PowerA - GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - Wireless: Purple
Model: 1507452-01
SKU: 6260945
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Customers enjoy the wireless connectivity, nostalgic feel, and compatibility of the GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch. They appreciate that it resembles the original GameCube controller and works well for playing Super Smash Bros. However, some customers are disappointed by the lack of rumble and the fact that it runs on AA batteries.
Alright so, I purchased this controller without hesitation because 1.) Nostalgia - Gamecube Style Controller. 2.) It's wireless. 3.)Its awesome for super smash Bros. I immediately fell in love with it the second I pulled it out of the box because it's so cool to have a GameCube controller in my hands again. The second thing I thought is Wow! Why is this control so light? Well turns out it needs 2 AA batteries to power on (which are included) and it doesn't have any rumble motors in it. Having to use AA batteries is not that big a deal for me, honestly I prefer it sometimes because you can swap batteries out without having to be tethered to your console while it charges. But the lack of any rumble motors makes the controller feel cheap and light. All that aside, the buttons are actually quite premium feeling and responsive. The GameCube controller was / is one of the best controllers ever designed for a game console. They have nice big comfortable grips and shoulder buttons. You can game on this thing for hours without much discomfort. Every game I've tried with it so far works flawlessly. The C stick actually feels quite nice when playing shooters and the giant A button makes for an overall pleasant experience when clicking thorough Nintendo menus lol. This controller is a must for any super smash Bros / GameCube owner. My only complaint is that this controller is a bit expensive considering that it has no rumble feature, no NFC chip and no ir functions. If you can live without any of those 3 functions.then I highly recommend this controller.
Posted by Pons
I bought this controller to see what it was like to play the GameCube back in the day. I never had one so I picked this up to play with Smash Ultimate and other games as well. So far I have love this controller and have used it more than the actual pro controller. Yes it takes batteries but this is easily overlooked. The look and feel of the controller is fine as well. The buttons feel fine and the control sticks work well for me too. This is an overall good controller!
Posted by GamerGuy21
Gave a 4 because of the fact that it runs on AA batteries and no rumble. That aside it’s amazing the closest thing to an actual wave bird. Modern touch is cool with analogs sticks able to click in and all 4 shoulder buttons.
Posted by Chrono484
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