PowerA NANO Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch REVIEW

[@enthused7591]

Had no idea these existed until someone locally threw one in for free when I picked up their used Switch and some games. Feels really nice in the hands. I like the weight it has. Feels genuinely like a mini Pro Controller to me.

[@dacbiet]

I wish Nintendo made a nano version of the Pro controller. I really like the small form factor for easier to carry than the original.

[@joshrobinson2409]

I picked this up yesterday and I love it, it is so comfortable to hold it just fits right into your hands

[@GhosdKid_Gaming]

Just picked this up yesterday (I’m behind because I’m just getting back into a switch, had to play Metroid on launch day) and so far I’m in love with the mini design

[@NeiltendoPower]

It's super comfortable right? Thanks for watching!

[@hardsuperstorm2119]

It’s perfect for me, the pro controller seemed too big for my hands but this is perfect

[@Kos4Evr]

You would have hated the dreamcast controller and the original xbox controller. Look up xbox duke controller.

[@hardsuperstorm2119]

@@Kos4Evr I can see why

[@rebelredshirt_2188]

I love the idea and look of this controller. Id love to buy it but no rumble is a deal breaker. It really annoys me how 3rd party controllers this generation just ignore rumble.

[@NeiltendoPower]

I’m really with you on this. Reviewing a third party controller this week that actually includes it! Thanks for watching

[@pilkmaster]

who tf uses rumble

[@jedediahj]

@@pilkmaster Mostly people who have been gaming for the last.. 26 years..

[@Sam-zv8fb]

@@jedediahj I always end up turning it off whenever it's an option

[@chefnelsonsbbq]

@@pilkmaster rumble on Monster Hunter is fantastic. 😍

[@zion9575]

It’s a shame it doesn’t have rumble of any kind

[@samuszero100]

That could be why the battery life last so long.

[@shabberplasm32]

Nintendo doesn't allow it on any licensed controller.

[@phylocybe_]

@@shabberplasm32 why?

[@mrlodgereal]

@@phylocybe_ because then it could directly compete with the official pro controller

[@jaystapes3086]

as someone who uses the wavebird WAY to much, rumble doesn't matter to me. Its almost weird if a controller DOES have rumble, for me lol

[@aryanpadaruth1354]

thank you for the review im going to by this now!!

[@NeiltendoPower]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@musi2691]

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[@mekman4]

I’d love it if they made it the same color as their white wired controller. Great Stuff!

[@redmillion7089]

Great review. I just ordered one that will be here just in time for monster hunter Rise

[@andysokayi]

I'm literally getting this controller for Monster Hunter Rise too!! Can't wait!

[@blackmambo2526]

Enjoy that controller bro

[@am-mm1fk]

rumble really helps hunting with longs words. Sad.

[@nymeria3464]

@@am-mm1fk how does rumble help the LS?

[@am-mm1fk]

@@nymeria3464 it rumbles when you got your timing right

[@sbcserge5446]

I bought this controller for my 6 year old and it’s the perfect size for him. It’ll feel a little cramped after while if I use it too long but it’s great to take on the go for shorter plays.

[@NeiltendoPower]

That’s awesome! Glad he’s enjoying it and thanks for watching!

[@RojoD702]

Got this for my son Perfect fit for him

[@dreamylovee7993]

Thanks for reviewing it, there's a sale on best buy so I'll save an additional 10 bucks which is good. I think rumble is a deal breaker for most but I am in a pinch and really need something for travel or really long road trips.

[@Lances_45]

Can this controller turn on the switch from sleep? or turn the switch off into sleep mode?

[@scottysnintendoreviews3510]

Nice vid your videos really helped me when picking out accessories Ps I am your 450 sub

[@NeiltendoPower]

That makes me so happy to hear. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

[@J.E.S.U.S_]

Just got is today love the controller the thing is that how do I know it's fully charged?

[@NeiltendoPower]

I neglected to mention it but that seems to be an issue with all PowerA Switch controllers - doesn't show the battery percentage for some reason. Thanks for watching!

