The Voidjoy Elite Extender answers a commonly asked question with a complicated answer. Is it worth buying a new Nintendo Switch 2 controller solely for its back buttons? If you're still rocking the original Switch Pro Controller, the JSAUX brand's add-on back button attachment stands to save you around $50 on the price of the Switch 2 Pro gamepad. But it's not quite that easy in the grand scheme of the wider market.
The $39.99 accessory slots into the USB-C port on the top of the OG controller, providing two additional back buttons underneath as well as two Hall effect triggers up top (note that these flippers only work on PC). If you're sticking with old faithful for its rumble, NFC, and motion controls, it's a worthwhile endeavor even if it's far from a seamless integration. With the price of Ninty's next-gen hardware seemingly always on the rise, I'll take any shortcuts that manage to evade extra costs.
If you're simply looking to add back button controls to your Switch or Switch 2 gameplay without funding the full $89 Pro 2 Controller price, though, I'd recommend heading in a different direction.
Does the Voidjoy Elite Extender fulfil its primary aim? Absolutely. Is it the best way to bring back buttons to Switch 2? No - and I'd argue it's not even the most cost-efficient either.
99 in some cases, the Voidjoy Elite Extender's appeal is going to be limited to those who really can't leave their existing Pro Controller behind.
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