PowerA Controller For Nintendo Switch Review

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PowerA's Zelda and Mario Edition gamepads for Switch have smooth analog sticks and buttons, and they're only $30, but only work when wired and lack motion control.
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  • @gamespot
    @gamespot6 жыл бұрын

    Do you think you might grab a PowerA controller for Switch?

  • @Demonkingx5

    @Demonkingx5

    6 жыл бұрын

    GameSpot yes.

  • @nathanthomas4210

    @nathanthomas4210

    6 жыл бұрын

    I need to know if it has HD RUMBLE.. I'm a big fan of that....

  • @ya64

    @ya64

    6 жыл бұрын

    I might grab the Mario one when I finally buy a Switch. It looks hella sexy!

  • @virtuoso1505

    @virtuoso1505

    6 жыл бұрын

    Probably gonna get the BotW one because.. zelda. Then I'll buy the pro controller down the line because... Nintendo controllers.

  • @gtamike_TSGK

    @gtamike_TSGK

    6 жыл бұрын

    GameSpot GameCube version FTW

  • @JadesOfGrey
    @JadesOfGrey6 жыл бұрын

    You keep saying it only lacks motion controls but it also lacks rumble and amiibo support.

  • @j.l.tgamingfan6073

    @j.l.tgamingfan6073

    6 жыл бұрын

    thedreadedzero who needs amiibo support when you got your joy cons to do that

  • @JadesOfGrey

    @JadesOfGrey

    6 жыл бұрын

    Never said it was important, just pointing out that it should have still been mentioned in the review for people to at least have accurate information. Might be important to some people.

  • @j.l.tgamingfan6073

    @j.l.tgamingfan6073

    5 жыл бұрын

    alan bane Nah Do You?

  • @isaacm6856

    @isaacm6856

    5 жыл бұрын

    Like I care

  • @RXH14
    @RXH146 жыл бұрын

    that Zelda controller is the sexiest Nintendo controller I've ever seem...

  • @PsychoMantisss

    @PsychoMantisss

    6 жыл бұрын

    PowerShock X I agree, and I hate gold coloring, but god that's good looking.

  • @cc-ol4wi

    @cc-ol4wi

    6 жыл бұрын

    how

  • @erroldtumaque3430

    @erroldtumaque3430

    6 жыл бұрын

    i liked the design up until that had link shooting the bow i couldve done without that

  • @shinbakihanma2749

    @shinbakihanma2749

    6 жыл бұрын

    PowerShock X No it's not

  • @natedogg5641

    @natedogg5641

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's so sexy! I hope it has a rumble pack too. After a few drinks who knows what could happen...

  • @PimpinFAR
    @PimpinFAR6 жыл бұрын

    Wow these looks amazing, i didnt even kno about them b4 this vid

  • @ETFbvbAA
    @ETFbvbAA6 жыл бұрын

    I was going to buy this since I saw the preorders go up. This is like the first video I've seen anyone talking about it. They look so niiiice I can't wait till they come out.

  • @KaiserGX
    @KaiserGX6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for showing off the analog caps...

  • @PsychoMantisss
    @PsychoMantisss6 жыл бұрын

    That Zelda one is sooo nice looking, I hate gold coloring, but it's subtle and I actually like it.

  • @HO-nw1rn

    @HO-nw1rn

    6 жыл бұрын

    Aeladya lucina I see so you are a man of culture aswell

  • @chocolatewheelchair

    @chocolatewheelchair

    6 жыл бұрын

    It $25 brand new

  • @1b2f4c

    @1b2f4c

    3 жыл бұрын

    But also a scam

  • @Snotnarok
    @Snotnarok6 жыл бұрын

    Considering the joycons lack a decent dpad it'd be nice to hear thoughts on the dpads on these controllers. Whether they're responsive and good or wonky and crap like the 360 pad. I take it there's no vibration either? A lot of details missed out that would have been nice to have in this review.