[@athenovae]

Are the joy sticks different sizes/shapes?

[@NeiltendoPower]

Even though the controller is smaller, the buttons joysticks are the same size. Thanks for watching!

[@athenovae]

@@NeiltendoPower oh cool!! Thanks ☺️

[@athenovae]

@@NeiltendoPower I’m looking to use thumb stick caps btw just in case that changes how you’re comparing them. :)

[@shihabmiah6019]

It's a 'cute' controller due to its form factor/size. Feels good in the hands, buttons are good but for the price you pay you don't get rumble and it doesn't display the battery life on the switch. You're better off spending a tad tiny bit more for a pro controller. Nano is £39.99 in the UK and pro is £49.99 in the UK. I don't regret buying it as I use it as a travel controller, I fit it into me PDP commuters case but like I said £10 more you can get a pro controller.

[@lysol6497]

I used a wired one for rogue company and I couldn’t reach for right stick along with it feeling very hollow and big I’ve been thinking about buying this controller

[@NeiltendoPower]

Supposedly the bluetooth response time on the Switch is actually faster than wired.

[@jeffreyvisser8628]

Bought it as well for rogue company! Already play that game on ps5, just want it as well on the switch in case someone use the tv lol

[@lament5516]

Thanks for the review! Gotta ask can this controller be plugged in and registered by my PC? How is it registered too? As a Switch controller or an Xbox controller or something else? Lastly what about longevity, can I be confident the sticks will last?

[@NeiltendoPower]

I haven't tried myself, but I think plugging it in via USB would be the easiest way to connect. Pretty sure it registers as a standard Switch pro controller. For wireless, I think you'd need a bluetooth usb dongle. As far as longevity goes, I've only been using it for a few months, but I've had no issues. The sticks feel nice. I have several PowerA pro controllers and haven't experienced drift with any of them and don't think this controller would be any different. Maybe I've just been lucky and with anything like this YMMV. Thanks for watching!

[@oscartorre6003]

I just found out about this controller and Im really digging it. Did you ever experienced drift??

[@NeiltendoPower]

Nope, still works like the day I got it 👍

[@JzLyfe]

Anybody have any vids or updates on these? My controller is not even 1 yr old and the up and down on the stick goe very slow. Left and right are very responsive no issues. Nobody had posted issues yet and no videos either

[@darkgengar9410]

I got mine near release, unfortunately it started drifting. As someone who games daily, hours on end, this remote was worth it. Car wise i got plenty of mileage out of it. If you have any tips about the drift please let me know. This remote is well worth saving 😭

[@NeiltendoPower]

Bummer! No drift to report from me but I admittedly haven't been using it a ton. I know of a few fixed for joy-on drift but not sure that would work in this case. The only thing I can think of would be trying some compressed air or contact cleaner around the stick. You could always try seeing if PowerA will do anything for you. I've heard they're pretty generous with returns/repairs. Thanks for watching!

[@SanIX___I]

Disconnect the controller and tilt thw joystick right to left and plug it in without tilting the joysticks

[@donjuandemarco4115]

I fixed drift on multiple controllers. Look up either BW-100 or WD40 electronics contacts cleaner. The problem is the sensors in the controller eventually get funky duo with dust hand sweat and gunk and they can’t register correctly. This spray resolves all that gunk allowing the sensors to register correctly. I fixed three joycons and two Xbox controllers but just spraying this and rotating the sticks for a few minutes. I barely used any of the product one bottle should last me a life time. It truely is magical stuff. I even used it on a volume knob on my gaming headset that wouldn’t turn up volume and now it works. At this point I’m looking for electronics to use it on. Magical stuff I went with the more expensive BW-100 it’s twice the price as the WD-40 brand but it promoted use with gaming controllers and promoted that it’s non conductive so it won’t ruin electronics.

[@ruvinluciano4369]

Just bought it and fits like a glove on my hands, I was thinking of getting a pro controller but its bigger.

