PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Kirby, Gamepad, game controller, wired controller, officially licensed

I've had the original pro-controller almost since launch but always looked for a cheaper option for a day-to-day use. About 2-3 years ago I found this Zelda themed PowerA wired controller and decided to give it a try and, save for very few instances, it has been my main controller. That is until the left joystick started to show some drifting 😕 (I'll probably keep it to see if I can salvage it with some hall effect joysticks later). Enter the new kid on the block: same brand, more robust feel and less than half the price of the pro-controller; sign me up. Comparing all 3 side by side, the old wired controller did feel a bit too light and plasticky when compared to the pro-controller, this new one feels more robust (akin to the pro-controller) while also being more comfortable for my adult-sized hands than the pro-controller. I also just noticed the texturing on the joysticks (see the pictures), not sure how I feel about that but the new ones do seem to provide a better grip. The joysticks also glide very smoothly and all the buttons have a very robust feel to them. For further comparison: -Pros: *Mappable buttons (really useful) *Headphone jack (I don't live alone and find this very useful) *LEDs (never had a problem finding the buttons, but it DOES look cool) *Still cost effective -Cons: *No gyro (not many games that I own use it anyway) *No amiibo (again, not essential) *No rumble (don't care) *Does not wake up the system (ok, this one would have been nice) Honestly, I only switch back to the pro-controller when playing Zelda BotW or TotK (when the first 2 cons come into play). I also noticed that the new cable has a locking mechanism on the plug to the controller, not sure I like that and will be using the old cable. On the event of something tugging on the cable I'd rather have the cable disconnect (easier on the controller given the angles) than pull on the Switch and throw it to the ground (yes, this has happened, and hence why I added the wire holder next to console and why I'll use the old cable). All in all, a very good controller for it's initial play session and, as I entitled this review, this will be my de facto controller unless I need to use an amiibo or the game experience is significantly better with gyro controls.

This Kirby wired controller for Nintendo Switch is both cute and functional! The design is super adorable, with bright colors and a fun Kirby theme that stands out. The buttons are responsive and the grip feels comfortable, even during long gaming sessions. The cable is a good length and there’s no noticeable lag while playing. My kids love it, and honestly, so do I! Perfect for any Kirby fan or anyone looking for a reliable and affordable wired controller. (I’ve had this controller for over a year and a half, and it still works fine! My kids have accidentally dropped it multiple times and it’s proven to be super durable.

Great controller, have had it for about a year now. No drift issues or mechanical problems, looks amazing and feels great to use!

I could not use this controller on my PC, which was what I bought it for. I happened to come across it while cleaning so I thought Id hook it up and see if I could get it to work. It worked upon plugging it in, which Im grateful for since now I dont need to purchase a new controller. However, The right analog stick is a bit laggy when playing The Elder Scrolls Onilne: Tamriel Unlimited. The buttons are also a bit laggy. I have to press them up to three times to interact with a node, or launch a skill. To be expected I guess after it sat so long in my closet. 3 outta 5, would purchase a different controller from this brand, not this one though.

Great product with even better customer service! We bought these for our kids for Christmas to use hooked up to our desktop computer. The fun designs were obviously a hit. The pictures seem to be actually part of the controller, not just cheap stickers or something. They connected fairly easily to our computer and the buttons seem pretty decent quality. The cords are nice and long; including our 4' USB extender they reach out couch perfectly to be able to lounge back and play comfortably. I love that the cords disconnect from the controller so if one gets run into by a toddler the cord just comes out instead of ripping. Now, customer service! Wow! We had one controller that, after a few months, started having a problem with one of the keys sticking (no dust or grime that we could see and they always make sure they have clean hands before playing). I emailed customer support to see if there was anything we could do, and after asking for a picture of the front and back, along with our order number, they sent out a new controller free of charge!

For $15.00 this has been beyond worth it. I have fixed my 4 joycons continuously, from replacing the joystick to replacing batteries inside the joycons. For 15.00 you can literally pick up almost 3 of these controllers vs one joycon, let that sink in. The controller aesthetically is nice but is very light weight and feels cheap (you get what you pay for) BUT all controls work flawlessly no drift and joysticks are solid. You can't beat this price I just wish the USB connector was 15 to 20ft long instead of 10ft. Oh and the USB connector I believe is proprietary so if you lose the USB to this or if it breaks the controller won't work with other connectors by from what I read and from what I see now.

Good controller, I've been using it since the year I purchased. The only problem with this controller are joysticks is slowly wearing off after 2 years of use, or even three. Balanced battery life & good connectivity, & color. Still would buy it again in the future.

It’s an amazing product. It works flawlessly and I love how it has three back buttons in the back and I love the colors.

Fonctionne très bien

É o melhor controle do Yoshi que existe, ainda mais com quem gosta muito do Yoshi

Fonctionne bien. Le dessin plaît beaucoup à mon fils, fan des Pokémon.

The controller looks amazing, exactly like in the picture It is pretty light since it doesn't have batteries and it comes with a 3 meter cable which is really nice if you want to play on the sofa The sticks are great and feel pretty good quality

O produto funciona muito bem, o controle faz um pouco de barulho ao clicar, mas não é ridiculamente alto, como não possui a maior parte de peças que outros controles tem (vibração, giroscópio, leitor de amiibo) ele é muito leve, o que pode dar a sensação de ser muito "barato". O controle é ótimo para quem quer ter um controle com fio e não quer pagar o preço absurdo que estão os controles de switch ultimamente. Não cheguei a tentar configurar no PC, o windows reconhece ao conectar, mas não funciona direto nos jogos, pode ser possível com ajuste em configurações ou software extra.