Should You Buy the Oivo Pro Controller Clip Mount for the Nintendo Switch & Switch Lite

In this video, we unbox and test out the Voio Pro Controller portable mount for the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite.Show more

One of the most popular features on the Nintendo Switch is one of my least favorite features. The ability to play in handheld mode, while convenient for some, I just don't enjoy. The original Switch, for me, is just too big and bulky to play in handheld mode. The Switch Lite addresses all of those issues, but it loses out on that being able to connect to the TV. What if you could have the benefits and features of a more comfortable handheld while still being able to connect to your TV and use the Nintendo Pro Controller? That's where Voio comes into play with their Pro Controller mount for the Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite.

This product review was suggested by a user named "first name last name" in a comment on a review of a similar product, the Fixture Gaming S1. Where that product is designed to only accommodate the original Switch, this one accommodates both versions due to the way it holds the console in place. This unit has a spring mechanism that clamps your Switch or Switch Lite to the mount. The spring that holds everything in place is fairly strong and your Switch should not pop out. Dense rubber pads cushion the grip when it makes contact to your console, preventing it from marring or digging into the mold of the composite.

One of the neatest features about this mount is the fact that it uses a ball and socket to hold the bracket in place. This means you have infinite options to angle and place your console for the optimum viewing angle. There are also two thumbscrews on either side of the bracket that adjust the lower angle of the unit. Well not as infinitely adjustable, it's well-executed.

Now, this is where the review starts to fall off the rails. Mounting my Nintendo Switch Pro Controller into their clasp was a nightmare. In the video there is the card that says 5 minutes later, that's actually an understatement. It took me over 10 minutes to get the clasp to properly close around my Pro Controller. This is unacceptable. The pressure that is needed to close the clip is rather extreme and I honestly felt like I was going to break it. I don't know why they went with the design like this, but it is not user-friendly and if I, as an adult, had this kind of an issue I can't see a kid being able to use it easily.

When Oivo indicates this is a mount for the Nintendo Pro Controller, that's no exaggeration. The only controller that I found that works with Oivo's mount is Nintendo's own OEM Pro Controller. I tried multiple controllers from other manufacturers and none of the other controllers fit into the Oivo mount properly. If you are hoping to use this with a PowerA controller, a KMD Pro Controller, or an Old Skool controller, you'll need to look elsewhere.

Why it RoX
- Inexpensive
- Ball and socket joint allows for infinite console positioning
- compatible with both the Switch and the Switch Lite

What could be improved?
- The clasp mechanism needs a redesign, it is way too hard to mount this to your controller
- ONLY compatible with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Cannot be used as a table top stand
- Having a molded stop to prevent the system from sliding out forward would be nice

Should you buy one?

When answering this question, I think the first thing you need to identify is the system you have. If you have a Nintendo Switch, I would highly recommend the Fixture Gaming S1 over this device. It is compatible with more controllers, can be used as a tabletop mount, and I think does a great job. If you are looking for a solution for the Switch Lite, I have to ask why? I think the Switch Lite is an exceptional handheld, far superior to the original, and I don't see the need for this on the Switch Lite. At under $20, this is less expensive than other units out there. However, the lack of compatibility with more controllers and the overall difficulty of installing it makes this a hard pass for me.

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