Why You Can Trust CNET This PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch is just $33
Regularly $50, this is a good deal, especially compared with the $84 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
The Nintendo Switch's tiny Joy-Con controllers are fine, such as they are, for simple gaming, but you and I both know that they're woefully inadequate for more intense and demanding games. A lot of gamers defer to the Nintendo Switch Pro controller for its beefy grips, full D-pad and bigger buttons. But right now, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is selling for $84 on Amazon. That's crazy. You can do a lot better. How does $33.28 for a PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch sound?
The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch is a great little controller that comes pretty close to the overall feel of the Nintendo Switch Pro. It lacks HD Rumble, but it has motion controls and two remappable buttons on the bottom of the controller. It runs on AA batteries as well, so you don't have to contend with recharging batteries. Just swap and go.
PowerA makes the controller in more color schemes than I can possibly keep track of -- I lost count around 30. But while there are some really snazzy game-themed finishes, only a few are marked down, and if you want the $33.28 price tag, you'll need to stick with this Link Silhouette. But honestly? It's not just cheap, it's pretty darned cool.
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Originally published last month. Updated with the latest deal.
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