PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black

This PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch (PAN, I got the black one) is the controller I use most often when I don't need my keyboard/mouse nor Steam Controller for fine tuned aiming or clicking. If I had to buy a controller that has two joysticks, this would currently be the one to buy. I like the feel, weight (Footnote #1), rear extra buttons, and like being able to pop in AA rechargeable batteries on the fly (I always have an extra charged set of AAs handy so I never really run out of battery). I hate controllers that you have to plug in to charge, because it runs out of battery at the worst times, and then having a cord sticking out messes with movement as well as injects another point of failure if it’s caught or bent on something. Also, the plug-in-to-charge controllers usually have hard-to-replace and buy batteries whereas AA rechargeables are cheap and insanely easy to find and replace. I won't really hold this controller to the standard of a keyboard/mouse nor the Steam Controller (SC), because for what those two are good for, they are far superior. You can't beat aiming with a mouse nor plethora of buttons with a keyboard, and the Steam Controller has an insane amount of niceties that work very, very well together (it’s great for games with some aiming). For instance with the Steam Controller, triggers with smooth start that sends analog signal first and then a clicky digital input at the end, touchpads that gently and precisely vibrate to give lots of different feelings (not just BUZZZZ) that also let you do fast and precise motions mimicking a joystick or mouse on your choice, rear buttons that are extremely easy to push that can be programmed to be anything (not just buttons on the controller), it has a gyro that is perfect to use with the touchpads, I could go on ... the Steam Controller is still my #1 choice of controller if I had no other controllers for use cases. Compared to the Xbox One Wireless (XO), it doesn't work in UWP microsoft store games, which is not PowerA's fault, no other controllers that I have seem to work with UWP games (not SC, not DS4, not this one only the XO seems to be allowed, just one of the many reasons why I don’t buy UWP games). It has to use bluetooth, and haven’t tested it with multiple PAN controllers, so I wonder how that holds up (the XO controller has to use use an adapter to connect multiple controller, but I don’t think a special adapter is required for DS4, PAN, nor SC[plus all SCs come with a free adapter whereas with XO you pay extra]). XO doesn’t have a gyro. Compared to the Dual Shock 4 (DS4) and XO, the PAN triggers are clicky digital with no analog movement (but that’s apparently true of all Nintendo triggers now oddly, Ive really grown to like the dual-stage triggers on the SC). It turns itself on when you touch ANY PAN button (so annoying when trying to put it away). HAS REAR BUTTONS YOU CAN CHANGE ON THE FLY!!! All controllers need to have this from here on out, I won’t buy a controller without it (PAN has it and SC has it, it’s insanely useful). I wish the PAN controller’s rear button could be mapped to joystick down presses (I hate joystick down presses usually because they are often required when you’re supposed to be moving the joystick too). I do like the button and joystick feel of the XO and DS4 controllers a bit better BUT the PAN buttons joystick, triggers are totally fine and I haven’t felt the need to go back and give up the rear buttons (compared to XO) nor easy-swap batteries (compared to DS4). Compared to DS4, they both have a gyro. You have to plug in the DS4 to charge it (built in battery instead of easy hot-swap batteries like the PAN). DS4 has a touchpad in the middle WITH different clicks! The joysticks are better, and it’s easier to push down on them (best implementation of joystick click I’ve seen). Otherwise, I think if the DS4 had rear buttons that can be seperately controlled (not just hardware mapped but able to use Steam to change them to whatever I want), hot-swap AAs, and I could put the controller into ABXY scheme so games used it automatically, and no vibration motors inside, it would beat the NAN and XO controller as far as controller performance goes. If the DS4 also had dual stage triggers… wow. I would still use my SC for games with some aiming (and mouse for a lot of aiming or clicking/RTS/management games), but it would probably be my go-to controller. However, for the price, features and build quality, this PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch (PAN) is my top two-joystick controller currently. Footnote #1: It saves weight by not having those ridiculous vibration motors inside, which some people oddly consider the extra weight to make the controller feel “premium,” which is a bit silly, plus having vibration that strong kills the battery too quickly so I don’t want it)

