Customer Ratings & Reviews

I love it improve game play and much easier to use

Love it! The color, ease of use, way the lights travel it’s great!

Great controller. I wish I had it years ago. Hope it lasts forever.

So fun. Love the remote and seems decent. No issues this far.

My grandsons love their new Nintendo switch controller

These are very cool and look better in person. Work wonderfully.

This is controller works well with my son game console

Wasn’t satisfied. Have a Switch 2 and play a lot of games. It didn’t fit well in my hands and therefore not useful to me. Returned this item.

Does not work with switch 2, even though it is stated to. Even hardwired to the console, the controller will not be detected. Works fine on switch 1.

No need to buy the 60 dollar remote. Better off with this one

This is a pretty decent Pro controller substitute that has the added benefit of RGB lighting. Battery life and connectivity seem to be decent, and the build quality is, for the most part, respectable. I found the button controls and thumbsticks to be a little squishy, and have to wonder how well they'd perform in any game that requires you to repeatedly hammer the B button or rapidly throws stick left and right to shake off an enemy. They were better than I expected, but there's a little looseness that makes me a bit apprehensive about how they'd hold up under pressure or over the long term. The weight and handling is decent, and the plastic is is sturdy (without reaching the brick solidity of the Pro controller build). Triggers and D pad also seems to get the job done without any issues. The lighting is neat, but unless this is an absolute must for your controllers, it doesn't add much to the experience *while playing.* You're looking at the screen or monitor; not your hands. It's still impressive to marvel at from time to time, though. The customizable buttons on the back were kind of a miss for me. Maybe I have large hands, but I found them to get in the way of a more firm grip on the back. These could come in handy for some games, but their placement on the back is a bit regrettable. Overall, this is a step up from most third party Pro controller-type controllers, but still noticeably weaker in some respects than an actual Pro controller. If you want durability, good construction,and just the best controller for playing your Switch games, then get the Prom. If you don't mind a little button squishiness and really want that RGB lighting (it is pretty), this is a good alternative that's almost as good as the Pro.

Controler has to be connected manually at each use and doesnt default to being the primary controller. Setting it up was difficult and I ended up going back to the regular system controller out of frustration.

Decent but not great controller. Only downfall is if you touch a button the lights will stay on for some time and drain the battery.

I'm enjoying the controller enough so far, and can at least recommend it as a basic controller for anybody to use. Setting it up for use is easy, as all it takes is pressing the sync button on top for it to connect to your Switch in seconds. The controller also has a nice weight to it, feeling solid and not "cheap" or feeling like it might break if you look at it funny. And while the fancy lights don't really have a function outside of aesthetics, they are a neat addition that can be customized slightly. The downsides are minimal but noticeable. First off, the instructions are digital only, but they can at least be accessed through the QR code on the back of the controller (though the risk of it wearing away is there). There doesn't seem to be much of a way to track how much power is remaining, at least as far as I've noticed. If you have a rather lengthy gaming session, I would recommend plugging it into the included USB cord just to be on the safe side. On a related note, it doesn't seem as though there's a way to replace the internal battery, so I'm unsure what the overall lifespan of it is and what you're supposed to do once it eventually runs out. The controller supposedly is compatible with gyro settings, but I have not been able to check this myself to know how well they work. I attempted enabling this on Fortnite, to no avail. You might have better luck with this, but even without it, the controller's basic functions work as they should.

This remote sucks! It wont hold a charge and I've only had ir a couple of weeks and the butons gets stuck.

This item does not sync with the Switch 2. Even after following the instructions, using the cable that came with the controller & the cable that came with the switch. It does work on the orignal switch.

poopy panties for a poopy guy..This is straight brown town here..

The PDP - Afterglow™ Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch™ is a visually striking and comfortable controller. The design is impressive, with vibrant lighting that adds a cool aesthetic touch. The controller feels great in hand, offering a comfortable grip during extended gaming sessions. In terms of performance, the button and joystick layout is intuitive, ensuring a seamless gaming experience without any unexpected actions. The battery life is commendable, lasting through 2-3 hour gaming sessions without any issues. Charging the controller after each session ensures it's always ready for the next use. Wireless connectivity is reliable, with no lag or connectivity issues even at a distance of 15 feet from the console. The build quality is solid, with a sturdy feel and good weight, indicating durability. All components, including buttons and joysticks, have held up well over time. While I didn't utilize the programmable back buttons, the RGB lighting zones were a fun feature to customize, allowing for a personalized gaming setup. For the price, this controller offers excellent value, especially with its wireless functionality and comfortable form factor, which is a significant improvement over the OEM controllers. Overall, the PDP - Afterglow™ Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch™ is a great choice for gamers looking for a reliable, aesthetically pleasing, and comfortable controller.

Let's face it: dominating your friends in Super Smash or Mario Kart is only so much fun with the normal switch controllers... but let's say you could blue-shell your way to 1st place with a glowing blue controller? That's a whole new level of "in your face". In terms of fun and cool factor, this controller fits the bill nicely with some different pre-sets you can engage at the click of a few buttons. You can also customize the back buttons pretty easily to have different functionality (PDP puts the manual online so it's easy to figure it out even though there's minimal documentation included with the actual device). Functionally, the controller does exactly what you want it to do: it's responsive with motion controls and all the standard buttons are snappy and have a good feel. It's hefty without being HEAVY. There's no rumble/vibration response as far as I can tell, but I kinda prefer that anyway. The controller is VERY comfortable in terms of ergonomics, but I did have a tendency to click the back buttons on accident pretty frequently... especially when picking up or setting down the controller - there's no "safe" way to pick it up without accidentally firing off one of the buttons. I did notice I was able to play longer with this: my hands did not get as tired or cramped as they normally do with the standard two Joy Controller setup I play with. Setup and charging time were very speedy, but as others have noted, there doesn't seem to be any battery indicator on the device. So far I've gotten several hours of play out of a single charge, lights blazing. My default is to plug things in every few sessions anyway, but the lack of some sort of wireless charging option is a little frustrating when so many other things are heading that way. I don't like having to keep track of yet another USB-C cable. One of the bigger problems with this controller is that your kids will insist they get to play with it, so... you're probably gonna want more than one if they game with you. Overall, this was a nice addition to my Switch.

My son said that doesn't like how to feels on his hands because it's hard to play without touching the back bottom and that difficult to play