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PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch (Black)

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Target has PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch (Black) on sale starting at $11.99. Select free store pickup where available. Otherwise, shipping is free with RedCard or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to community member dweezy for finding this deal.

Note, availability for store pickup may vary by location.

About these products:
  • Officially Licensed by Nintendo for use with Nintendo Switch (v1 / v2), Switch Lite and Switch OLED consoles.
  • Ergonomic controller shape with Nintendo Switch button layout.
  • Detachable 10-ft USB cable w/ easy closure-strap
  • 2-year limited warranty

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Target has PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black, $11.99. Save an extra 5% with REDcard.

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Last Edited by Rockalittle December 21, 2021 at 01:21 PM
The wired controller doesn't have drift problems.

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The wired version of this controller doesn't have drift issues. Be careful with Amazon reviews. They bundle all reviews for different versions of a device and apply the reviews to all versions. If you look carefully, you'll see the drift complaints are about wireless.
I've had this for slightly over a year. It's been very reliable. If you don't mind the wire, this is a great choice. I know this is at target deal but people do look at Amazon for reviews, so I'm putting this out there.
If I needed it, I would buy another one of these without hesitation.
Have you ever had a shopping cart that tends to tilt in one direction? So throughout your whole shopping trip you needed to put extra force in the opposite direction so that you can walk straight? Yeah, it's like that.
I have 4 wireless and 6 of the wired version of the gamecube Power A controllers. I can confirm 0 drift issues with my wired controllers after a year of daily use. Meanwhile, 2 of my wireless controllers have developed a drift after a year of heavy use. The best wireless option is the pro controller, hands down.

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nomenolife
12-21-2021 at 12:41 PM.
12-21-2021 at 12:41 PM.
Is this a good deal? Same price in amazon too
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12-21-2021 at 12:42 PM.
12-21-2021 at 12:42 PM.
Quote from nomenolife :
Is this a good deal? Same price in amazon too
From some of the reviews these tend to start drifting after 2 months.
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guymatrin
12-21-2021 at 12:44 PM.
12-21-2021 at 12:44 PM.
I bought one of these (Pokémon themed version) earlier this year. After 2 - 3 months joystick started to drift. Complete waste of money. Spend more and get something of quality.
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12-21-2021 at 12:54 PM.
12-21-2021 at 12:54 PM.
These are very good for kids and spares.
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BigShotProducer
12-21-2021 at 12:56 PM.
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I've had three of the wireless ones. Two of them have extreme drift. The third is holding out for now.
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Boomskie
12-21-2021 at 01:05 PM.
12-21-2021 at 01:05 PM.
Was planning on buying a wired or wireless until I kept reading about drift issues on every other review.

One that I looked at had a 2 year warranty but I think shipping is on your dime.

In the end I am passing on this brand. Seems like they don't care these issues plagued most controllers.
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12-21-2021 at 01:11 PM.
12-21-2021 at 01:11 PM.
Drift comments are scaring me
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12-21-2021 at 01:23 PM.

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12-21-2021 at 01:23 PM.
The wired version of this controller doesn't have drift issues. Be careful with Amazon reviews. They bundle all reviews for different versions of a device and apply the reviews to all versions. If you look carefully, you'll see the drift complaints are about wireless.
I've had this for slightly over a year. It's been very reliable. If you don't mind the wire, this is a great choice. I know this is at target deal but people do look at Amazon for reviews, so I'm putting this out there.
If I needed it, I would buy another one of these without hesitation.
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12-21-2021 at 01:30 PM.
12-21-2021 at 01:30 PM.
Quote from Rockalittle :
The wired version of this controller doesn't have drift issues. Be careful with Amazon reviews. They bundle all reviews for different versions of a device and apply the reviews to all versions. If you look carefully, you'll see the drift complaints are about wireless.
I've had this for slightly over a year. It's been very reliable. If you don't mind the wire, this is a great choice. I know this is at target deal but people do look at Amazon for reviews, so I'm putting this out there.
If I needed it, I would buy another one of these without hesitation.

Can others vouch for this statement regarding NO drift on this wired version ? And any recommendations for wireless that don't have drift issues ?
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12-21-2021 at 01:43 PM.
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Quote from bigo_oxes :
Can others vouch for this statement regarding NO drift on this wired version ? And any recommendations for wireless that don't have drift issues ?

Pro controller
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12-21-2021 at 02:03 PM.

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12-21-2021 at 02:03 PM.
Quote from bigo_oxes :
Can others vouch for this statement regarding NO drift on this wired version ? And any recommendations for wireless that don't have drift issues ?

I have 4 wireless and 6 of the wired version of the gamecube Power A controllers. I can confirm 0 drift issues with my wired controllers after a year of daily use. Meanwhile, 2 of my wireless controllers have developed a drift after a year of heavy use. The best wireless option is the pro controller, hands down.
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12-21-2021 at 02:22 PM.
12-21-2021 at 02:22 PM.
Quote from bigo_oxes :
Can others vouch for this statement regarding NO drift on this wired version ? And any recommendations for wireless that don't have drift issues ?

Can confirm, no drift on our pikachu branded wired version
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