PowerA Wired GameCube Style Controller for Nintendo Switch - Mario, Gamepad, Wired Video Game Controller, Gaming Controller, GameCube Controller - Nintendo Switch

The title of the review technically says it all.If your a fan of the original Gamecube controllers, have a love of the dark Pokemon UMBREON, then I highly recommend it; battery usage are AA's, however you can get more than a few good hours of play-time on the controller, even with cheaper batteries you pick up at a Dollar store like Dollar General or Big Lots if you live in the state's. There's also the addition of the left bumper button or L1 so the console is compatible with other Nintendo Switch titles like the Legend of Zelda or Super Mario Odyssey... Though that's mostly it other than it's a good controller.How does this work in function of other switch titl- NOT VERY WELL!!! First off, this controller was designed with SMASH Bros. in mind and is one of the few controllers any nerd, gamer or die-hard nintendo fan would go out of their way to get to play smash on since, before ultimate; Super Smash Bros. Melee was the best of the best, the crown jewel of the series, the mechanics fleshed out, it's roster roughly balanced, perfect... And these folk will have played that beauty on original Gamecube controllers.In other games, however, the experience's vary. Prime example games are Luigi's Mansion 3, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2 among a few others; though I wanted to pull these 3 out for a few specific reasons.The Legend of Zelda, BOTW: You attack button is Y, Jumping is X, A is multi use such as talking and chest opening, B is for Canceling and other said actions. You can't really re-assign the buttons to match the Wind Waker control Scheme and trust me, I've tried. Though it's been a while since I've played it and the control scheme may be interchangeable? I really don't know, but I do know the control scheme with this controller in particular is uncomfortable at best.Luigi's Mansion 3: The Yellow C-stick doesn't have that great sensitivity or range; this can be a problem with trying to face a certain direction to capture ghosts and slam them everywhere, as well as the use of your flashlight. You use a joycon's "right" stick layout or on another Pro-Controller, the control feels fluid, but for this title, it feels restrained by that. Against the original game on the Original hardware, that problem is non-existent.Splatoon 2: Same problem with the C-stick and lacking motion controls. I can understand to cut costs, leave out certain parts such an RF sensor to use Amiibo and Motion Sensor's for tilt controls; though to use in a game like this where that extra view space to paint the field whether traditionally or through the motion controls; this controller cannot deliver this.If I had to be held to a wall and asked what to do to improve the controller; I would recommend a controller application or a method to change the controller up; such as a method to re-arrange the button inputs; the 'B' button on the controller can be 'Y' for the classic sword slash in the legend of zelda BOTW, or mess with the sensitivity on the C-stick so we don't have to drag our actions through. If something like this was implemented, then these controllers may sell a lot more product or at least make them accessible and adaptable across all software from the switch.

Let me just say I love this controller, not only does it look cool with the umbreon black but it has everything that I want in a controller. I grew up on the gamecube so for me this felt like the closest to an OG gamecube controller. It has a decent build quality but it's not perfect. One gripe i have with the controller is the shoulder buttons. Now they arent a huge deal but they do have some travel to them. For super smash bros it does sort of affect gameplay but if you get used to it its not a big deal. For me i came from playing smash with the PDP fightpad which have buttons for shoulder buttons so it did take getting use to this controller. The travel on the shoulder buttons arent nearly as bad as the older model of this controller. This is definitely more updated and better. Another thing that people might not like is that it takes 2 AA batteries. It comes with them in the box but some people might not like the fact that it takes batteries. What I love is that powerA gives you a warranty on their website. All you have to do is register your controller once you get it. Overall one month and this controller is always my Go to for most the games i play. In case you guys were curious, the games I play with this controller are: pokemon sword and shield, stardew valley, mario maker 2, super mario odyssey. This controller works great for those games. I would not recomment this controller for any shooters, but any other 2D and some 3D games i think that this controller works great. It is an good deal especially if you can get it on sale. Its not for everyone but if you grew up on gamecube and want a gamecube feel for your games this is amazing.

Bought as a gift for my little brother. Controllers wear quickly for him as he plays at a high level.This controller has lasted him a whole year. Requires batteries but the power management is decent. Doesn't drain batteries like a Game Boy Color would've in the 90's.I would recommend this purchase, and if this controller were to malfunction after a year of hard wear, I would purchase it again for the reliability it has shown.I have a wired Power A controller that I've had for TWO years that I play on a high level with, and it still clicks and responds like it did when I unboxed it.It might be an off-brand, but do not count it out. If you've had a bad experience with these controllers before, give it another chance. Happens with top-of-the-line controllers often where the assembly line just missed a beat or two.I have, and would recommend this controller to anyone looking for a quality controller for a decent price.