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The Nintendo Joy-Cons are some of the most innovative first-party controllers we’ve had in a long time.

But even with its funky gimmicks, the Joy-Cons are still missing some key features of a pro controller.

Photo of the GameSir G8 Galileo + controller by author Rosalie Newcombe of it sitting on a table with Christmas tree lights in the background.

Both controllers benefit from hall effect sticks, which make drift a thing of the past.

But what sets the G8+ apart is its brand-new connectivity options.

Should you actually like to use them, there’s still gyro support and rumble to take advantage of.

GameSir G8+ controller | $79.99 at Amazon

There isn’t any passthrough charging this time around, which might be a deal breaker for some.

Image of the GameSir G8 Galileo Plus controller taken by author Rosalie Newcombe.

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