Symmetrical thumbsticks lead the way, and feature improvements cure small issues I had with the original version.
I slid off the mountain, got distracted, and didnt come back until now.
Things feel different this time around though.
(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)
I collect the final coin, a Power Star springs up, and I move on.
I pivot the controller in one hand with an approving nod.
For $69.99 / 69.99, I think, this isnt bad at all.
The idea behind these controllers is a simple one.
The biggest difference with the Nitro Deck+ is that it comes with symmetrical thumbsticks.
A refined release catch is such a welcome addition to the Nitro Deck+.
To begin with, it can now double as a fully-fledged Switch dock.
Gone is the hard travel case of the Nitro Deck.
Playing Switch games with the Nitro Deck+ makes an aging console feel brand new.
The Nitro Deck feels bulky, which is great if you have bigger hands.
One thing I wish CRKD had improved about these back buttons though, is the materials used for them.
They have a small actuation, and take some pressing depending on the angle your fingers rest in.
Still, this is one letdown in an otherwise premium-feeling package.
Should you buy the CRKD Nitro Deck+?
For $69.99 / 69.99, this controller is still an absolute bargain.
(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)
For a full rundown of how we test the latest controllers and accessories, check out theGamesRadar+ Hardware Policy.
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(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)
(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)
