Switch Pro controller comparison! PDP vs PowerA vs Nintendo which to buy.

We test 3 of the top Switch pro controllers and let you know the results. What issues I found, which has better value, and which one I would buy.
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[@damianstelmach7419]

Just bought the PDP on a whim today and stumbled on your video when I started wondering if there’s a better option. Great comparison video dude! You forgot to mention that the Switch Pro controller also has the NFC reader for amiibo cards and figurines

[@fracturedmind8124]

I got the PDP one since the design really caught me. I don’t particularly miss the rumble. And you can disable the back buttons, which I did. I do wish it had USB-C instead of my Micro but I digress. I’ve loved using it. I don’t regret not getting the Nintendo one.

[@SwitchFixGames]

Yeah I have a video on the updated version with built-in battery, check it out. It's the Mario pop design and it is really good has nice sticks. Thanks for watching!

[@Siementje0212]

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[@SelenaPerry5]

this is awesome and so helpful!! I have watched and read several reviews on the difference with the pro and non pro, and yours explains so much better with so much more detail, thank you!

[@ryplecuk767]

A friend of mine bought the Afterglow Wireless control for me for only 1,100 Pesos (Like 55 Dollars), glad to have friends like him.

[@SwitchFixGames]

Nice!

[@ryplecuk767]

@@SwitchFixGames Thanks for the review mate!

[@kennangelopujante4036]

20dollars lang bro hindi 55dollars HAHAHAHA

[@Fairydust24]

Thank you for the informative video ! Best one out there by far. Thanks to you I have decided to get the Afterglow since it fits my needs better. Although I also do consider buying the pro later if there is a sale. Thank you again and you have definitely earned a sub ! Keep up the great work

[@devilalagator2921]

I was thinking of getting the pdp controller because I have a wired pdp controller and I liked it but I wasn't sure if there was a better option but now that I know that the pdp is a close second to the pro controller and it is way cheaper, I know which one I'm getting. Thx for the information and I just subbed.❤❤

[@dabzpaintball4478]

Thank you . No other video like this !

[@izzledizzle1310]

i've never bought a controller before and have been checking a bunch of different review articles and this is the first i've heard of the battery indicator on the home screen only being available with the Pro! thanks for mentioning that!!

[@SwitchFixGames]

Thanks for watching!

[@baloneyponey8658]

Your buttons will fail after a couple months. The controller is made poorly.

[@izzledizzle1310]

@@baloneyponey8658 Ah, I still haven't gotten around to buying one anyway lol. Lots of pros and cons to consider!

[@CambreyGoG]

By far the best comparison video I've seen so far. So informative, thank you! I will probably buy the $70 pad. I like the led light controller, but I don't think I would care too much about the back buttons.

[@SwitchFixGames]

Check out my latest vid, it's on sale with Mario Odyssey digital at Walmart for $69.

[@SuperGezmo]

life is tough

[@imdbtruth]

The PDP Afterglow is my favorite controller aside from the real Pro Controller.

[@marcus716]

do the lights hurt your eyes after a whilE?

[@imdbtruth]

@@marcus716 No. I've not had any issues with that.

[@marcus716]

@@imdbtruth ok thx

[@astonhendrix5766]

The wireless or wired? Or are they the same in feeling?

[@astonhendrix5766]

I was at the store and was going to get the pdp camo for the cool blue color but read this comment and wasn’t sure if the wired or wireless afterglow are different sizes controllers. They look different on the covers but went with wireless and love it. The clear plastic is so comfortable and this comment helped me get a great controller!

[@jacquelinejay1421]

Thank you so much... this really helped me make my decision. I’ve been thinking and researching for days and it was between the pro and the led one I’m going with the pro controller... I also just subbed to you. 🙂

[@YoYo-uh3xj]

I bought them all.

[@megagamer5612]

I am in 100% agreement with you on everything on this video I have the glow one and am getting the pro tomorrow as a gift from my gf I love love love my afterglow one it’s so smooth on the joysticks and I just love the customization of it yeah it’s a little loud but I just love it and it just has a wonderful feel to it

[@SwitchFixGames]

Thanks for the comment!

[@marvin3872]

Thanks for the vid this is literally what I was looking for

[@SwitchFixGames]

Glad to hear that, thanks for watching!

[@kenyonwolfe2400]

I have a black Power A Nintendo switch pro controller and I have a regular black Nintendo switch pro controller and I have a Mario Nintendo switch pro controller ask well I like it it way good

[@Hakuna_Frittata]

Thanks for the review. I'm about to pick up the Pro for myself to have NFC and the Afterglow for my kids.

[@SwitchFixGames]

Good plan!

[@Deflection]

Outstanding video, straight to the point and simple comparison. Thank you. Have a great day, I know I am.

[@SwitchFixGames]

Thank you, I appreciate it. Best comment I've had so far!

