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PowerA Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller (Legend of Zelda Sworn Protector)

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Amazon has PowerA Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller (Legend of Zelda Sworn Protector) on sale for $26.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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Product Info:
  • Play wirelessly on Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite
  • Get an edge over the competition with two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons that you can program at any time–even in the middle of the game
  • Game for up to 30 hours with new alkaline AA batteries or add your own rechargeable AA batteries
  • Precision tuned analog sticks, Full size D-pad, ABXY and shoulder buttons (L/R/ZL/ZR)
  • Comfortable for long gaming sessions
  • Officially Licensed for Nintendo Switch OLED Model, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite.
  • 2-Year Limited Warranty
  • Does not support HD rumble, IR Camera, Motion Controls or Amiibo NFC
  • LED Indicator - For player number, button mapping and low battery warning

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Amazon has PowerA Wireless Nintendo Switch Controller (Legend of Zelda Sworn Protector) on sale for $26.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

Thanks to Deal Editor RazorConcepts for finding this deal.

Product Info:
  • Play wirelessly on Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite
  • Get an edge over the competition with two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons that you can program at any time–even in the middle of the game
  • Game for up to 30 hours with new alkaline AA batteries or add your own rechargeable AA batteries
  • Precision tuned analog sticks, Full size D-pad, ABXY and shoulder buttons (L/R/ZL/ZR)
  • Comfortable for long gaming sessions
  • Officially Licensed for Nintendo Switch OLED Model, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite.
  • 2-Year Limited Warranty
  • Does not support HD rumble, IR Camera, Motion Controls or Amiibo NFC
  • LED Indicator - For player number, button mapping and low battery warning

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $6 lower than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $32.99 at the time of this posting.
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Sep 8, 2024 10:55 AM
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Sep 8, 2024 10:55 AM
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Good price. Thanks!
Sep 8, 2024 11:51 AM
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KamikazeKniferSep 8, 2024 11:51 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

"Does not support HD rumble, IR, motion control, or Amiibo NFC" if you care about any of that.
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Sep 8, 2024 12:11 PM
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randscreenSep 8, 2024 12:11 PM
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Thanks for the warning about motion controls. A review mentioned that without motion controls it's really hard to aim the bow in Zelda, which I think is a dealbreaker for me for a Zelda controller.
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Quote from randscreen View quoted comment :
Thanks for the warning about motion controls. A review mentioned that without motion controls it's really hard to aim the bow in Zelda, which I think is a dealbreaker for me for a Zelda controller.
It is hard for some people, but you can adjust the sensitivity. I could get use to it, but I prefer not to. It wouldn't matter. Previously bought another PowerA controller and been happy with it. It's lighter because it doesn't have rumble function, and takes AA battery that can swap anytime. But it could have been cheaper. Spyro theme was under $20 IIRC.
Sep 8, 2024 2:25 PM
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smartsellerzSep 8, 2024 2:25 PM
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New to nintendo switch, how does this compare

https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-C...81011&th=1
Sep 9, 2024 10:21 AM
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Mr-BlisterSep 9, 2024 10:21 AM
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Quote from smartsellerz View quoted comment :
New to nintendo switch, how does this comparehttps://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Controller-Nintendo-Programmable-Function/dp/B094VK65VP/ref=sr_1_8?c=ts&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Y62kWIrApk0EgXVKCzjx4a28AGx-a8bcOydWMolbEg5g_S1GfUPQRrR6wgK1Y8hN_nzkKJStEKlPyA9HlQm5ctod_59HtPMWgZPxKrb-WL-PtgTwRcBfZQhpC11fMWumjpljRy6xIq7QtacmKe4Zz9GyNtpWrg_Nfd25-XrL2blXJBiBd4tVqPL42i6Oi7NmU8BA7JW7Jp0r2vwLYhRrbfuQpMeuqS5jauninfnMzpc.At47R3VyRmbKeclPbULHonomlijXVvGdtswcOUxY_0w&dib_tag=se&keywords=Nintendo%2BSwitch%2BControllers&qid=1725805432&s=videogames&sr=1-8&ts_id=16329781011&th=1
Honestly, I wouldn't get either of them.

The PowerA controller that this thread is about is an officially licensed controller but it feels cheap. It's very light in your hand and the plastics feel crappy. Also, they don't have rumble. And those no-name 3rd party controllers like the one you linked are almost always not good quality. I know that one has a good amount of positive reviews but a lot of them say the controller is light.

