Play your favorite Nintendo Switch games in style with this officially licensed PowerA wired controller with matte black design. This controller features our latest ergonomic design and standard button layout. A detachable 10ft USB cable with a Velcro-strap is included for easy storage and reduced clutter when you are done playing. Getting all these features at nearly half the price of wireless controllers makes PowerA wired controllers a no-brainer. Matte black design Ergonomic controller shape with Nintendo Switch button layout Instant plug and play connection (no sync required) Detachable 10ft (3m) USB cable with Velcro strap
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Chris –
Works Great for Emulator Gaming on MacOS
Very happy with this PowerA wired Switch controller. Even though it is not described for this purpose, it works really well as a gaming controller for game emulators on my M1 MacBook Air running MacOS 13.6.1 (Ventura). It worked out-of-the-box with every emulator I’ve tried — including Ryujinx, Dolphin, RetroArch and OpenEmu — which makes this by far the most compatible and easy to use wired controller I have found for Mac emulator gaming.And at this price, I could not ask for more value for the money. And it does not feel cheap to me at all — I do not think they skimped on build quality at all compared to higher priced options, and instead I assume the low price is possible thanks to the fact that it is wired and therefore does not need the extra technology that requires.I highly recommend it, especially if you are specifically looking for a *wired* controller (and not a wireless) like I was, for emulator gaming on a Mac. I assume the wireless Switch controller would work just as well, but if you want a *wireless* controller for a Mac, you have more options.If you, like me, specifically wanted a *wired* controller, or you want the lowest price / barrier to entry because you just want to try it out without spending too much money up front, this is by far the best I’ve found because of compatibility and quality. There is an unfortunate lack of good information and advice out there if you are specifically looking for a wired controller for Mac (and that’s partly with I am bothering to write this review), but this is probably the best option out there and the value I got from this specific controller offered also gave me motivation to write this review. When I have experienced minor problems, it’s been due to buggy emulation software, not to a problem with this controller or its compatibility. And its been a breeze compared to other controllers, which didn’t work at all for me (wired 8bitdo SNES), or felt cheap and outdated (Logitech) even if they did work.And because emulators let you map the buttons to the controls of the original system, this modern-style controller will let you comfortably play pretty much every game ever made. The only downside is if you want the experience to feel exactly like the original game system, like N64 or SNES for example — it can work with those game emulators because you can remap the buttons to make most games playable — but if you want it to feel exactly like playing the original, you obviously will have to get a dedicated controllers for each system. But this style of controller is the closest thing you can get to a universal gaming controller for all systems. And that’s a limitation of all modern-form controllers, not specific to this brand, or to Nintendo Switch pro controller — which, if you don’t know — is pretty much the same layout as a PS or Xbox style controller, just with different button labels.
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Fl res –
Compact and responsive
I grew up with PlayStation controllers, so this controller is second nature to me. A little smaller, which is actually nice. Wired, very good response time, and the wire never gets on my way.
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Oliver –
Works Well, But Drift Happens Too Quickly
I used this controller a lot while resting in bed during surgery, and it worked well. No batteries needed and the long cable is super convenient. The joystick drift did appear faster than I hoped, which isn’t ideal for gameplay, but considering the price, I still feel like I got my money’s worth. Decent overall for casual use.
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PGray –
Works with linux
I’m using it with a raspberry pi running RetroPie. It works flawlessly and it feels solid. I can’t find dedicated pc controllers that are decent at this price, which is why I got this.
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islander –
Exactly what we needed!
Couldn’t find just the cord to replace the name brand controller. Replacing the controller just to get a replacement cord. Name brand was 5x’s the price. This controller was very inexpensive. Works perfectly. Saved the day after the cat got lonely and chewed through the cord. Now there’s a back up controller just in case.
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CLMurphy –
Cheap usb cords failed.
We have bought three of these. Two of them from Target, I think. At least one from Amazon. For some reason the USB cords each quit working. I know that we the case for two because I could test the different controllers and the different ports on the switch base station with different cords. When the third cord failed, I couldn’t verify by using a cord that worked. Seems like cheap crap.
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Heather –
Awesome
Works great
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Robyn Simmons –
Great Wired Controller for the Price!
I picked up this Nintendo Switch Wired Controller as a backup for my Pro Controller, and I’m really impressed! It’s comfortable to hold, lightweight, and the buttons feel responsive and clicky—perfect for long gaming sessions.The wired connection means zero input lag, which is great for fast-paced games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The 10-foot cable gives plenty of room to play without feeling restricted. Plus, it’s plug-and-play, so no need to worry about batteries or charging.✅ Pros:✔️ Responsive buttons and solid build quality✔️ No input lag thanks to the wired connection✔️ Long cable for flexible setup✔️ Great budget-friendly alternative to wireless controllersIf you don’t mind a wired connection, this is a fantastic, affordable option for Switch gaming. Highly recommend! 🎮🔥
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Angel Macias –
Este control de Nintendo Switch esta muy bien hecho, es cómodo, funciona correctamente y es bastante estético para el precio que tiene, incluso puedes conseguirlo aún mas barato cuando está en oferta. Muy buen control para jugar a cualquier tipo de juegos, lo recomiendo mucho para jugadores casuales que disfruten de la experiencia que da el jugar con un mando de consola sin gastar muchisimo en ello.
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V G Prince –
I had already bought 2 Power A controllers for my XBOX ONE and I was very impressed with both even after a few years. So I decided to give POWER A another go for my Nintendo Switch OLED. Same experience, it’s been a few months now and controllers are still perfect and feel solid like the other two I have. Keep in mind that I’m an adult gamer and I take very good care of my devices. But the controllers do feel very solid, just not sure how they would stand against a raging teenager throwing them around. Same could be said for any brand. So for the price we pay, to me, it is a no brainer. I will remain a POWER A customer for all my future consoles/computers.