  • @Cilverkid456
    @Cilverkid4566 жыл бұрын

    PowerA makes some damn good Controllers! Wii U mini Pro was fantastic and I have big hands

  • @MattAkiyama1
    @MattAkiyama16 жыл бұрын

    My brother got me this for my birthday, I love this controller.

  • @josephanimate
    @josephanimate6 ай бұрын

    Tried this on Fedora Linux 39 and this tutorial still works even 6 years later. Very Impressive

  • @ziifly
    @ziifly6 жыл бұрын

    Helpful video, man. Thanks!

  • @bulldogtonyyt1116
    @bulldogtonyyt11164 жыл бұрын

    I've been looking for a cheap multiplayer option to play Minecraft with my son, seen these at Walmart and not certain they would work! Thanks for clearing showing me all about these controllers, I'll definitely be buying one soon! Also, NEW SUBSCRIBER here! 😀

  • @zelllambert
    @zelllambert6 жыл бұрын

    I didn't like when I opened up my controller the d-pad is different to the picture on the box.

  • @OCGMAGICIAN
    @OCGMAGICIAN5 жыл бұрын

    my powered a controller doesnt work or connect anymore , i havent used it in a while and it wont seem to work anymore . is anyone experiencing this before ?

  • @JoelinLBK
    @JoelinLBK6 жыл бұрын

    Tbh I have huge hands and the only thing I don’t like is the single joy com sideways. the joycons in the grip feels fine. Still, these pro options are really tempting...

  • @zombiecrusher1100
    @zombiecrusher11006 жыл бұрын

    I must get my hands on one of those. Thanks for the good info. I haven't bought a pro controller because I don't like black. I'm a fan of color. Which is why I bought the switch with the red and blue joycons.

  • @sunpi
    @sunpi6 жыл бұрын

    I think it's best to save for the pro controller . 🙈 IT'S SO GOOD TO GAME WITH. But these do LOOK spicy💗

  • @EdgarGonzalez-fx5td

    @EdgarGonzalez-fx5td

    6 жыл бұрын

    sunsbookishgamesx I bet your coochie spicy also,like a mix of takis and hot cheetos.

  • @Crimsongz

    @Crimsongz

    6 жыл бұрын

    Edgar Gonzalez 😂😂😂😩😩😩

  • @sunpi

    @sunpi

    6 жыл бұрын

    Edgar Gonzalez fantastic.

  • @jedimaster12100

    @jedimaster12100

    6 жыл бұрын

    sunsbookishgamesx I think they look nice especially the black one. I am partial to the Splatoon controller I have though.

  • @fernank017

    @fernank017

    6 жыл бұрын

    Gee I wonder why Edgar is still a virgin

  • @sindylopez1573
    @sindylopez15733 жыл бұрын

    ty so much dude this really helped me im about to play now thx again

  • @021lamaravilla
    @021lamaravilla5 жыл бұрын

    i get this controller and its pretty neat but the left stick isnt working is there any way to fix it?

  • @pizza_boi0531
    @pizza_boi05316 жыл бұрын

    I definitely recommend PowerA controllers. They look good, feel good and the wire is really long so you don’t really have to worry about where to play it. Also for people saying that it doesn’t have motion controls, you don’t really need them. It’s really only crucial to Odyssey and Splatoon 2. And for the NFC reader it doesn’t have, just have the right joycon with you if you’re using amiibos and use that! Also, you know how the Switch comes with a joycon-grip? Yeah. I got the PowerA controller also because the joycon-grip has a use! Sure, it could be used for multiplayer, but what if you have barely any local friends (Like me...)? If you have barely any friends that play with you locally and you had the wireless controller, you would just throw that grip in the trash! WHY?! So I’d say get the PowerA one. It’s cheap and great. [EDIT] would you rather lose $40(AUS) or $90(AUS)

  • @lyianx
    @lyianx6 жыл бұрын

    Seems like i'd be a decent "player two" controller, but so far, i think Nintendo has done a pretty good job making motion control part of the overall control scheme, without making it the dominating one. I've gotten use to it in BotW and not sure i really want to play without it. Mario i can kinda take it or leave it. It doesnt feel intrusive. If i ever need one for a 2nd controller, i may get one. We'll see.

  • @jalene150
    @jalene1506 жыл бұрын

    I actually love using this more than my pro controller because of the Dpad. 2d games feel very good (better than the pro imo). But I do wish the pro had the same because of wireless and that kickass battery life.

  • @SilenceWillNotBeTolerated
    @SilenceWillNotBeTolerated2 жыл бұрын

    So , I found a couple of PowerA controllers with no charging cable. What cables can I use instead ?

  • @subzerotheiceninga8254
    @subzerotheiceninga82546 жыл бұрын

    When I got my nintendo switch for christmas, I got one of these with it, it was the Super Mario theme.

  • @MrBennyb11
    @MrBennyb113 жыл бұрын

    Can you connect a headset to this controller

  • @kaphasibad8369
    @kaphasibad83696 жыл бұрын

    Awesome I've been waiting for a cost effective alternative to the Switch controller this fits my budget and still looks sweet...I'm leaning towards Mario version ...plus I don't mind being plugged in to dock mode...matter of fact I'm on my way to GameStop to pick up as I write this...CHEERS!!!

  • @ojamison8460
    @ojamison84606 жыл бұрын

    other than splatoon or shooters with motion control coming to the switch (or really any motion aiming) i think i would really like to have this. Especially for something like street fighter 2 or Neo Geo fighting games since i can't afford a fight stick for my switch and am too lazy to make my own.

  • @Addicted2Battle
    @Addicted2Battle4 жыл бұрын

    thinking of getting my daughter a switch but controllers are expensive, is the motion control really needed can i just buy a power a controller or do you need the joycons for every game

  • @JWard-sp7wt
    @JWard-sp7wt6 жыл бұрын

    Why does the cord come out of the controller if it only works wired

  • @zeldafreak2232

    @zeldafreak2232

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jordin Ward For storage maybe?

  • @BoomBoomBrucey

    @BoomBoomBrucey

    6 жыл бұрын

    Wires break easily, better to replace a cable for £1 than the entire controller for £30, but then you could also argue that it's more likely to break now it's removable.

  • @cheiften98

    @cheiften98

    6 жыл бұрын

    everything ive had wired has broken. my wireless headset has lasted so long compared to all my wired ones.

  • @SHADOSTRYKR

    @SHADOSTRYKR

    6 жыл бұрын

    I kinda feel like theyre hoping to trick someone just looking at a picture of it on the box that its wireless.

  • @shinbakihanma2749

    @shinbakihanma2749

    6 жыл бұрын

    The wire comes off so that can swing the controller like a bolo or lasso, and the wire then releases the controller so that it can sail across the air like a missle, bashing your prey over the head, instantly killing or knocking them unconscious. HUZZAH YOU WIN!!!!!

  • @ultruhpvp16
    @ultruhpvp166 жыл бұрын

    are the triggers clicky like the joy-cons?

  • @elRnBtv
    @elRnBtv6 жыл бұрын

    Does this control actually avoid the characters from moving on its own. I have that issue with the joy cons

  • @user-rt9xp6sq8y
    @user-rt9xp6sq8y5 жыл бұрын

    So you can’t use the controller in hand held mode right?

  • @noahboi3666

    @noahboi3666

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nope

  • @fasckira
    @fasckira6 жыл бұрын

    They do look beautiful, but I rely on the motion controls way too much in Splatoon 2 and even in Zelda for simple things like accuracy adjustment when shooting. Shame, as that Zelda one looks lush!

  • @WednesdayMan
    @WednesdayMan6 жыл бұрын

    you can buy a USB C to Micro USB to have it work on the switch in table top mode. BUT: you need a stand for the switch which was a must have in the first place because the kickstand isn't the best.

  • @zuubu

    @zuubu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Are those available on Amazon? Can you send me a link of them?

  • @Someone-gh7tj

    @Someone-gh7tj

    5 жыл бұрын

    TheKHfan358over3d send me a link please

  • @goldflowergamer3139
    @goldflowergamer31396 жыл бұрын

    I bought a Zelda BOTW style Wired Pro Controller a year and a half ago, and just recently, it stopped working. My Switch won’t read it at all. Is there a way to fix this?

  • @pnvgordinho
    @pnvgordinho6 жыл бұрын

    I wish that brand could do some new joy cons with the analog sticks in the right spot.

  • @michaeltuckey7
    @michaeltuckey76 жыл бұрын

    /noclip shirt. Good Stuff :)

  • @FullmetalAsian
    @FullmetalAsian6 жыл бұрын

    I'd buy that Zelda one just to collect it, thats how sick it looks. The Mario one is great too. I'd also by a pro controller because I want to be able to play with it while in tabletop mode if I decide to to use it in handheld mode.

  • @Acrophobia1981
    @Acrophobia19816 жыл бұрын

    I just bought the Zelda one but it doesn't have removable thumbsticks..did they do away with them?

  • @fancymin1
    @fancymin15 жыл бұрын

    However...where do I get a new cable that actually fits?

  • @VAP0RCL0UD79
    @VAP0RCL0UD794 жыл бұрын

    Is this only for switch? Can we use this for retropi or pc games?

  • @brandendross
    @brandendross5 жыл бұрын

    What are the power a controller cords called? I’m losing my mind looking for one on the internet

  • @juicem5732
    @juicem57326 жыл бұрын

    Can you press in the analog stick?

  • @VANSmallhousen
    @VANSmallhousen6 жыл бұрын

    How many controllers can I plug in at one time? Like for two player

  • @Csonic6
    @Csonic66 жыл бұрын

    Because there usb does that mean they can work for PC too?

  • @zacharybeneke3138
    @zacharybeneke31386 жыл бұрын

    Could you put where you got the controllers in the description

  • @soerayahh
    @soerayahh4 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me how to connect a wire controller for Nintendo to an Apple iPad pro

  • @glowingmonster
    @glowingmonster4 жыл бұрын

    There is also a little dimple in the center of the charger port that prevents you from using another type of charger. Failed to mention that detail guys. SO if the SPECIFIC WIRE shorts out then you're SOL and have to buy another controller all together.

  • @Nephalen
    @Nephalen6 жыл бұрын

    but how long is the cable?

  • @thehurrikain4139

    @thehurrikain4139

    6 жыл бұрын

    8/10 feet

  • @thehurrikain4139

    @thehurrikain4139

    6 жыл бұрын

    I got one myself today and it's pretty good

  • @Nephalen

    @Nephalen

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @zuubu

    @zuubu

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@thehurrikain4139 hey, where are you from?

  • @smashwolf5980
    @smashwolf59806 жыл бұрын

    i got the mario themed its LIT!! and i spend 150 hours of splatoon 2 with that conteroller woooo!!!!

  • @orlandomora1302

    @orlandomora1302

    3 жыл бұрын

    Do you know how to us the buttons in the back of the controller?

  • @ayaan8443

    @ayaan8443

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@orlandomora1302 hahaha I have the same doubt

  • @raylmao0596
    @raylmao05966 жыл бұрын

    are the triggers clicky? and digital?

  • @user-ri5oc5rw5b
    @user-ri5oc5rw5b5 жыл бұрын

    I have one question does is work on the phone or only SWITCH cuz i have Super Mario bros 3 on my phone

  • @adamstokes4210
    @adamstokes4210 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great video

  • @dholmlund
    @dholmlund6 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried the d-pad with street fighter?? I'm always wanting a controller with a great d-pad. I'd rather use that than an analog stick.

