Voidjoy Skylark S1 Pro Review: Pocket-Sized Controller Delivers Solid Performance Across Switch 2, PC and Mobile

The $50 gaming controller market is crowded, with Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all competing for space. The Voidjoy Skylark S1 Pro takes a different approach: it prioritizes portability over size, fitting the full feature set of a modern gamepad into a 133x75x24mm pocket-sized frame.

The controller ships with two staggered low-profile sticks, inline triggers positioned alongside shoulder buttons, and mode controls along the front edge. Rather than trendy microswitches, Voidjoy opted for traditional membrane buttons paired with modern optical triggers, TMR sticks and six-axis motion control. It works across Switch, Switch 2, PC, iOS and Android.

Digital Foundry spent a week testing the Skylark S1 Pro across multiple games and platforms. In Hades 2, which demands precise joystick movement and moderate button presses, the reviewer found the stubby sticks "surprisingly usable" for room clearing and boss fights. No hand fatigue emerged during several runs totalling around an hour before taking a break, suggesting the boxy shape works better in practice than appearances suggest.

Tokyo Xtreme Racer exposed the controller's limits. Holding triggers down for extended periods became uncomfortable, as the small rhomboid shape dug into the finger pad. The trigger travel is also shorter than full-size alternatives, making throttle and brake modulation harder to control, though still possible unlike many digital-only Switch controllers. "The game is still fun, ultimately, and this is miles better than trying to play a racing game using touch controls," the reviewer noted.

Fire Emblem Engage benefited from the controller's d-pad and face buttons. The layout proved usable despite requiring mental adjustment due to inverted button labelling compared to Xbox conventions. The d-pad falls short of premium controllers but functions adequately, and turbo mode streamlined repetitive training challenges.

Switch 2 compatibility works in both docked and portable modes, though portable play requires a USB-A to USB-C adapter when undocked. Wake support functionality worked after setup, though it isn't guaranteed on all Switch 2 controllers.

Overall, Digital Foundry concluded the Skylark S1 Pro is "the best miniature controller" the reviewer has tested. The ergonomic tradeoffs mean it wouldn't replace a full-size controller for home use, but for players needing something portable, the $50 price point and broad platform support make it a practical option for most game genres.