Chris –
Works Great for Emulator Gaming on MacOS
Very happy with this PowerA wired Switch controller. Even though it is not described for this purpose, it works really well as a gaming controller for game emulators on my M1 MacBook Air running MacOS 13.6.1 (Ventura). It worked out-of-the-box with every emulator I’ve tried — including Ryujinx, Dolphin, RetroArch and OpenEmu — which makes this by far the most compatible and easy to use wired controller I have found for Mac emulator gaming.And at this price, I could not ask for more value for the money. And it does not feel cheap to me at all — I do not think they skimped on build quality at all compared to higher priced options, and instead I assume the low price is possible thanks to the fact that it is wired and therefore does not need the extra technology that requires.I highly recommend it, especially if you are specifically looking for a *wired* controller (and not a wireless) like I was, for emulator gaming on a Mac. I assume the wireless Switch controller would work just as well, but if you want a *wireless* controller for a Mac, you have more options.If you, like me, specifically wanted a *wired* controller, or you want the lowest price / barrier to entry because you just want to try it out without spending too much money up front, this is by far the best I’ve found because of compatibility and quality. There is an unfortunate lack of good information and advice out there if you are specifically looking for a wired controller for Mac (and that’s partly with I am bothering to write this review), but this is probably the best option out there and the value I got from this specific controller offered also gave me motivation to write this review. When I have experienced minor problems, it’s been due to buggy emulation software, not to a problem with this controller or its compatibility. And its been a breeze compared to other controllers, which didn’t work at all for me (wired 8bitdo SNES), or felt cheap and outdated (Logitech) even if they did work.And because emulators let you map the buttons to the controls of the original system, this modern-style controller will let you comfortably play pretty much every game ever made. The only downside is if you want the experience to feel exactly like the original game system, like N64 or SNES for example — it can work with those game emulators because you can remap the buttons to make most games playable — but if you want it to feel exactly like playing the original, you obviously will have to get a dedicated controllers for each system. But this style of controller is the closest thing you can get to a universal gaming controller for all systems. And that’s a limitation of all modern-form controllers, not specific to this brand, or to Nintendo Switch pro controller — which, if you don’t know — is pretty much the same layout as a PS or Xbox style controller, just with different button labels.
Fl res –
Compact and responsive
I grew up with PlayStation controllers, so this controller is second nature to me. A little smaller, which is actually nice. Wired, very good response time, and the wire never gets on my way.
Oliver –
Works Well, But Drift Happens Too Quickly
I used this controller a lot while resting in bed during surgery, and it worked well. No batteries needed and the long cable is super convenient. The joystick drift did appear faster than I hoped, which isn’t ideal for gameplay, but considering the price, I still feel like I got my money’s worth. Decent overall for casual use.
PGray –
Works with linux
I’m using it with a raspberry pi running RetroPie. It works flawlessly and it feels solid. I can’t find dedicated pc controllers that are decent at this price, which is why I got this.
islander –
Exactly what we needed!
Couldn’t find just the cord to replace the name brand controller. Replacing the controller just to get a replacement cord. Name brand was 5x’s the price. This controller was very inexpensive. Works perfectly. Saved the day after the cat got lonely and chewed through the cord. Now there’s a back up controller just in case.
CLMurphy –
Cheap usb cords failed.
We have bought three of these. Two of them from Target, I think. At least one from Amazon. For some reason the USB cords each quit working. I know that we the case for two because I could test the different controllers and the different ports on the switch base station with different cords. When the third cord failed, I couldn’t verify by using a cord that worked. Seems like cheap crap.
Heather –
Awesome
Works great
Robyn Simmons –
Great Wired Controller for the Price!
I picked up this Nintendo Switch Wired Controller as a backup for my Pro Controller, and I’m really impressed! It’s comfortable to hold, lightweight, and the buttons feel responsive and clicky—perfect for long gaming sessions.The wired connection means zero input lag, which is great for fast-paced games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The 10-foot cable gives plenty of room to play without feeling restricted. Plus, it’s plug-and-play, so no need to worry about batteries or charging.✅ Pros:✔️ Responsive buttons and solid build quality✔️ No input lag thanks to the wired connection✔️ Long cable for flexible setup✔️ Great budget-friendly alternative to wireless controllersIf you don’t mind a wired connection, this is a fantastic, affordable option for Switch gaming. Highly recommend! 🎮🔥
Angel Macias –
Este control de Nintendo Switch esta muy bien hecho, es cómodo, funciona correctamente y es bastante estético para el precio que tiene, incluso puedes conseguirlo aún mas barato cuando está en oferta. Muy buen control para jugar a cualquier tipo de juegos, lo recomiendo mucho para jugadores casuales que disfruten de la experiencia que da el jugar con un mando de consola sin gastar muchisimo en ello.
V G Prince –
I had already bought 2 Power A controllers for my XBOX ONE and I was very impressed with both even after a few years. So I decided to give POWER A another go for my Nintendo Switch OLED. Same experience, it’s been a few months now and controllers are still perfect and feel solid like the other two I have. Keep in mind that I’m an adult gamer and I take very good care of my devices. But the controllers do feel very solid, just not sure how they would stand against a raging teenager throwing them around. Same could be said for any brand. So for the price we pay, to me, it is a no brainer. I will remain a POWER A customer for all my future consoles/computers.
Carolina –
Controle bem confortável e com resposta rápida!
Alex –
reçu rapidement, excellent prix.
CARDINAEL steve –
Collection.