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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2460 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers recognize the Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch is well-received for its overall performance, appealing design, impressive battery life, and ease of use. The controller's connectivity, price, comfortable feel, and grip are also appreciated. However, some customers have reported issues with stick drift and the absence of a rumble feature, while others noted the controller's size and weight. Additionally, some customers mentioned it is not compatible with certain accessories.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decent value for the money, but gets stick drift quickly. Would still recommend the Nintendo brand Pro Controller though

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi RaineyB, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. This is not the PowerA experience we want you to have. We would like to check your controller and see if there's an available troubleshooting to rectify this issue. Please submit a ticket to https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ to be further assisted. powera-alpine

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Worked Great for 3 Months

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

    Worked great for 3 months and today the left joy stick suddenly stopped working giving an endless drift to the left

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi. Please submit a ticket on PowerA website through this link so we can help you further-https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ powera-alpine

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Just ok

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

    This worked ok, with little lag for a couple months. Now the joysticks don’t really respond.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Rumble feature

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Rumbleless controller

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

    Controller is ok but no rumble features. Ok for everyday use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Okay.

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

    I guess for the price and its robustness is great, but I just wish it was like bluetooth compatible as the pro controller for non nintendo devices. For the average nintendo switch users playing animal crossing, non competitive smash, and only on the switch, I'd give 4-4.5 stars. For people like me, 3 stars. I don't know how strong it is against stick drift, but it doesn't seem to want to let me down yet unlike the joy cons.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Strictly for switch

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

    I bought this hoping to connect it to my laptop and use it for gaming because I like the switch controller layout... it was bad idea... even over USB it's difficult to get it to function properly. If you specifically need a switch controller, it might be great. If you need it for any other purpose, stay away.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Controller review

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

    It works but never see it fully charge 1-2 bars will show

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Thank you for taking the time in leaving a review. We're sorry to hear about it. You can file a warranty claim on our support page https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ and we'll be glad to help you further. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Cons mentioned:
    Rumble feature, Weight

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's alright

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

    It looks great, and feels alright. Pretty light weight. Doesn't feel as good as the Nintendo pro controller. It also doesn't support rumble, which makes playing certain games feel empty. The ability to map buttons is pretty cool though.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Feels nice but drifts

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

    Played one session and it started drifting pretty noticeably to the left side so I ended up returning. Otherwise quite a nice controller, it feels good in my hands and is easy to use.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Testing The Controller

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

    I’m not gonna lie, this controller is good and fits super well on my hands when I play, but over time, some parts of it began to loosen and not work. Other times, the analog stick’s dead zone would be very wonky and would automatically move my character in-game. I’ve had better controllers, but I wanted to give this model design a try. At this point, I have to take it back since I do have warranty on it, but overall, a pretty good controller.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't feel as good as OEM.

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

    Still a typical 3rd party controller. Works better then third larties of the past but still not quite as well as a OEM.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Controller

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

    Feels nice in the hand, I have big hand and most controllers aren’t big enough

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Controll

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

    Hi I gave 3 stars because the saler didn’t put my apt number and wasn’t deliver the date that suppose to and it was a gift for my niece but I send it to her and she said is a good controll if it was for the hard time and stress I had I will but 5 stars next time but Ty bestbuy my niece love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi, Diana. We're sorry about your encounter. We're glad to hear that your niece loved the controller. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    so so

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

    uhm I wasn't able to connect to my switch, it won't let me, it only works when it's connected

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works great if you maintain it.

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

    Works better than previous “pro” controllers we have purchased. But the joystick still started to drift. After cleaning it a little it seems to work better. There was little to no dirt in the socket. I shouldn’t have to clean them at all. Especially a couple months after purchasing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Rumble feature

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good option with flaws

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

    Overall this worked really well. Unfortunately it just felt very light and didn’t have a great feel compared to the pro controller. The programmable buttons are a nice feature and are in a good spot. No rumble was part of the deal breaker I thought I could live without. But honestly I use it all the time so this didn’t work out for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent

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

    Its a finger print magnet and for me that was a deal breaker, but overall the controller is a good controller with the extra back buttons. Good controller just not for me.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Its okay

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

    Its ok, a budget friendly switch controller. Good enough until you get an adapter for an xbox one pad

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Rumble feature

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The official pro controller is a better choice

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

    The controller gets the job done but there is no rumble included in the controller and the overall build doesn’t feel like a premium controller. I would go for the official Nintendo Switch Pro controller

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from PowerA Team
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      Hi. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your honest review and for using our product for your gaming experience. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. In case you encounter issue or you need help, don't hesitate to reach us at https://www.powera.com/support/. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Average 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 controller is just ok. Solid build and if you want to save $10 than it might make sense. The analog sticks are raised a bit too high for my liking

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend