Customers enjoy the Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for its overall performance, comfortable ergonomics, and long battery life. The controller's lighting features and customizable back buttons are also well-received. Some users have reported issues with the rumble feature and stick drift. Overall, the controller is praised for its ease of use, connectivity, and lightweight design.
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Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Connectivity
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Written naturally and “contest‑ready” in tone.
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
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I picked up the PDP Afterglow Wave controller mostly because the RGB design caught my eye, but after using it for a week, I’m honestly blown away by how good it feels. The controller is super comfortable, with a grip shape that feels really natural even during long gaming sessions. The buttons have a clean, responsive click, the sticks are smooth and precise, and the triggers feel surprisingly high‑quality for the price.
The RGB lighting is the star of the show though — bright, colorful, and customizable without being over the top. It’s the kind of controller you can leave on a desk and it actually looks cool, especially in a darker gaming room. I’ve gotten a ton of compliments already.
Connectivity has been flawless. It paired instantly with my Switch and hasn’t dropped connection once. Zero input lag that I can notice, even in fast‑paced games. Battery life has also been better than I expected, especially considering the lighting effects.
For a third‑party controller, this might honestly be one of the best I’ve used. Comfortable, stylish, durable, and priced way lower than Nintendo’s official options — and in some ways, it actually feels better.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Connectivity, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The perfect Christmas gift for my son.
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This Nintendo Switch controller works great! The blue design looks awesome, and the controller feels comfortable to hold. The buttons are responsive, and the joysticks move smoothly with no delay. It connects quickly and works perfectly during gameplay. Great quality for the price — definitely recommended for anyone looking for an extra or replacement controller!
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Great product, looks great and connects easily to the switch. Lights are a fun touch and it feels great to hold. No lag or delay that I've noticed thus far (after a few months of gaming with it).
Stick drift after 2 Weeks. Replacement good so far
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Love the way this controller looks. Unfortunately after only 2 weeks of use the controller had stick drift. We returned it immediately and Best Buy gave us a replacement and so far no issues. But they need to start improving the quality of these controllers. Best Buy customer service is great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Stick drift
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stick drift after 2 weeks. Replacement good so far
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Love the way these look and feel. We got one in black and one in white. Unfortunately after only 2 weeks of use the black controller had stick drift. We returned it immediately and Best Buy gave us a replacement and so far no issues. But they need to start improving the quality of these controllers. Best Buy customer service is great.
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One of the better controllers that I've purchased. The battery life is good, but of course that varies with what you're playing. I like the ambient lights that a nice touch. Also, its has good hand grip comfort. I'll probably purchase another later this year to replace an older controller.
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Easy to connect, and use. I really like that the lights are dimmable & you can fully turn them off. I had an issue with my first order, I was able to return and reorder it no problem.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far so good!
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This controller has been great for the month that I've had it! It has a long battery life and is easy to charge. I love the light up colors.
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We bought this to have an extra controller for our Nintendo Switch. We loved the value compared to other options plus the lights are a great addition.
My daughter loves this controller and now its her default. Definitely would buy again.
Love this rechargeable wireless option for my kids
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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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!