Prolific accessory maker Hori is back at it again with new Super Mario and Legend of Zelda-themed controllers for your Nintendo Switch.
Officially called the Nintendo Switch Wireless Battle Pad, these are GameCube-style controllers that can wirelessly connect to your Switch. They have a rechargeable battery that should last for up to 15 hours, "anti-snapback" analog sticks, and are officially licensed by Nintendo.
The product listings note that you can swap the L/R and ZL/ZR functions to play how you want, or "get really wild with Turbo settings", but it's worth bearing in mind that some of the official Pro Controller's features – like amiibo functionality and HD Rumble – won't be included here.
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Both controllers are scheduled to launch in May, so any orders you make now should be shipped in a couple of months' time.
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I just wish that these sorts of controllers were available without character branding.
Just a neutral design, really.
Some of these third party controllers are really cool, but I keep finding that they don't have rumble or motion controls or NFC. Why? There's probably a reason, like the parts are too expensive or something, but still.
@Why_Do_I_Exist As far as I know, all wireless controllers have motion controls.
@RupeeClock They do exist, PowerA has them in a bunch of colors.
How many decibels are the shoulder buttons
I already have the Gold Wii Zelda GC style controller with the 8bitDo adapter that let's you play with this controller on the Switch.
I also have the PowerA GC style Switch controller.
Both work well enough on ol' Smash.
These look ok too I suppose
I was wondering how good these controllers work, I was wondering whether to get these or an original controller and an adapter
But how can this be?
Mario is CANCELLED after MARCH 31st!
@MorganWhoop Just read that the triggers aren't analogue so definitely not like the GameCube controller. 👎 I want to get a real GameCube controller and adaptor too for proper Mario Sunshine and Trials Rising controls. 😃
@PcTV
I mean a neutral design from Hori.
I don't trust Power-A to make a good controller, they look cheap and the heavy reliance on selling licensed products is a red flag.
I bought these years ago for the Wii/U. Didn’t use much
Too bad there aren't many Zelda or Mario games respectively that control well with default Gamecube controls.
I wish they would make some more true-blue GameCube controllers. I regret not grabbing the Smash Ultimate variant (though I bought one released alongside Smash on Wii U).
I played some GameCube games the other week (cough via other methods) just to give it a try, and wowie, I really liked the controller. I also really like the rumble on it too, though it can be a little overbearing at times.
Is the C-stick still just a piece of plastic with zero rubber grip on it? If so I will pass.
@RupeeClock Can confirm my last (and only) PowerA controller broke. So far I prefer PDP, though my Zelda D-pad Joy-Con from Hori wasn't bad.
Wireless is what sells me on this. Love the Sonic GameCube controller I have already, but it’s wired so I don’t use it as often as I’d like to. These look nice
@Why_Do_I_Exist probably expensive/no room inside controller but really, how many switch games use NFC? amiibo is a dying thing. you can also live without vibration.
I saw the Zelda one at my local Walmart already. I had no idea it wasn't supposed to be released yet. Half tempted to go try and buy it.
@Why_Do_I_Exist Well they are cheap because it doesn't have the vibration, gyro and NFC scanner. A pro controller is 70 USD because of these features. PDP sell similar controllers to those for only 20 bucks and they even go on sale.
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