Manufacturer | PDP |
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Brand | Nintendo Switch |
Item model number | 500-137 |
Color | Clear |
Weight | 89 grams |
Height | 4.5 inches |
Depth | 2 inches |
Product Id | 196983 |
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User Reviews and Ratings | 4.2 (845 ratings) 4.2 out of 5 stars |
UPC | 708056066062 |
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PDP Afterglow Deluxe LED Wireless Power Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Switch Lite/OLED Compatible
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I've had this controller for about 2 years now, and I love it. The LED lights in the controller are solid, with a decent selection of controllers. The programmable buttons are good too, with no issues with them at all. I love this controller and would totally recommend this to a friend.
As I've been someone who has used a Pro Controller almost exclusively since Day 1, I'm intimately aware of everything to do with its overall feel so it makes me very picky when I pick up anything else. The Afterglow Wireless Deluxe Controller is really the first third party wireless controller I've ever picked up that in any way feels comparable. Its weight, dimensions, and general essence make moving between the two about as seamless as you could hope, though there are minor differences. First, the finish on the controller's surface is more clearly plastic and in tactile terms feels polished versus the more matte feel of the Pro. Second, the ridge on the dual joysticks is raised a bit more, which takes a little getting used to but one could argue may be helpful in keeping it from slipping during intense play. Last, the layout of the home, screen capture, +, and - buttons is a bit different and higher... though that doesn't really have any negative impact. The only feature this controller lacks is rumble, but considering it's a bit cheaper that feels like a more than fair concession. In exchange you also get the LED lighting which not everyone may think it a plus but personally my wife actually loves. The fact that I could tweak it to glow purple makes her happy and if you had more than one in the house it would make it easy to know whose is whose. Gyro controls not only work, but moving between the two controllers in games that make use of them I couldn't really detect any difference in performance between them. The added triggers on the back of the controller aren't something I found helpful (I found them too easily to trip accidentally) but since you can remove the plate for them very easily it's a nice option to have. If the lack of a rumble feature isn't a dealbreaker I'd absolutely recommend this controller to anyone. If this would be your first pro-style controller I'd be even more enthusiastic in that since its price is lower and most of my observations wouldn't even apply since you wouldn't know any better. It feels surprisingly good to hold and play with, the LED lighting is fun and distinctive, and this is absolutely a terrific product without question.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] There are several genres of games where a controller like this is a must have if you want to be competitive. To name a few, I cannot for the life of me do well in Super Smash and Dragon Ball Fighterz with the default Switch's Joy-Con controllers. The controller is very comfortable for longer gaming sessions and my hands don't cramp up like they do when I use the joy-con controllers for too long. The LEDs lights are a cool little aesthetic bonus feature but do not really affect the experience much. I can live without them but do think they are pretty cool.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This controller works perfectly with my gaming system. The pairing process was very easy and connected flawlessly. The material feels nice in your hands and it appears and feels well made and strong. When playing, the sensitivity meets all expectations and enhances the gaming experience. The changing light colors only adds to this amazing gaming experience. Overall, I would recommend this contorller.
At first I was scared because it didn't start glowing when I plugged it in but it took about 2 minutes before it started glowing, but I had not plugged the cord in all the way. The programmable buttons are cool. The colors are awesome also. Lastly, pretty comfortable
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My son says this remote is outstanding! First off, it was easy to configure to the nintendo switch. The lights are easy to turn on. You can either choose one solid continuous color to glow or all multiple colors flashing one after the other. my son chose the múltiple colors. The battery lasts a very long time and it comes with a usb charger to charge it if needed. This is a great addition to our home! All of the kids wanted to take turns using it.
Looks great, and very comfortable to use. The only downside as I belatedly discovered (incorrectly assumed, even) is that this controller doesn't have the gyro sensors and vibrations like in Nintendo's own pro controller. So for practically the same price (here in Australia anyway), you're just paying for lights and aesthetics (if you're like me and love clear stuff) and those mappable paddle buttons and forgoing the haptic feedback and motion control.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This controller is very solid and good built. All buttons are smooth and responsive. I can't compare it to the Pro controller but quality looks very good, maybe plastic is little bit slippery. I've played a lot Mario Kart and Fortnite and haven't noticed any problems. Main feature of the controller is RGB LED backlights and they are really cool, especially when you play at night. It is possible to set different colors(red, green, blue and some in between), and different modes (turn off, different brightness, colors cycling and fading). My son was very excited to play with different settings. Additional plus is that controller is fully wireless and you get a freedom to play how you like. Only downside that battery life is only 20 hours. With my style of play (1-2 hours per day) battery is enough for approximately a week. Backlight adds an interesting effect to the charging process: it changing color from red(need to charge) to green (fully charged). Pros: Glow lights Wireless Gyro Programmatical buttons Con: No rumble No audio 20 hours of battery life
It works, I just hate how there's no power off button. I like to put my controller in my bag whenever I travel, and when I'm not using the controller and just using my Switch handheld, I'll find that the controller turns on in my bag and starts controlling my movement on my Switch when I don't want it to. All because it's propped up against the fabric or something. It gets really annoying and it's also a huge waste of battery. Other than that, I like the little LED options.
in less than 2 weeks the controller developed drift in the thumbstick. completely unusable now. and the manufacturer has not gotten back to me about fixing it, or weather or not i can buy a replacment thimbstick to repair it myself. the lights worked and are really fun.