[@Oridginale24]

How’s the d-pad on this controller?

[@ruvinluciano4369]

@@Oridginale24 pretty good better than the joy cons.

[@ericbarragan5837]

Have you used this controller for Smash Ultimate? I am looking into getting a controller and this seems great in terms of price, size (I have small hands), and grip (because my hands sweat often).

[@NeiltendoPower]

I haven’t personally used it with Smash Ultimate, but I’ve found all the button response to be quick and accurate, except for the occasional missed input on the + and - buttons for some reason. The mappable triggers feel really nice and might come in handy for something like Smash. I did notice it became a little uncomfortable after playing Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity for a while since that’s a bit of a button masher and I have kinda big hands. Overall, I still find it really comfortable though. If you have smaller hands, I bet you’ll love the feel of it and I can’t see why it wouldn’t be a good fit for Smash. Thanks for watching!

[@TakashiAmanoOriginal]

Do the triggers have potentiometers? Or do they click like the joy ones? Hard to play snowrunner without throttle control

[@cheeseystorm]

Are the joysticks the same size as the regular pro controller? So i could use joy stick caps

[@gachafiedstreams]

I just got this for my wife. She had small hands and using big controllers like our ps5 controller hurts her hands after a while

[@sonic287ful]

Did someone have problems with this Joystick? Like drifting?

[@alekm9795]

Yes two days , did u find a fix?

[@johnn.n2165]

I had to return mine after just 4 days of use, I don’t even be thrashing like that

[@alekm9795]

@@johnn.n2165 actually I works now. I disconnected and reconnected. It works every time I have drift, it might be some kind of glitch

[@TimeSkip_X]

Nope

[@SAS97x]

Looks so good but i have seen so many report of stick drift and other issues

[@NeiltendoPower]

I haven’t experienced that yet myself but only time will tell. Thanks for watching!

[@Vinn1300]

@@NeiltendoPower have there been any problems yet? Any drift? Please respond, I really want to buy one

[@NeiltendoPower]

@@Vinn1300 no drift for me. Still works the same as the day I got it.

[@Vinn1300]

@@NeiltendoPower thank you so much for responding, I’m gonna get it

[@fireaspect19]

@@Vinn1300 the reason why people get stick drift is because they don't take care of their controllers, the dust gets in the sticks and causes that so you should keep it in a dust free area

[@Daytonafox1]

Does this controller except console mapping? I know the Nintendo wireless original does.

[@NeiltendoPower]

Unfortunately I don't believe it does

[@jeancarlodelaluz6415]

Looks really smasll. Wish it was like a normal pro size. The color looks great.

[@NeiltendoPower]

It is small but it’s surprisingly comfortable. Love the color scheme!

[@jayjayhooksch1]

They make one that is normal sized. I have it, works great. The extra mappable buttons are awesome.

[@jeancarlodelaluz6415]

@@jayjayhooksch1 can I get a link to that one. I'd like to buy a normal size with this color.

[@jayjayhooksch1]

@@jeancarlodelaluz6415 I don't know if they make it that color...I got mine from Walmart for 49 Canadian. They only had black with a silver dpad and white with a gold dpad when I saw it.

[@jeancarlodelaluz6415]

@@jayjayhooksch1 so it's not the same one with the same colors 😒

[@kingk21]

Nice vid I got this controller and I wanna know if you can check the percentage on the switch and how because I don’t know when it’s full or not?

[@NeiltendoPower]

Thanks! Unfortunately that seems to be a thing with PowerA controllers - not being able to see the battery percentage. It's something I only recently noticed but it's definitely worth mentioning in my next vid about their controllers. Thanks for watching!

[@billynotplayin6686]

I got it cus it was 35, way cheaper than the regular 60 dollar pro controller, idk it would be small though

[@jijowajaknxanma3439]

Can you map L1 to the back? I want to be able to slide while aiming in warframe. Thanks!