  • @HinaCabina
    @HinaCabina6 жыл бұрын

    Those designs are like a million times better then anything available for the pro controller.

  • @HinaCabina
    @HinaCabina6 жыл бұрын

    How long is the cord ?

  • @randyflores2933
    @randyflores29336 жыл бұрын

    Does it have Analogue triggers or digital? I need to know...

  • @flawlessgodzess570
    @flawlessgodzess5706 жыл бұрын

    I just want to know if the dpad is good since no one has mentioned it..

  • @sithqueengigi588
    @sithqueengigi5886 жыл бұрын

    Definitely buying I have a bluetooth adapter for my Switch from Mayflash. I could connect it wirelessly.

  • @brxno1578
    @brxno15783 жыл бұрын

    hello, i bought a wired bulbassaur power a control for nintendo switch, but i don't know the reason why the nintendo switch is failing to recognize the control Can you say, why the nintendo switch don't recognize the controller?

  • @joost9430
    @joost94306 жыл бұрын

    I wish there was a version of the pro controller looking like that. I don't want a wired controller though..

  • @bryce3956
    @bryce39566 жыл бұрын

    Can someone please help me. I bought 2 of these controllers for my Switch and neither one is working. I tried plugging in the cord into all 3 USB slots and none of them are working. None of the buttons work on the controller. Am I doing something wrong? I can't believe both controllers are broken on arrival. I also tried plugging something else into the USB port and it worked just fine so it's not the dock.

  • @jeremysart
    @jeremysart6 жыл бұрын

    It's a bummer they don't have a wireless option! I liked my Power A controllers for Wii U

  • @WS6xxStarscreamxx
    @WS6xxStarscreamxx6 жыл бұрын

    Probably lacks the NFC reader too.

  • @MouldyCrayon

    @MouldyCrayon

    6 жыл бұрын

    yep

  • @thesvc2006

    @thesvc2006

    6 жыл бұрын

    it does. reviewer was uninformed.

  • @Oldstalk

    @Oldstalk

    6 жыл бұрын

    Bagman That's for amishit so no one is giving a damn about it.

  • @DerpyDimentio

    @DerpyDimentio

    6 жыл бұрын

    Oldstalk you would be surprised by the amount of people that actually buy the amiibo lol

  • @WS6xxStarscreamxx

    @WS6xxStarscreamxx

    6 жыл бұрын

    Derpy Dimentio yeah. I buy some but don't care that the reader isn't there. I got 2 pro controllers and the joycons. Just glad to see affordable controllers.

  • @creeperstkoed6282
    @creeperstkoed62826 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't you usr a converter to use it on the bottom of the switch out of docked

  • @faith5897
    @faith58973 жыл бұрын

    i have the princess controller that needs a cord that has a little grove in it, do you know where i can buy one because i lost it

  • @koopapro1015
    @koopapro10156 жыл бұрын

    The controllers looks nice I might get one

  • @stevencarleton7224
    @stevencarleton72246 жыл бұрын

    Can you use these in Portable mode?

  • @GameGuyBenn
    @GameGuyBenn5 жыл бұрын

    How do you remove the analogs? I can't

  • @francochan
    @francochan5 жыл бұрын

    Can you use 8 of these on a single switch?

  • @dylanwall973
    @dylanwall9732 жыл бұрын

    Lost my wire for the controller where would I get the wire from and what do I type for the wire

  • @JustinTheClaw
    @JustinTheClaw6 жыл бұрын

    @GameSpot - I already have a wired HORIpad, and I love it, but I miss the rumble. Is rumble present in the PowerA controller?

  • @monarchsub

    @monarchsub

    6 жыл бұрын

    no

  • @Joel-bt4tt

    @Joel-bt4tt

    6 жыл бұрын

    Justin Check out the J&Top Wireless Switch controller it has both rumble and motion controls

  • @1b2f4c

    @1b2f4c

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not at all

  • @BigAlvideos101
    @BigAlvideos1012 жыл бұрын

    But does the control pad (+ pad) have the same issues that the Pro Controller has? That's what I want to know!

