Customers appreciate the wired controller for its budget-friendly price, user-friendly design, and extended cord length. They also enjoy the variety of colors and cute designs available. However, some users have concerns about the controller's durability, with a few reporting issues with the joystick and drift. Additionally, the lack of rumble feature and the wired connection were mentioned as drawbacks by some customers.
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Pros mentioned:
Cord length, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great starter remote
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Well when I first considered purchasing this remote It was on sale for $14.99 so that at first was GREAT in my price range for a starter remote since original price for this is $24.99. I was happy that I was able to save $10.
I’m a fan of the old game cube remote & have never used a different remote for a Nintendo system so I wanted to see how this one will FEEL, & how this remote operated.
This wired remote is great for starting off & if you don’t want to bug batteries for a Wireless remote. The remote itself has a really long cable that surprised me because my is about 5/6ft away from the couch & It reached
I would recommend this to a friend
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Design
Cons mentioned:
Rumble
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Pretty Good Controller!
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This controller feels great to use, has the same button layout as the Switch Pro Controller, and is affordable on a budget. The included USB cable is nice and long, and doesn't get disconnected while playing. I also love the design!
I only have a couple of gripes about this controller that dropped it to 4 stars: the lack of a rumble feature and the powdery finish on the joysticks. Of course a USB controller could not emulate the HD rumble we are familiar with from the first party Switch controllers, but it would be nice if there was a little bit of a rumble. Additionally, my controller came out of the box with this white powder on the joysticks, probably excess finish from the factory. While playing games with it, the powder/finish rubs off. I'm assuming that it will eventually stop, but right now it is a bit annoying.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cord length, Design
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great extra controller
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I wanted a more classic design for some games. While I prefer a cordless controller, this one was great value for the price. It feels more natural than the joycon controller, and the cord is plenty long enough.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cord length, Price
Cons mentioned:
Rumble
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent little controller for the price
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I like it. It doesn't have rumble or NFC, but for the price it's a decent little controller. Nice long cord.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
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Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This controller is a great value. It looks cool and feels sturdy. There were no drift issues at all. Keep in mind this controller does not have NFC or motion controls and is not wireless, but for the price paid you get a good solid value. I use it as a controller for smash bros so I dont break the little niblets on the Joy Con.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
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Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Deal Basic Simple all around controller.
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great controller almost have the same features with high end controller. This controller is not a wireless however works perfectly fine if you don't mind having a wired one. Got it for a very good deal and amazing price. This is a no brainer if you're not picky with a game controller. Very basic and simple yet not that expensive compare with other competitors.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
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Rumble, Wireless
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Good option for a low coast second controller
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pros
•cheap price
•Nintendo product do great quality
•cool designs
Cons
•not wireless
•no rumble
•no extra sensors
You can not use this for games like Mario party that require sensors , so that’s a bummer . great for games like street fighter , smash brothers.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Joystick, Wireless
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
exactly what i wanted
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It is great for someone like me who has glitchy joy sticks. But, sometimes it times out and will take 3-5 minutes of connecting and disconnecting for it to came back. Also, this is not the pro controller! It has a USB cable that can not be removed if you are using it. Other than that it is perfect for anyone who wants a new feel on their controller.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cord length
Cons mentioned:
Rumble
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works fine
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It works fine. There is no rumble on these controllers, and I got two and the triggers felt different on each one so they might not all be made equal. Overall though it’s a lot like a pro controller with no rumble or gyro sensor and it’s wired so you don’t have to charge it. Cord is plenty long.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cord length
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Serves its purpose well.
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I purchased this for my workplace as a second controller. I figure the joy-cons would either get lost or no one would remember to charge the battery.
The controller feels good in the hand and so far has held up quite nicely despite the number of kids that have used it. The cable is also long enough to sit an ample amount of space away from the TV.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
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Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great budget controller!
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This makes for a nice controller if you don't want to spend $70 on a Nintendo's official pro controller. The only big differences are that it isn't wireless, there's no NFC reader for scanning Amiibo, and there are no motion controls so you can't use it for a game like Splatoon.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Cord length
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Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice controller
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Perfect wired controller. Has a long enough cord to sit back far enough to see the tv. I highly suggest that Switch users get a remote like this because the joy con remotes are a huge pain to play with if you’re an adult. They are way too small.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cord length
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
great controller
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The controllers that come with the Switch are small, and therefore portable. However this controller is great. It makes you feel more in control. It has a wire but it's 10ft, which is pretty long and plenty of room.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cord length, Design
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great value
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For what you pay this is a great looking and a great feeling controller. Cord is long enough but sometimes has trouble plugging in. Joysticks feel very different from the pro controller but aren't bad
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great cheap wired alternative to the Pro
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This is an excellent full sized alternative to the Pro or the joy-cons, assuming you don't mind the wire (which is 10'), or it not having the rumble feature that the Pro has.
All buttons and functions works as they should and it feels like a high quality build, unlike some other off-brand controllers I've used in the past for other systems. As an adult, the size and shape make it more comfortable than playing on the tiny individual joy-cons, or even with them connected with that odd shaped adapter supplied with the Switch. Now I can play with my kids, and beat them at Mario Kart :)
At $20 or even $25 (depending on the color) I feel it's fairly priced compared to other options, but if you can catch it on sale it's a steal.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Rumble, Wireless
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Works just fine
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Works well if all you need is a basic second controller. Doesn’t have rumbles or amiibo or the wireless features. But a basic wired controller for sibling or something. Works perfect
I would recommend this to a friend
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Color
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall Great Value
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This controller is awesome! It's has a nice textured grip. Its response buttons are bigger. Great quality for a wired controller. Very bright red color, which my son likes.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
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Drift
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Joycons were having drift issues, so tried this controller when it went on sale. Excellent purchase. Son loves it, works without issue. Purchased a second.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
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Rumble
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for the price
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I wanted to get a cheap controller to play smash bros and mariokart, the only down side is that there is no built in rumble, which is not super necessary, and given the price, it´s great
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Color, Cord length
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must Have if you game on TV.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great Value. Long cord and nice quality feel. Very happy with this purchase. Nice color and great for all games. Helps make my Switch feel more premium.