Power A Wireless GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch

LLaHug on 07/12/2018 - 14:57

I heard really positive things about this controller (Reddit) but couldn't see anything about it in ozbargain.

Has anyone used one and is it any good?

Anyone found a good place to buy one? All I'm seeing is Catch which usually isn't the cheapest.

https://www.powera.com/products/wireless-controller-for-nint…

Gaming Game Controller Switch Accessory

Comments

  • OpayuOnam on 07/12/2018 - 15:39

    The only downside i see on paper is lack of hd rumble which renders it almost useless for games like Super Mario Oddysee which rely on rumble.

    • LaHug on 07/12/2018 - 16:53

      Yeah, would be mainly for Smash I reckon

      • OpayuOnam on 07/12/2018 - 19:14

        Do we know if smash uses rumble in any meaningful way?

        • LaHug on 07/12/2018 - 19:43

          I wouldn't have thought so. In the past, it was just a way to know you'd been KOd…

          • OpayuOnam on 07/12/2018 - 20:50

            @LaHug: Good, I've got a horipad without rumble which I'd love to use

  • bert-lifts on 07/12/2018 - 16:21
    +1

    Unless you grew up playing smash on gamecube I don't see the point. Get a pro controller that is more appropriate in every other game. Unless this is considerably cheaper.

    • LaHug on 07/12/2018 - 16:54

      Grew up playing a lot of Melee which is why I'm looking at it. Already have a Pro controller for other games.

  • IceCreamBandit on 07/12/2018 - 16:32

    Bought one from JB for $79. Will test with Smash and report back. Also have Switch Pro controller so will compare.

    • LaHug on 07/12/2018 - 16:54

      Sweet, please do. I know I'm getting Smash for Christmas so I'm looking at getting this too.

      • IceCreamBandit on 08/12/2018 - 09:29

        No issues so far. Controller seems to be of good quality. Smash is plenty of fun too!

        • LaHug on 08/12/2018 - 10:01

          Awesome, thanks for the feedback. @OpayuOnam above wanted to know if the lack of rumble takes anything away from Smash. I don't think it would have in previous installments but I'm wondering if you think it does in this one?

        • LaHug on 25/12/2018 - 17:25

          Are you sure it was the wireless Switch GameCube controller? It doesn't look like it's available in Australia in hindsight…

          • IceCreamBandit on 25/12/2018 - 18:35

            @LaHug: Yep. Bought the PowerA GameCube shaped one linked in the OP.

            Regarding lack of rumble in smash, I haven't actually noticed.

            • LaHug on 25/12/2018 - 19:48

              @IceCreamBandit: Can you link me? I can't see it available at JB?! Only the wired one and the non GameCube one…

              • IceCreamBandit on 25/12/2018 - 20:28

                @LaHug: It has been removed from the JB site. It was here but link goes nowhere now.

                • LaHug on 25/12/2018 - 20:50

                  @IceCreamBandit: Bastards. I just got the wrong one for Christmas and was mightily confused when I couldn't find it. I'll call JB tomorrow and see what they say. Cheers

  • [Deactivated] on 07/12/2018 - 16:51
    -1

    I grabbed a couple from JB HiFi (~$80ea). VERY well made and I find it more comfortable than the Pro controller. They also work great on my PC and Raspberry Pi.

    • LaHug on 07/12/2018 - 16:56

      Thanks for the summary! Tried it with Smash yet?

      • [Deactivated] on 07/12/2018 - 16:59

        Work kind of got in the way today. Will give it a shot this evening!

        • LaHug on 25/12/2018 - 17:25

          Are you sure it was the wireless Switch GameCube controller? It doesn't look like it's available in Australia in hindsight…

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