First, I would like to say that I'm a sucker for turqoise, having grown up with a GameBoy Color of said color; the minute I saw this, I HAD to have it.
Now, on to the main things to say, I got Power A's wireless GameCube controller with Christmas money, and fell for it right away; however, the button layout mostly works for Smash Bros. Ultimate, since some Switch games don't give you control-change options. With this in mind, I decided to look into getting one of these when I could afford it. Day one, I played with it quite a bit, playing three maps in Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition to test out its button latency, and control, and I can safely say that both control sticks work like a charm, the buttons feel natural to press, and even the shortcut buttons on the back help quite a bit! I currently have them set for the left and right d-pad, myself, so I can cycle through my items without stopping to use the control pad. The L, ZL, R, and ZR buttons are sorta clicky, and mildly loose, so they wiggle a bit, but they do exactly as they need to, and they feel just right to press. The home buttons are small, and plastic-y, but that's somewhat expected; they do feel nice to press, and their being right in the middle of the controller make them easy to reach!
Now for the d-pad itself. It differs from the rest of the controller, being a metal pad, for some reason; it's nice, and it's pretty, and feels surprisingly nice to use. It responds well when pressed, and I was able to use it to play Super Mario World quite well! At least, until the first castle. I noticed that diagonal presses to the up and right were hardly registering, even though diagonal down-right, and down-left worked just fine. I don't know for certain if it's this model of controller, or if it's a simple fix, but it's going to make platformer gaming more cumbersome for me. Even despite this, though, every other feature of the controller feels just right, so hopefully it won't interfere with my gaming too much.
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PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - Doom Eternal
Play your favorite Nintendo Switch games* like a pro with this officially licensed PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller. Built for comfort during extended gaming sessions, this Bluetooth wireless controller features motion controls, mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons, and standard ergonomic layout. Enjoy up to 30 hours of gameplay with new alkaline batteries** or add your own rechargeable batteries.
Wireless Freedom
Super-fun, super-freeing, the PowerA wireless controller for Nintendo Switch provides tangle-free gaming. Bluetooth 5.0 technology means excellent connectivity, and if your batteries go down—no worries! The included 10ft (3m) USB-C charge cable gives you plenty of length to play from your favorite spot in the room.
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Beautiful Designs
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch feature stunning designs, that bring freshness to iconic properties with vivid colors and cool graphics. Celebrate your favorite game with your new favorite new gamepad—with super-comfortable ergonomics, an intuitive button layout, and reliable performance.
- Black Controller with deep red accents and Doom Eternal design
- Wireless freedom using Bluetooth 5.0
- Features motion controls and mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons
- Ergonomic design with standard button layout*
- LEDs for player number, button mapping, and low battery warning
- Includes two AA batteries for up to 30 hours of gameplay**
- Officially licensed by Nintendo and Bethesda Softworks
- LxWxH Dimensions: 11.25” x 9” x 2.5” (4.5” w/ Joystick) / cm: 28.6 x 22.8 x 6.4 (11.4 w/ Joystick)
Advanced Gaming Buttons
Gain a competitive advantage rear-mounted Advanced Gaming Buttons you can program on-the-fly, mid-game—no app or system settings to configure. Just hold the program button for three seconds (1) followed by the button you wish to map (2), then select either AGR or AGL (3) to complete the process for quick mid-game button mapping.
PowerA Quality Promise
PowerA, controllers are designed and engineered to the highest standards. They’re made with quality materials, packed with the best gaming features, and they deliver reliable performance every time you play. Plus PowerA backs all products for 2-years, so it’s a controller you can count on.
Officially Licensed Product
This PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller is officially licensed by Nintendo. The Nintendo Seal means our controller has gone through Nintendo’s rigorous testing and evaluation process.
Although more expensive than an off-brand controller I tried, it's worth it
I compared the Ralthy controller to the official Nintendo Pro controller (henceforth "Pro controller"). In short, the Pro controller is far superior and the better purchase. Read on below to understand why I think so.HAND COMFORTThe most important aspect of a controller is how it feels in your hand — after all, if you're going to be playing for hours, you want it to be comfortable. The Ralthy controller is not nearly as comfortable or ergonomic as the Pro controller; it feels flat in parts where the Pro controller comfortably hugs your hand. This seems independent of hand size, as my girlfriend also agrees and she has very small hands (whereas I can easily palm a basketball).BUTTON PLACEMENTThe placement of the buttons and joysticks on the Ralthy controller are subtly different than on the Pro controller and — in the opinion of both my gf and I — the positions are worse. Many of the buttons as well as the right joystick are less comfortable/harder to reach. This is especially true of the L/R trigger buttons. They FEEL like triggers on the Pro controller, whereas on the Ralthy controller it's a very large button which is much harder to pull with your finger. Also, the official controller has two additional buttons on the grip which are missing on the Ralthy controller.BUILD QUALITYThe Pro controller is constructed out of slightly lighter plastic, so although it's slightly lighter it doesn't feel as sturdy or durable as the Ralthy controller. I feel like if I dropped it, the plastic would chip / crack, whereas the Ralthy controller's plastic feels tougher and would more likely just dent if I dropped it.BATTERIESThe Ralthy controllers have a built in rechargeable battery, which can be handy, but today's batteries do eventually get worse with time. Invariably at some point in the future the Ralthy controller will become unusable because the internal battery will hold no charge. In contrast, I like the fact that the Pro controller uses AA batteries, which means in theory as long as that type of battery exists this controller should be usable forever. Also, the Ralthy controller seemed to need a recharge after a long day of gaming but I have yet to need to replace the batteries on the Pro controller with about the same amount of usage.PRICEThe Ralthy controller costs about $15 less than the official Nintendo Pro controller, which makes it a tempting option for some people (including me). I decided to get both and see which I liked best and share those results with you so you can make a better decision. Sorry Ralthy, but in my opinion I would much rather pay an additional $15 for superior comfort, button placement, and the ability to always be able to use the controller far into the future.
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