Personally, for around the same price point, I would go for the 8bitdo Ultimate C controller. It's incredibly well built and rival's Nintendo's own $70 pro controller in terms of the way it feels. The sticks are tight and not loose or light to the touch and the motion controls are very responsive. 8bitdo has a long history of really good quality. The only thing it doesn't do that the official Switch pro controller does is read NFC (Amiibo).
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-B...B0CLM5Q155

I have a PowerA controller like the one in this thread, an official Nintendo Pro Controller, and the 8bitdo Ultimate C and I like the Ultimate C just as much as the official pro controller. More in some ways, even. It has a MUCH better D-Pad than the Pro Controller, for instance. I use them about equally but I never use the PowerA controller because I think it just feels cheap to hold and use. The fact that those PowerA controllers retail at $45 and you can get something as awesome as the Ultimate C for $30 just shows how much you pay for the Nintendo Tax (again, PowerA is officially licensed)
Last edited by Mr-Blister September 9, 2024 at 03:27 AM.
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Sep 9, 2024 7:04 PM
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smartsellerzSep 9, 2024 7:04 PM
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Quote from Mr-Blister View quoted comment :
Honestly, I wouldn't get either of them.

The PowerA controller that this thread is about is an officially licensed controller but it feels cheap. It's very light in your hand and the plastics feel crappy. Also, they don't have rumble. And those no-name 3rd party controllers like the one you linked are almost always not good quality. I know that one has a good amount of positive reviews but a lot of them say the controller is light.

Personally, for around the same price point, I would go for the 8bitdo Ultimate C controller. It's incredibly well built and rival's Nintendo's own $70 pro controller in terms of the way it feels. The sticks are tight and not loose or light to the touch and the motion controls are very responsive. 8bitdo has a long history of really good quality. The only thing it doesn't do that the official Switch pro controller does is read NFC (Amiibo).
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-B...B0CLM5Q155

I have a PowerA controller like the one in this thread, an official Nintendo Pro Controller, and the 8bitdo Ultimate C and I like the Ultimate C just as much as the official pro controller. More in some ways, even. It has a MUCH better D-Pad than the Pro Controller, for instance. I use them about equally but I never use the PowerA controller because I think it just feels cheap to hold and use. The fact that those PowerA controllers retail at $45 and you can get something as awesome as the Ultimate C for $30 just shows how much you pay for the Nintendo Tax (again, PowerA is officially licensed)
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gc7238Sep 10, 2024 1:37 AM
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Quote from Mr-Blister View quoted comment :
Honestly, I wouldn't get either of them.

The PowerA controller that this thread is about is an officially licensed controller but it feels cheap. It's very light in your hand and the plastics feel crappy. Also, they don't have rumble. And those no-name 3rd party controllers like the one you linked are almost always not good quality. I know that one has a good amount of positive reviews but a lot of them say the controller is light.

Personally, for around the same price point, I would go for the 8bitdo Ultimate C controller. It's incredibly well built and rival's Nintendo's own $70 pro controller in terms of the way it feels. The sticks are tight and not loose or light to the touch and the motion controls are very responsive. 8bitdo has a long history of really good quality. The only thing it doesn't do that the official Switch pro controller does is read NFC (Amiibo).
https://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-B...B0CLM5Q155

I have a PowerA controller like the one in this thread, an official Nintendo Pro Controller, and the 8bitdo Ultimate C and I like the Ultimate C just as much as the official pro controller. More in some ways, even. It has a MUCH better D-Pad than the Pro Controller, for instance. I use them about equally but I never use the PowerA controller because I think it just feels cheap to hold and use. The fact that those PowerA controllers retail at $45 and you can get something as awesome as the Ultimate C for $30 just shows how much you pay for the Nintendo Tax (again, PowerA is officially licensed)
That probably explains why you can buy these Nintendo branded Power A controllers at Ross for $16
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Sep 10, 2024 1:55 AM
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carlson03Sep 10, 2024 1:55 AM
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I have a different skin of one of these controllers and like the others said, it's not very good.. First one died on me after a month, company sent a brand new one... This one works, but ir feels cheap and the battery is pretty bad... I have generic ones that feel and work much better
Sep 10, 2024 2:09 AM
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njbasileSep 10, 2024 2:09 AM
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Please don't buy these. 8bitdo controllers are way better.
Sep 10, 2024 3:29 AM
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plumberguy1Sep 10, 2024 3:29 AM
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Pass without rumble, IR, motion control, or Amiibo NFC
I bought another name many years ago for 17.00 works great still
Sep 10, 2024 12:21 PM
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GolgothanSep 10, 2024 12:21 PM
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I feel as though hall effect controllers are so cheap and fully featured nowadays (esp. compared to this PowerA controller), I wouldn't even bother with this.

Here's an 8bitdo hall effect switch controller [amazon.com] (granted, it costs more than this) or if you want something similarly priced, I've been using this controller [amazon.com] for about a month & it's great.
Last edited by Golgothan September 10, 2024 at 05:56 AM.
Sep 10, 2024 1:01 PM
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Khoan8617Sep 10, 2024 1:01 PM
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Does this have bluetooth? Trying to add it to my emulator
Sep 11, 2024 2:26 AM
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jrm523Sep 11, 2024 2:26 AM
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I don't know how anyone could buy a switch due to how poorly Nintendo treats gamers.
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Sep 11, 2024 6:24 AM
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eecsSep 11, 2024 6:24 AM
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Non rechargeable? What year is it?
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