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dbrand has recently launched the Joy-Lock Controller Holder, a new Switch 2 grip attachment with a central hinge mechanism.

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Unlike Nintendo’s own Joy-Con grip and similar products like JSAUX’s JoyVerse grip, the Joy-Lock Holder doesn’t lock the controllers into one fixed position. Instead, it lets you adjust the angle and spacing of the Joy-Cons depending on how you prefer to play.

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The holder also pairs with dbrand’s separately sold Joy-Lock Grips, which slide onto each individual Joy-Con to add more comfort and hand support when the controllers are used in split mode.

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The Joy-Lock holder is priced at $19.95 on its own, with the matching grips available for the same price, or bundled together for $34.90. Stick grips for the analogue controllers are available as an optional add-on for an additional $9.95. All in, a fully kitted-out setup runs about $45, roughly half the cost of Nintendo’s official Pro Controller.

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As always, dbrand hasn’t been shy about the comparison. The company is marketing the Joy-Lock as not just a cheaper alternative to the Pro Controller, but a more comfortable one, a claim that has raised some eyebrows. The Pro Controller is one of the best gamepads out there, with excellent ergonomics, while the Joy-Cons are more compact, with smaller sticks and buttons, and no holder changes that. The Joy-Lock holder itself might feel as great in the hands as they say, but whether that translates to a superior overall feel will be highly subjective. We’re yet to get our hands on one to find out for ourselves.

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That said, the adjustable angle is definitely an interesting differentiator. For players who enjoy using Joy-Cons for longer sessions but find themselves reaching for a more comfortable hand position, the hinge system could be more than a gimmick.

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The Joy-Lock holder is available now at dbrand.com.

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