PowerA - Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - Pokémon Sword

It’s a beautiful control. All functions are working very good. It’s just the right size with the beautiful blue color and pretty stickers. I have been using it everyday and it works great every time. After all, it’s a great product and I am happy with it.

Such an awesome looking Pro Switch controller. Even if your not a huge Pokémon fan it still beautiful looking.

Works great, does feel like cheap plastic but it works great easy to set up and easy to use

I’ve only used it once and want I wanted to use it again after a month. The left stick automatically pulls the character back in botw. I check to see if I can return but sadly it’s past the return date even tho I didn’t get to use it. Wouldn’t buy another one again.

When comparing this to the official Nintendo Pro controller this is a good alternative. Pros: 1. Price compared to Official Pro controller 2. The +, -, Home and Screen shot buttons are raised not flush like Pro controller. 3. D pad feels stiffer no accidental directional button presses. 4. 2 remappable buttons on bottom. Cons: 1. Cheap feel to the plastic 2, Requires 2x AA batteries (included), no recharge port. 3. No rumble. 4. No NFC, cannot read Amiibo's The remappable buttons are quite nice to have and is something I feel the official Nintendo Pro controller needs to really be called a Pro controller. Playing a game like Trials of Mana normally to dash you click the left stick, with this controller simply remap it to the extra button and it's easier to dash and control your characters direction. In an FPS game you could remap the extra buttons to reload or use a health pack, or both. Programming is very simple press and hold the middle button on the bottom until the white light on top blinks, press the button you want to remap (B, A, Y, X, L, R, etc.) press one of the 2 buttons on the bottom and your done. I would recommend this if you need an alternative to the higher priced Pro controller. It's very comfortable to hold due to it's light weight.

This control is a almost as good as an alternative to the nintendo branded switch pro controller. The Pros: -It has a comfortable grip -It plays the basics well enough (such animal crossing, fortnite and mario kart) -D-Pad is quite nice and click-y in comparison to the OEM Pro Crtl. -The price at $29.99 is worth the buy for the basic usage. The Cons: -The extra buttons while a good concept isn't in a good location if you have a tendency grip your controller out of nerves when you play. So you may find yourself pushing one of the buttons by accident. However, if you aren't a nervous player it shouldn't be too bad and note you can have it completely turned off. -For games like Super Smash Bros Ultimate it's okay at best (6 out of 10). I prefer using a GCN controller for smash. So if you don't mind the lack of input recognition that the controller suffers at times then it's good for casual use but not for competitive. -The price at $49.99 is not worth it. You would think the controller would at least feel a bit more premium in terms of weight and functionality. -Hours of consistent play will drain the battery within four days or less. Especially if you play up to 8 hours a day or more. It does not last nearly as long as a OEM Switch Pro CTRL. So I would recommend rechargeable batteries. -No USB port. So even if you wanted to go wired when the batteries die you can't. Overall, I would recommend this control for anyone looking for a cheaper alternative and if you can get a good sale on it. I haven't had this controller long enough to see if it will develop the drifting issue. So for now it is good as it stands.

The PowerA Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch brings a D-pad and wireless connectivity in a Switch Pro-style controller with an attractive price. Trade-offs include: takes AA batteries, has no rumble, and does not read amiibos. Most reviewers agree the D-pad is superior to the pro controller's D-pad because of the rocker ball base. If you are looking for a more affordable pro-style controller for Switch, don't mind AA batteries, and can go without rumble and amiibos, this is the choice. Also available in blue (Sword).

The PowerA enhanced wireless controller is a budget friendly alternative for the Pro Controller and features two programmable back buttons. A great value at only $50 as long as you don't mind that it does not rumble, does not read amiibos, and runs on AA batteries.