside is no rumble, gyro, wireless or NFC.
I have a switch lite and its a dream to use. I do have smaller hands and was a bass player so my fingers are fairly flexible but the flat switch doesn’t bother me. The SD is more ergonomic but the weight is an issue. Especially as it slips down in your hands over longer play sessions and I always end up accidentally paying the back buttons so can’t have them mapped, but I don’t struggle with the small switch at all
For myself, and 90% of the adult population,the switch is muuuch more painful to use. It physically hurts being made to use the joycons after an hour or so, they really start cutting into me.
I have massive hands and the Switch is almost unusable after an hour. the tendons in my thumb start to protest pretty quickly.
Try the Hori split pad or similar third party joycons
For me its the cramping. With the Switch having a flat back, long handheld sessions tend to cramp my hands up.
I almost forgot, it’s been a while since I actually used it in handheld. I curled my fingers in behind and let it rest against the nails instead of trying to hold it normally to prevent this. Just traded one pain for another lol
Same, deck is better for me
For the Switch, check out the Hori Split Pad Pro and Split Pad Comfort. They really fix the ergonomic issues with the stock Joycons. Downside is no rumble, gyro, wireless or NFC.
Definitely agree the Switch is less comfortable. Especially with the official Joycons. Some third party controllers do improve the experience though.
I have a switch lite and its a dream to use. I do have smaller hands and was a bass player so my fingers are fairly flexible but the flat switch doesn’t bother me. The SD is more ergonomic but the weight is an issue. Especially as it slips down in your hands over longer play sessions and I always end up accidentally paying the back buttons so can’t have them mapped, but I don’t struggle with the small switch at all