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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 772 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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89%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the GameCube Style Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch, praising its exceptional quality, ease of use, and nostalgic feel. Many appreciate the long cord and its reliable wired connection, perfect for various games. While some find it lightweight and miss the rumble feature, the controller's compatibility and overall performance are frequently highlighted as positive aspects. A few users reported issues with trigger responsiveness and joystick drift.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Totally worth it! Classic style

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

    My niece loves it, we use it to play It takes two. I’m looking to buy one for me.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GameCube controller for Nintendo Switch

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

    This is such a clutch item! I can finally play super smash Bros the real way on my Nintendo switch OLED. 5 Stars, highly recommend. Feels like the good old days with a gamecube!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement

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

    Bought this controller because I couldn't find an adapter to use a normal gamecube controller on my switch. At first it felt a little cheap because it's really light compared to the normal gamecube controller, but so far it's played very well for me in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cool controller

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

    PROS: It’s comfortable, has replaceable cable, and extra buttons for the Switch. Very responsive too. CONS: No rumbles. Build qualiity ok but plastic is thin.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best controller

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

    if you aint playing Smash Bros on this controller you’re probably a noob.

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

    Nintendo Switch /Game Cube.

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

    Great controller very nostalgic to the Game Cube. Handles great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Must have for Smash

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

    If you're trying to play Super Smash Bros without this controller, you're an idiot

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Feels amazing almost like the original gamecube controller

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Worked like it should, but missing features

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

    This is a great controller if you don't mind being plugged in while using it. Even though I knew it was wired and didn't have the HD rumble feature, as soon as our family started using it I came to realize that we wanted these features more than saving money for the price of this unit over one that is wireless and has HD rumble. I would say pay for the difference because it is well worth it. This has nothing to do with this controller being bad at what it does, because it worked great with our Switch, but the trade off in a lower cost to not be wireless and not use all of the features a Switch has to offer is not worth it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game controller

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great controller. Corded, cord is very long so makes playing easy from anywhere

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

    Gc switch

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

    Best controller ever made. Nintendo nailed it on the GameCube and I'm glad it made it's way to the switch

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Great controller for $22. Only downside is that the A and B buttons get stuck after a while. Or it gets stuck drift

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Controller 2

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

    My grandson says he loves the controller! This is the 2nd of two purchases.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fits perfectly in hand just like the original

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

    Ive always thought the Gamecube controller was the best video controller ever made. This one for the Switch does not disappoint. The only problem I had with it was it randomly quit working the second time I plugged it in. I was using a USB port on the back of the Switch and it just quit recognizing it. My Switch is only two years old, so i wouldn't think it was a bad port. Once i switched to a side port, all was well.

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

    Decent Entry Level "Gamecube" Controller

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

    While modeled after the gamecube controller, this actually is a pro controller that plugs in via USB. Unfortunately this will not match the quality of the official Nintendo Gamecube Controller. The plastic feels cheap and very OFF. The D-Pad is nice and big though...readily available for you to have an easier time taunting your friends in Smash, lol. The only reason you would get this is if you were playing smash casually, and wanted the extra buttons like the home button. (Camera button doesn't work in Smash). Otherwise, if you are playing competive, the official gamecube controller is your best best. (wired)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GameCube remake and it’s great

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

    Great feel. Light but solid and it’s the same as the game cube controller . Only issue is motion control for some games isn’t integrated so make sure you know that before using it to play certain games .

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Deal

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

    Awesome controller great bang for buck, just wish it had rumble. Haven't got it working with PC yet. Works as pro controller with all switch games though.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love this controller, had a small hiccup with the micro usb being dodgy but other then that it’s amazing. Feels just like a classic GameCube controller but with the functionality of a pro switch controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Controller quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great controller

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

    Excellent controller for the money. Not as good as the original GameCube controllers, but pretty killer value/quality for the price. Would buy more.

    I would 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! Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our controller. Stay safe! powera-alpine

  • Pros mentioned:
    Compatibility

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Works perfect and helps with Games like Mario Sunshine and Resident Evil 0

    I would recommend this to a friend