First, I would like to say that I'm a sucker for turqoise, having grown up with a GameBoy Color of said color; the minute I saw this, I HAD to have it. Now, on to the main things to say, I got Power A's wireless GameCube controller with Christmas money, and fell for it right away; however, the button layout mostly works for Smash Bros. Ultimate, since some Switch games don't give you control-change options. With this in mind, I decided to look into getting one of these when I could afford it. Day one, I played with it quite a bit, playing three maps in Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition to test out its button latency, and control, and I can safely say that both control sticks work like a charm, the buttons feel natural to press, and even the shortcut buttons on the back help quite a bit! I currently have them set for the left and right d-pad, myself, so I can cycle through my items without stopping to use the control pad. The L, ZL, R, and ZR buttons are sorta clicky, and mildly loose, so they wiggle a bit, but they do exactly as they need to, and they feel just right to press. The home buttons are small, and plastic-y, but that's somewhat expected; they do feel nice to press, and their being right in the middle of the controller make them easy to reach! Now for the d-pad itself. It differs from the rest of the controller, being a metal pad, for some reason; it's nice, and it's pretty, and feels surprisingly nice to use. It responds well when pressed, and I was able to use it to play Super Mario World quite well! At least, until the first castle. I noticed that diagonal presses to the up and right were hardly registering, even though diagonal down-right, and down-left worked just fine. I don't know for certain if it's this model of controller, or if it's a simple fix, but it's going to make platformer gaming more cumbersome for me. Even despite this, though, every other feature of the controller feels just right, so hopefully it won't interfere with my gaming too much.

I do wish these had a USB C port like the Nintendo one, however I also see why they would go against that. I’m sure that was one of the stipulations for Nintendo to certify it as a “Licensed Product”, along with anything else missing between the Nintendo Switch Pro controller and this. That being said, I’m very pleasantly surprised by this controller. It’s absolutely worth the fair price (was around $37.00 when I got it on Amazon) being almost half a Nintendo pro controller. I even am able to connect it to my PC via bluetooth, and use Steam’s built in configurations for the Nintendo Pro controller and it works flawlessly. Responds well. Feels good. Feels better and high quality than you’d expect at first glance/touch cuz it just feels like a cheap plastic controller. But when you use it, it stops feeling like that. Buttons feel great. Sticks feel great. It all around feels smooth and very well made. If you’re looking for a wireless controller for your Switch OR even your PC, or maybe both, for the price these are a very solid choice.

A good, inexpensive alternative to Nintendo’s pro controller. I’d recommend it if you don’t mind a shortcoming or two. Any controller would do if you’re trying to save a LOT of wear-and-tear on your joy-cons. (Sticks tend to drift after a while, as a lot of people know) This does have the added boon of being wireless, and having several branding choices (Zelda, Mario, Pokémon and Spyro to name a few) However, there are some things you should know about if you like reading reviews more than specifications menus. This is obviously not Nintendo’s pro controller. It’s meant to be an input device and it reflects that. There’s none of that flashy vibration or gyroscope going on, but that’s ok. It doesn’t need that to be a perfectly good and reliable controller. Everything works perfectly well and the feel of it is quite comfortable, regardless of hand size. I’ve had mine for almost a year now and have had no wear whatsoever. It’s a well loved and used item which I will continue using even once something breaks. In short: if you don’t mind not having some of the features of Nintendo’s pro controller, and love the look of PowerA’s licensed items, this may be the item for you. It’s a perfectly good controller and reliable all the time. Well recommended.

I already own two of the official Switch pro controllers, and they're the best controllers on the planet, but I wanted to deck out my Switch with two more controllers so that my college buddies and I could play Mario Kart 8 DX and Smash Ultimate without breaking the bank. The PowerA enhanced pro controllers are a great option in this situation. They don't include the HD rumble, motion controls, NFC chip for amiibo, nor are they rechargeable (they run on AAs) but these are very fair compromises for $25-$30 less, so long as you've already treated yourself with at least one official Switch pro controller for those epic Breath of the Wild sessions. They don't feel as solid as the Switch pro controller, but they don't feel cheap and plasticky either. They're somewhere in between. The buttons feel good and the triggers feel good too, even if not as smooth as the official pro controller's. The sticks have a wide range of motion but aren't as comfortable to rest your thumbs on for extended periods of time. The programmable back buttons are a plus though, especially for programming moves in Smash. Overall, a stylish, well-built controller to add to your Switch collection so that you can enjoy games with others.

