PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black, Nintendo Switch Lite, Gamepad, Game Controller, Bluetooth Controller

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With their design, the Switch Pro controllers resemble the traditional gamepad, making them a popular choice without having to combine two of them. You can play games with both Joy-Cons slotted into the system or wirelessly while you have it sitting on a table or docked with your TV. However, in a couple of games where I was button mashing furiously, I would regularly miss the Y button and hit the Home button instead -- not great if you're in the middle of a battle.

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PowerA and PDP make decent ones that I can personally vouch for, but unless you detest recharging your controllers, it makes more sense to go wireless. We’ve handpicked the best Switch controllers on the market, ranging from retro-inspired gamepads guaranteed to induce 16-bit nostalgia to customisable options complete with mappable buttons and additional triggers.It’s worth noting that using an external controller is the only way to experience HD Rumble and motion controls when playing the Switch Lite. The 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller comes with its own charging dock, features remappable controls, and is compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows PCs thanks to its Bluetooth and 2. There are stacks of Pokemon Enhanced Wireless controllers, Animal Crossing designs, Mario ones and more.

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The Pro Controller is a wireless model that presents a console-like feel and experience to your Nintendo Switch games. Other brands of Switch-compatible gamepads, such as PowerA or Hori’s Horipad, should work out of the box too. For example, tapping a compatible Legend of Zelda amiibo on your controller while playing Breath of the Wild will net you special chests and other helpful items.The battery can last for roughly 40 hours, so you don't have to worry about charging it all the time. Also, while the original version of the Enhanced Wireless Controller ran on AA-size batteries, the newest models have a built-in rechargable battery for up to 30 hours of gameplay. It has a killer D-pad and boasts a built-in NFC reader for scanning amiibo, motion controls, as well as rumble.

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You could pick up a cheap pair from a third party but in our opinion, you can’t get better than the real deal.Key specs – Type: Wireless controller; Weight: 156g; Dimensions: 143 x 83 x 53mm; Battery life: Up to 10 hours; Rumble: Yes; Motion controls: Yes; NFC: No; Mappable buttons: No; 3. Joy-Con controllers are compatible with PC and other devices over Bluetooth, similar to the Switch Pro.