PDP - Afterglow™ Wave Wireless Pro Controller with Motion for Nintendo Switch™, and Nintendo Switch™ - OLED Model - Black

My daughter loves this remote. So many color options (purple option, black and I saw blue), rechargeable, and the charge holds for hours. We played family feud on new years for several hours. Different color glow for charging and fully charged. Great buy!

This is a great substitute for the switch pro controller. This does almost everything the pro controller does except for the rumble, but you do get the lights. Setup is easy and it comes with a charge right out of the box. The switch easily paired to it and actually connects faster than the joycons at the L+R controller page. So this is the same size as the pro controller but is tad lighter-- probably because of the lack of rumble mechanism. But the grip though, for some reason is better than the pro. It couldn't be because it is newer-- the lights area do not have ridges but do have a change of texture so maybe that helps with the grip. The back buttons are easy to reach and it really feels more comfortable to hold. Same size, more comfy-- can't pinpoint why. The build is great and looks durable and solid. Looks like it can take a beating. Now the lights, which I think is a plus. Is so easy to setup. Color, brightness level, light behavior all easy to figure out even without the manual. I only have one of these but they actually help after a quick break. Usually when I play with the kids, each one has an assigned joycon color. But in smash Bros, everyone reaches for the pro controllers because it reduces button spamming fatigue. Since we only have two pro controllers, the two kids who have the pros either have to remember what player number they are and look under the controller, or they usually end up switching controllers once we resume. The RGB will help with letting us know who has what controller. For now, we only have one of these afterglows but I will get 2 more because lighting is more useful than the rumble. For the programmable buttons, it is a nice to have for me because I could not make it work YET. The challenge is, playing Zelda TOTK, when you shield surf, it requires a certain timing. I was trying to program the right back button for the shield surf and the left button for the flip dodge. But I can't program while playing to see if my timing is correct. Maybe I have to play for a longer time to get the finger muscle memory before I program. But that my only gripe: I need to see my programming in action because the action set I want it for is pretty critical and it needs precise timing. I love the black and not a fan of other colors and the lights have the option to make it look less boring when the kids have it. Overall it is a very good controller. No connectivity or delay issues. It's very comfortable and battery life is great after 5 sessions so far. I think, it is a great alternative to the pro controller. I recommend!

The PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Pro Controller is an officially licensed Nintendo Switch controller compatible with both the original and OLED models. While it lacks the HD rumble functionality of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, its customizable RGB lighting adds a fun and unique aesthetic that sets it apart. The build quality is excellent—the controller feels durable and solidly constructed. It closely matches the size and feel of the official Pro Controller but is slightly lighter (likely due to the absence of the rumble mechanism). The buttons and analog sticks are responsive, with wireless range and latency on par with the official Pro Controller. It also fits onto my Pro Controller charging dock just like the official version. In addition to its solid core functionality, the Afterglow Wave introduces two features that distinguish it from the standard Pro Controller: the function button and two customizable back buttons. The function button serves multiple purposes. It indicates battery status (flashing red when low), adjusts the RGB lighting effects, and initiates the programming of the back buttons. The lighting effects are easy to cycle through allowing for quick customization of colors and patterns. The back buttons are a great addition, providing customizable controls that can be mapped to mimic any other button on the controller by following the instructions in the User Guide. Overall, the PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Pro Controller is a great value for its price. While the absence of HD Rumble may be a downside for some, the addition of RGB LED customization and mappable back buttons more than make up for it.