PDP - Wired Fight Pad Pro Controller Mario Edition for Nintendo Switch - Red
Model: 500-100-NA-D1
SKU: 6291733
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Customers often highlight the visually appealing design, especially the Pikachu character, and the extended length of the controller's cable. The controller's design and overall feel are also praised for providing a comfortable gaming experience. However, some users have expressed concerns about the joystick occasionally detaching during gameplay, and the fact that the controller is wired, which may not suit everyone's preferences.
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I got this controller today and had a few hours to test in in Smash Ultimate among other games. Let me tell you, for $25, this is the best controller I've owned. It is slightly larger than the official Nintendo GC controller, but it isn't too big to feel uncomfortable. It has a nice soft touch like plastic on the front that makes it nice to hold and the removable C stick to replace with a regular thumbstick is a great feature. The ZL and ZR buttons are the best feeling buttons I've ever used. It has a soft responsive feel like that of the official pro controller, but they are much larger and more comfortable to rest your fingers on. They have a perfect travel distance for digital buttons. The face buttons are a little clickier and have a little more travel than the official GC controller, but unless you have one right next to it, then you won't even notice a difference. The cable is also really long, I think around 8 or 10 ft, and it has a really nice and sturdy feeling USB connector with a bump so you know which side is facing up. This controller functions just like the pro controller but in a GameCube controller shell. It has all of the extra buttons +, -, Home, and Capture, as well as a second shoulder button. It also has clickable thumb sticks. Oh, and I can't forget about the tiny D-pad. It's super small, which I wish were the same size as the Power A D-pad is, but in terms of feel, I much prefer this one. It's not as soft and squishy as the Power A, and doesn't have too much travel. This controller is also usable on PC, just to put that out there for anyone wondering. I haven't tried it out on my Dolphin Emulator, but I plan to do that in the future. The lack of analog function in the triggers is easily made up with the extra buttons, like the second shoulder button. That makes it possible to map the controller in a way that lets Mario run and spray water at the same time in Super Mario Sunshine. My only gripe with this controller is that it feels hollow because of how thin the plastic shell is. It's by no means feather light, and it's super sturdy, but it just doesn't have a great heft to it like I like in a controller. It doesn't feel like the original in the hand, but it makes so many improvements in the original design that a lot of 3rd party manufacturers are failing to do. There are plenty of things wrong with the original controller and PDP did a good job making it better than before.
Posted by Frank
I always did prefer gamecube controllers over the joycon controllers, especially for games like Smash Ultimate. I love the design and the feel of the controller. The only issue is that the part for the joystick can detach while you're playing.
This review is from PDP - Wired Fight Pad Pro Controller Pikachu Edition for Nintendo Switch - Yellow
Posted by Anonymous
I did a fair amount of research on each Gamecube styled controller before landing on this one. This one is wired, could be a plus or minus depending on your preference...less input lag was key for me. It will is very well made for the price point. I like how you can switch out the classic yellow-c stick for a more modern joystick...game changer. There is something about the Gamecube layout that is just right for playing Super Smash Bros. I would definitely recommend this controller if you want a much easier time playing and even more so if you want to be competitive. Another major advantage to this controller compared to the original Gamecube controller is that it will work across all other games (don't quote me but I believe that's the case)...plus, it has the +/- buttons, as well as the Home button which is a lot more convenient than having to walk to your system or using another controller to navigate through menus/turn off the system.
This review is from PDP - Wired Fight Pad Pro Controller Link Edition for Nintendo Switch - Blue
Posted by ReadyPlayer3000