  • @protagonist-kunspersona5860
    @protagonist-kunspersona58606 жыл бұрын

    The joysticks 1 of the 2 I bought are broken they just stopped working right the left one moves on its own and the second one just stopped working entirely

  • @Madchimpz
    @Madchimpz6 жыл бұрын

    Aren't there certain shrines that require motion controls? If so it would seem odd to have a Zelda themed pro controller if you can't play the entire game with it.

  • @SSNolan_
    @SSNolan_6 жыл бұрын

    I WOULD buy them, but the no motion controls is a turn off for me, personally. I absolutely love Splatoon 2 and I use motion controls. I would love to get them for Mario Kart and Zelda, etc but it wouldn't be worth the extra $30 if I were to already own a pro controller. Just my thoughts, thanks for the review!

  • @xtigis
    @xtigis6 жыл бұрын

    I can’t confirm this with fact, but I believe if you purchase a usb c adapter for the controllers usb cable, it works when the switch is not docked.

  • @zuubu

    @zuubu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep, It does

  • @krispydream6907
    @krispydream69076 жыл бұрын

    Its about damn time

  • @Jaybi_Haider
    @Jaybi_Haider6 жыл бұрын

    "Link pulling his bow" 😏😏😏

  • @theiosking3630
    @theiosking36306 жыл бұрын

    Are these out yet?

  • @vivi-nm4by
    @vivi-nm4by5 жыл бұрын

    Does it work for multiplayer?

  • @ThunderBeastAviation
    @ThunderBeastAviation2 жыл бұрын

    What charger are they worth I bought one without a charger

  • @deutorio
    @deutorio5 жыл бұрын

    I've heard a LOT of complaints saying that its joysticks spoils after the 3 months

  • @zeth51
    @zeth516 жыл бұрын

    Those this works on pc?? I don't have a switch but i would love to use them on my pc.

  • @machinegamer3959
    @machinegamer39594 жыл бұрын

    Can you use headset with the controller

  • @danielmiller4279
    @danielmiller42796 жыл бұрын

    The NoClip shirt ;)

  • @georgesalcedo2735
    @georgesalcedo27356 жыл бұрын

    How many can be used at once?

  • @sushiyeah
    @sushiyeah6 жыл бұрын

    Woahhh this is about design!

  • @discopotato9822
    @discopotato98226 жыл бұрын

    Ijust ordered one on amazon

  • @junoestro
    @junoestro6 жыл бұрын

    Do they have motion controls? I want one for splatoon, and it's kind of a necessity

  • @arcadeperfectreviews2653
    @arcadeperfectreviews26536 жыл бұрын

    Do they have HD rumble?

  • @bricegraham8256
    @bricegraham82564 жыл бұрын

    I got one now and it good. though I don't like how loud the control sticks are when they hit against the sides of the controller. its nice and they've dropped in price i got one for 15 bucks

  • @ricochet628
    @ricochet6286 жыл бұрын

    Damn that Zelda controller looks awesome

  • @NoluvJoshy
    @NoluvJoshy4 жыл бұрын

    Couldnt you use a type c adapter for it

  • @barleytalk9622
    @barleytalk96224 жыл бұрын

    With the correct usb wud these controllers work on an Xbox? Has anyone tried it?

  • @leoviper
    @leoviper6 жыл бұрын

    I want both!

  • @bananaman6859
    @bananaman68596 жыл бұрын

    My power A controller drifts off to the left right and up and down and i don’t know how to fix it

  • @RandomFunnyGamer
    @RandomFunnyGamer3 жыл бұрын

    Why does my wired controller have buttens on the back?

  • @lirfrank
    @lirfrank6 жыл бұрын

    Does it have a NFC reader?

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