I'm usually of the "get what you pay for," mindset, and stay far away from cheaper electronics; after all the 4 and 5 star products that turned out to be junk from amazon, I came to use and embrace fakespot (hello fake reviews!). Yet after seeing some reviews from other sources, I decided to save 20$ + and spring for an aftermarket alternative instead of the Nintendo controller.
Itooks cool (if blue lights are your thing) but felt noticably cheaper than other premium brands I've owned in the past (logitech, Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo, etc.) Logged about 15 hours of game time over the course of about a year and a half, kept safely away in a cupboard most of its life, and I even charged it about halfway to maintain the life of the lithium battery while it was in storage. This controller never touched the hands of a child or irresponsible owner, never dropped, and kept in a dry, air conditioned environment it's entire ownership.
After picking up Zelda today, I brought it out and it decided not to charge or turn on. I've tried every suggestion online and decided it wasn't worth the trouble to try to get the warranty for a product I never really liked from the beginning; best case scenario, I get a new replacement and probably have it break on me again while sitting in the cupboard. Pdp had their one chance to make me their customer, but I will never buy from them again.
I guess that I should have bought the first party one from the beginning, and trusted my instinct. You may want to do the same.
Afterglow Pro Controller for Wii U - Blue
Platform :
Nintendo Wii
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- Wireless connection to the Wii U console
- Color-coded circuit board and LED lighting system
- Easily accessible button to turn lights on or off
- Rechargeable lithium polymer battery
- Includes 8-foot mini-USB charging cable
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Product information
| ASIN | B00BRA9R5G |
|---|---|
| Release date | April 18, 2013 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
#58,912 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
#95 in Wii U Gamepads & Standard Controllers #1,083 in Wii Accessories |
| Pricing | The strikethrough price is the List Price. Savings represents a discount off the List Price. |
| Binding | Accessory |
| Rated | Everyone |
| Item model number | PL-8622BL |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Manufacturer | Performance Designed Products |
| Date First Available | March 8, 2013 |
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2016
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This controller is honestly the best choice of any of the many Wii U controllers. It functions identically with the Nintendo version while also looking better and being cheaper. The controller does have a few cons though, the main one being the smaller battery life compared to the Nintendo version, I get about 20 hours per charge and a little less if the LEDs are turned on. Another con is that the ZL and ZR buttons are analog triggers even though the Wii U doesn't support analog so it does have a lot of travel before anything happens. Lastly the controller sometimes when turned on it will read as moving to the left constantly and must be reconnected to fix the problem. Overall this controller is very much worth it and if you aren't nit picky with its cons it will be your favorite controller
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2014
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works great on Call of Duty and other wii u games that work better with controller, I use it for multiplayer on madden, FPS, and pretty much anything where you want to have a controller handy. some games don't allow a pro controller and only allow a wii remote but every game that says it allows Pro Controller accepts this and I have had no issues with this operationally. The plastic had a strange sticky-ish feeling when I first got it, like it was freshly melted into it's shape off a line or something but after I've had it for a while it now feels more comfortable and no longer feels like a sticker. Pretty durable, Sticks are a little quick for novices but if you play xbox or something and know how the sticks are these sticks are almost exactly the same as those controllers, different controller entirely though, don't expect a 360 controller.
overall good controller, durable, clean, fast reacting,
tip: keep it plugged in mostly when you play it's standalone time like most wii u controllers is not very long(maybe an hour or 2)
overall good controller, durable, clean, fast reacting,
tip: keep it plugged in mostly when you play it's standalone time like most wii u controllers is not very long(maybe an hour or 2)
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016
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These work great. I bought 3 of them so that we could have 4 controllers for the Wii U when my kids want to play with me and their Uncle and we have had zero problems. I prefer this controller to the gamepad to be honest. We've had them for over 6 months and they are still like new. The battery in them lasts a really long time between charges. We aren't marathon gamers though--just an hour or two at a time--so these were the perfect solution for us. The fact that they light up makes them even more fun and the blue light is very pleasant...more like a glow.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2016
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I was on the fence about getting a non-Wii branded pro controller, but this unit has been pretty good after a couple of weeks of using it.
It DEFINITELY makes SMW3D more enjoyable. In fact, I prefer this to the gamepad that comes with the WiiU. Which is just as well as my son likes the pad, and actually uses it to play (meaning not our 40" LCD monitor).
I can get sweaty in your hands, but I cannot imagine any controller being immune to sweaty hands.
Worth it!
It DEFINITELY makes SMW3D more enjoyable. In fact, I prefer this to the gamepad that comes with the WiiU. Which is just as well as my son likes the pad, and actually uses it to play (meaning not our 40" LCD monitor).
I can get sweaty in your hands, but I cannot imagine any controller being immune to sweaty hands.
Worth it!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Controller is colorful and seems to work fine, however ours had broken mini usb connector on ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2015Verified Purchase
Follow up to my first review. Controller broke and was returned a few days after receiving. Company received and signed for controller on 5/14 however did not follow up with a refund. I realized almost a month later credit not completed. Contacted Amazon and they handled everything. Company wrote asking I change my review so went from 1 star to 3. Controller is colorful and seems to work fine, however ours had broken mini usb connector on device which after 2 days would not allow it to charge. My son enjoyed the controller until it broke.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2013
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Set it up per the instructions and the Wii U says I have a Pro Controller attached. Works well for what little time I've spent with it. I've used other Afterglow controllers and had decent luck with them; I expect this one to work as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2014
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This controller is an excellent alternative to the standard Wii U Pro Controller. All parts are quality, and the battery last about as long as the standard Pro controller from Nintendo. The lights are optional, which is good because they are fairly bright in a darker room. Overall an excellent buy and a great way to save a little money if you're looking for a bargain.
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La Kobra Taka Taka
5.0 out of 5 stars
Bueno, bonito y Barato
Reviewed in Mexico on January 9, 2017Verified Purchase
El control esta muy padre, la bateria le dura demasiado, la larga duracion es caracteristico de los controles afterglow, la vibracion de los controles es pasable, y muy facil de sincronizar,...
Tania CO
5.0 out of 5 stars
Al fin llegó
Reviewed in Mexico on October 6, 2015Verified Purchase
Después de una larga espera de entrega, llegó y fue una grata sorpresa para el dueño del WiiU; lo estrenó de inmediato.
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