[@NeiltendoPower]

I haven’t mapped that one specific but I’m sure you can! I think you can map everything except the menu buttons. I’ll try it out soon and report back 👍

[@Emerald-md7cs]

If you map the right stick click to the right button you can do slam attacks super quick

[@Emerald-md7cs]

In warframe you can do slam attacks super quick by mapping the right stick click to the right button

[@croc3862]

You can map them all, I map a and y for hollow knight, then the bumpers for smash

[@sloptart726]

Is there any input lag

[@NeiltendoPower]

None that I’ve noticed. Performs just like the regular pro controller from what I can tell

[@alrangelal]

Will this work on Android? I want a controller for both my Switch and my emulators

[@NeiltendoPower]

I’m not sure about this one but I think it should. I know the regular pro controller can do that. I think you just hold down the sync button until it blinks and then try to pair the pro controller in your bluetooth settings.

[@Letmesoloem0]

Yes it will

[@Katthemusicfox]

You should check out 8bitdos controller line, they make controllers compatible with switch, mobile, and microsoft PC all in one

[@godsinferno]

@@Katthemusicfox The only downside to those controllers is that they dont have a version where the D-pad and the left joystick is switched.... Kinda like the Power A controller.

[@Yeeeaaaahh]

I am so baffled by this controller. The first time I tried this on my mates switch was to play Mario Kart. I am absolutely certain that the controller had a vibration function and was vibrating as I drifted etc. The following week when I connected this round my friends to play Mario Kart, there was no vibration so returned and brought the pro wireless controller. Who else has had this happened to them. Thing is, vibration was a key feature for me so would of deffo picked up on it not having vibration functionality first time round. Still certain that this controller did vibrate when I first connected it

[@Mr-th9vh]

Recommend using this for playing zelda botw?

[@NeiltendoPower]

I think this would work well with BotW, especially if you find the standard pro controller to be a bit too big. The only thing that I came across is the + and - buttons sometimes not registering when I pressed them. Not a huge deal but that could be annoying since you navigate the menu so much in BotW.

[@Emerald-md7cs]

I use a wired controller from this company and I think the controller is ok idk how is adjust to a smaller controller does it feel that good when playing fast paced games I do have smaller hands but I have never held a smaller controller but I’m ok when using the joycons sideways so would this controller be good for me ?

[@NeiltendoPower]

It felt a little awkward when playing Hyrule Warriors just because you’re button-mashing so much and it got just a little bit crampy for me. I have fairly large hands though. If you’re comfortable with a sideways joy-con, I can say that this one will be far more comfortable

[@Emerald-md7cs]

@@NeiltendoPower Yh I got the controller and it’s a teeny weeny bit big but I love it and it’s so comfy even when playing games like warframe

[@NeiltendoPower]

@@Emerald-md7cs oh awesome! Happy to hear that 👍

[@Emerald-md7cs]

@@NeiltendoPower sorry bit small but still super comfy

[@BigBossCQCLegend]

This Controller is Great for playing No More Heroes 1 and 2 so you don’t have to use motion controls with the joy cons

[@elvampirochino]

Can this wake up the switch in docked mode?

[@NeiltendoPower]

Yes it does. Thanks for watching!

[@MijdonOdinson]

Does it work on pc and Android ?

[@NeiltendoPower]

Yep! Same as the standard Switch controller

[@robdata_YT]

Anyone having issues with the dpad not responding even after pressing a direction and feeling like it should register? I'm having to really put some pressure on left dpad direction for a brand new controller.

[@josephguy1456]

people act like its super small its not really i have one and i like it more the the pro conroller

[@NeiltendoPower]

I don't think it's dramatically smaller than the standard pro controller or anything but I was surprised how comfortable it felt for the size. Thanks for watching!

[@jamman7344]

For a guy whose hands are bigger than his feet, this controller is legit. My thumb Can press all 4 buttons at the same time it's like instant cheat codes.

[@KeesyMan]

Theres a normal size version of it too the nano is for smaller hands.