I compared the Ralthy controller to the official Nintendo Pro controller (henceforth "Pro controller"). In short, the Pro controller is far superior and the better purchase. Read on below to understand why I think so. HAND COMFORT The most important aspect of a controller is how it feels in your hand — after all, if you're going to be playing for hours, you want it to be comfortable. The Ralthy controller is not nearly as comfortable or ergonomic as the Pro controller; it feels flat in parts where the Pro controller comfortably hugs your hand. This seems independent of hand size, as my girlfriend also agrees and she has very small hands (whereas I can easily palm a basketball). BUTTON PLACEMENT The placement of the buttons and joysticks on the Ralthy controller are subtly different than on the Pro controller and — in the opinion of both my gf and I — the positions are worse. Many of the buttons as well as the right joystick are less comfortable/harder to reach. This is especially true of the L/R trigger buttons. They FEEL like triggers on the Pro controller, whereas on the Ralthy controller it's a very large button which is much harder to pull with your finger. Also, the official controller has two additional buttons on the grip which are missing on the Ralthy controller. BUILD QUALITY The Pro controller is constructed out of slightly lighter plastic, so although it's slightly lighter it doesn't feel as sturdy or durable as the Ralthy controller. I feel like if I dropped it, the plastic would chip / crack, whereas the Ralthy controller's plastic feels tougher and would more likely just dent if I dropped it. BATTERIES The Ralthy controllers have a built in rechargeable battery, which can be handy, but today's batteries do eventually get worse with time. Invariably at some point in the future the Ralthy controller will become unusable because the internal battery will hold no charge. In contrast, I like the fact that the Pro controller uses AA batteries, which means in theory as long as that type of battery exists this controller should be usable forever. Also, the Ralthy controller seemed to need a recharge after a long day of gaming but I have yet to need to replace the batteries on the Pro controller with about the same amount of usage. PRICE The Ralthy controller costs about $15 less than the official Nintendo Pro controller, which makes it a tempting option for some people (including me). I decided to get both and see which I liked best and share those results with you so you can make a better decision. Sorry Ralthy, but in my opinion I would much rather pay an additional $15 for superior comfort, button placement, and the ability to always be able to use the controller far into the future.

So far it works great. Played through and completed Link’s Awakening with this controller. Had one issue, and it only happened one time. The left joystick was dropping down. I’d move right on the Home Screen and it would move right and then down. Move back up, it would go up and then right back down. The red light was flashing so I changed the batteries. It still happened with a fresh set. I re-synced the controller by holding L&R triggers in the grip order screen and it went back to normal. Looks like just a sync issue when the batteries get low. If it turns out to be an actual drift issue, I’ll update. The controller is just under two weeks old at this point. It’s been used daily, for several hours, by at least two people a day.

Nice controller! Love the design!

Rápida sincronización y calidad del material. Muy recomendable.

ich habe zuerst einen "Noname" Controller gekauft für den halben Preis. der funktioniert auch gut, aber er verliert immer wieder die Verbindung zur Switch. Da ich Drachenfan bin kaufte ich mir dann diesen von Nintendo und was soll ich sagen. Ich kann jetzt entspannt auf dem Sofa sitzen und zocken und muss nicht mehr direkt vor der Switch sitzen. Klare Kaufempfehlung, auch wenn ich finde, dass Nintendo noch gerne die Virbationsfunktion bei dem Preis mit einbauen hätte können.

Der Controller kam pünktlich und ordentlich verpackt. Er liegt gut in der Hand wirkt wertig und funktioniert bestens. Er leis sich einfach Verbinden und hat bisher keinerlei Fehler. Für mein persönlichen Empfinden sieht er auch gut aus. Bin sehr zufrieden

Todo en excelentes condiciones y funcionamiento.

Buon prodotto