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  • The text on the image reads "Nintendo Switch."
  • Nintendo Switch PDP controller with X, Y, A, B, and + buttons.
  • RGB Lighting: 8 Zones & 4 Modes for Nintendo Switch.
  • PROGRAMMABLE BACK BUTTONS For Quicker Responses PDP
  • RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 20+ HOURS OF PLAY NINTENDO SWITCH
  • Officially licensed by Nintendo. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo.
  • WIRELESS CONNECTION 30-FOOT RANGE FOR NINTENDO SWITCH. + Y X B BUILT-IN MOTION CONTROLS.
  • Ergonomically Designed For Comfort Switch Interactive Gaming Controller.
  • The text on the image reads "Nintendo Switch."
  • The text on the image reads "Nintendo Switch."
  • Nintendo Switch
  • Nintendo Switch + 1
  • Alt View 19. PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Blue.
  • Alt View 20. PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Blue.
  • NINTENDO SWITCH.
  • The text on the image reads: "AFTERGLOW WAVE Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - No Wires - Advanced RGB Lighting - Motion Control - Rechargeable - Mappable Assignables - RGB Zones - Boutons 8 - RGB 5 Zones - PDP."
  • PDP - AfterglowT Wave Wireless Pro Controller with Motion for Nintendo SwitchT, and Nintendo SwitchT - OLED Model - Blue Product Features video 1 minutes 14 seconds

PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Blue

Model:
500-252-BL
SKU:
6584256
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 342 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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

    Nice Controller

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller works well, the glow looks nice and the baterry life is excellent. Would buy again.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Great controller!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got these controllers to replace the the original ones for gaming with the family. They connect and work perfect!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Great value. Great battery life.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Comfortable to use. Decent battery life. Don’t love the lights but that’s a preference.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Purple

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Buttons

    Nice controller.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller works great. The color changing ability is neat. It feels hefty and well built. I wish it had vibtation and the buttons are loud.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Purple

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    My controller

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works great❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ergonomics

    Love this. So comfy to hold.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this controller. Awesome hand feel, sturdy design. Much better than the original controller adapter.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Nice value

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A nice upgrade to the smaller switch controls, it feels comfortable and plays true!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love it the bast thing i own for my Nintendo switch

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Colorful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice controller. Love the colors. The only thing it’s missing is the rumble option but still a nice controller.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Colorful

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very nice controller. Love the colors. The only thing it’s missing is the rumble option but still a nice controller.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good build quality, but sometimes you have to pair it again because it starts to not take commands correctly

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Purple

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Satisfied with this purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Happy with the product. It is possible to disable the back buttons so you don’t keep clicking them accidentally.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Purple

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great Controller

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the second controller I have purchased like this, we3 also have the purple one, and we really love it. The lights are fun and its ha great haptics.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - White

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lighting

    Great remote

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the lights and they indicate when the remote is charging verses fully charged.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Purple

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Solid controller

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty solid controller. Bright RGB, actually a little too bright in my opinion

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Amazing

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this controller so much, it’s amazing the color option the ease of use. It super comfortable to hold. Just over all great product

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Black

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Love this product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the switch and this new controler. Also a fan of the color

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Lighting

    Nintendo Controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works perfectly and it looks perfectly with all the lights on it.

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Great controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If you are sick of using the tiny little joy cons, this thing will help!

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - White

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Excellent

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent product, good time for delivery and price

    This review is from PDP - Afterglow Wave Wireless RGB Gaming Controller for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 - Purple

    I would recommend this to a friend
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