[@AarishHandaReal]

Nano is better than the normal sized power a

[@wondering_jaay]

The best on the market!! I love it. I own 2 soon to own 8 😂😂😂

[@Kos4Evr]

As cool as this is, it might be too small for me. I can comfortably use the Xbox Duke controller.

[@andusgarza4486]

Anybody got kontrol freeks on the sticks?

[@NeiltendoPower]

Haven't tried those out but I've heard good things. I'm using Satisfye's new RYZE pads on my joy-con though

[@andusgarza4486]

@@NeiltendoPower those look amazing. I just found some on my old Xbox one controller and wanted to use them. I am now an expert at killing enderman in Minecraft cuz of max sensitivity

[@jaztyler558]

@@andusgarza4486 do the switch control freaks fit well on it?

[@Mikeasythegod]

Rumble??

[@NeiltendoPower]

No rumble unfortunately

[@GOATMessiEditz]

yo does it drift

[@1nonlyhasib]

Do not know? I cant find really true sources for information about this PowerA controller.

[@NeiltendoPower]

I haven't experienced any issues with that, but I've only been using it for a few months now. Usually drift doesn't show up immediately, so only time will tell. Thanks for watching!

[@1nonlyhasib]

@@NeiltendoPower Your welcome man! Support from Sweden!

[@hardcorenacho1020]

TO ANYONE WHO OWNS THIS: Does the controller have the ghost issue that the original Switch controllers have? Dont want to spend $40+ if they still have issues

[@swayamdabral4877]

Is this a suitable controller for Zelda Breath of the wild?

[@oeacy9408]

I play botw with this controller it is really good to play and had no issues

[@swayamdabral4877]

@@oeacy9408 oh noce thanks for the response:)

[@GTRadicle]

Hey dude, thanks for the info.

[@NeiltendoPower]

Thanks for watching!

[@sashathedemiroomni4146]

I've been thinking about get this a lot of people say it is a good controller & I don't want to spend 69 dollars for a pro controller

[@sashathedemiroomni4146]

@Gucci Crimson Okay, thanks

[@SlimeTalk4L]

I have to return it because my right finger has cramps

[@NeiltendoPower]

Sorry to hear that, was it because it was too small?

[@Marc_Sola]

Got stick drift with the nano, barely used it. Now it doesn’t support calibration or button mapping so it’s not usable. Wasted 60$

[@JediObiDave]

I like this for my kids, they have smaller hands.

[@NeiltendoPower]

Awesome yeah, that's a perfect use case for this controller

[@davidmicheals2668]

Ouch, $50! I'll pay the extra $20 for rumble, Amiibo support, and longer batter life, or an 8-Bit controller for $20.

[@corgikun2579]

the thing here is if the powera will have malfunctioning like the left stick problem that is frequent with the pro controller in the smash and splatoon community. the trade-off might just be rumble and nfc but better reliability for this two competitive games

[@chrisantalol]

personally, i have small hands and the nano works better for me, so i would rather spend a little less and honestly i dont think i would need amiibo support and rumble, and if i really wanted to i could use the two joycons

[@davidmicheals2668]

@@corgikun2579 LOL you just made up an issue with the pro controller? You mean the left Joy Con. Also, no pro player is using this controller, not one.

[@jijowajaknxanma3439]

This has back buttons so I can slide and stay crouched in warframe. That’s why I want it but it has no rumble. But motion controls + back buttons is what I need.

[@fernank017]

@@davidmicheals2668 my pro controller bought in april 2018 has left stick drift. It's common.

[@kevinhtx1916]

**ts a sponsored video guys**

[@Jrmxn]

Well my hands are small so…

[@moimeme909]

TOO TINY TOONS ?

[@NeiltendoPower]

Maybe

[@でぃすくてよ]

鐘(禰波なら罠YAMAHAや英語はわかない

[@mdsonicexplorerwatts8715]

Controle feito para as maõs da criança.

[@piecectrlxrwrlds6049]

What about fortnite

[@iyeetsecurity922]

*What is this?! **_A controller for ants?!?!_*