[@renegadesn]

Great review thanks for the info. I just got the afterglow and I'm looking forward to using it 😊

[@VioletBird]

Awesome! Thank you for the comparison. I look forward to learning more from you :)

[@reigengi5941]

Thank you so much!! I needed this! Getting the pro real soon 😊

[@SwitchFixGames]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yoshihirogamer]

Both the Pro controller an the Afterglow Controller are my Favourite

[@keestar8740]

Legit brought the afterglow today so I’m stoked that was your favourite 😹

[@matthewdavis4883]

It's preference tbh I have the Pdp and I really like it I've played on the pro controller I like it as well but I like the back buttons alot for games like Fortnite Its really all just preference when it comes to Pdp vs pro controller

[@miibrawler5973]

I have my wireless pdp afterglow controller i knew it cause lights back buttons better battery than power a and i love so much iam going to sub you thank you

[@dylanrivera333]

3:18 Power A is making a new one with 30 hour rechargeable battery

[@HaZzTeh]

Yeah it's out right now I bought one

[@j_salcin]

Thank you for this video, very informative. You’ve earned yourself a sub.

[@SavageThrifter]

Why not just get 1 pack of rechargeable batteries tho? Thats what I do for all my kids controllers and got a wall plug in battery recharger at goodwill for a couple bucks haha. It is pretty annoying to take all the batteries out every night tho

[@GarethColquhoun]

I think you answered your own question 😏

[@justinthompson7404]

I got the afterglow pretty cheap on Black Friday. It doesn't show the battery level but it does flash red when the battery is close to dying

[@jacoblandavazo5151]

Thanks been looking for someone to clarify this!

[@justinthompson7404]

@@jacoblandavazo5151 I've had it for about a year now and it plays great. Some games I play without the back paddle plate just to avoid accidentally pressing the wrong button. But other than that I have no complaints

[@DanielNavarroJr]

I think the cover comes off the back of the PDP to prevent accidental clicks.

[@jzip]

Nice comparison thanks. I'm going for the one by Nintendo as my main

[@Live-on9tz]

I will pay more for original switch black to prevent any regrets after

[@mr7eleven725]

This was on my recommended and I like bro so I'm going to sub..

[@showmethefacts4061]

Probably going to get the afterglow controller as a 2nd controller

[@mistahss9612]

Thanks for this. Def helped me make my decision.

[@jda3comics693]

I love the power A controllers I think they are awesome I have 2 myself a wired one and a Bluetooth one

[@hollywhelan5730]

I got the afterglow it's by far the best feeling controller I've ever had , feels better than an Xbox controller

[@YoYo-uh3xj]

Facts son

[@mohamedserhan8650]

The lad controller looks good but i preffer the orginal one

[@mammon310]

I have the afterglow, with headphones you cant hear the buttons fyi

[@shabberplasm32]

How are you not going to talk about the PDP home, screenshot, minus and plus buttons being flipped for some weird reason? That and that it's also micro-USB lol. And the regular pro controller IS really good but it's D-pad is terrible.

[@L.O.O]

Very good video I learned a lot of things.

[@nijaxxsounds886]

Love the look on the PDP but after having the afterglow for a few days, the joysticks just seems to all over the place. I think I’d rather go pro controller, or a but it’s great quality built on the power a controller but overall they’re all good controllers, but I will probably avoid the afterglow unless you want it as looks.

[@esaflaka9155]

I got the afterglow long ago and regret it... joysticks are 4:09 uncomfortable for me and for precise movements i can't stand it.... Felt the pro controller and it was 1000 times more comfortable for me and felt solid Also the stupid afterglow not able to use w.e cable and being picky purposely putting a stupid rectangle cutout is annoying. Cause idk where the official cable went -.- So i ise my hubbys milwaukee charger cable and that fits lol

[@SwitchFixGames]

I agree with you for sure!

[@karl691]

You’ll reach your sub goals soon enough! Just subbed for the content 👍🏻 hoping I can be lucky enough to win the Super Mario controller, it looks great.

[@bbblackwell]

Excellent review. Thank you.

[@OpticSnipez90]

Just got a power a wired controller Pikachu pixel that has those micro usb with the notch if for some reason lets just if say the power a cord that comes with it fails a easy fix for it if don't mind taking a pair of flush cutters to the notch on the inside of the plug and cut that flush off then just got to find a micro usb cable that fits in that shape. I would strongly suggest walmart 6ft onn micro usb cable they seem to fit no problem with the mod done .

[@jeancarlodelaluz6415]

Have the wired afterglow.......now I want the wireless 😅 how good are the motion controls on that one?

[@SwitchFixGames]

Motion control seems pretty good to me, I've played alot of Splatoon with it and no issues.

[@MacDaddyYuunity]

my power A has a USB Type C charger and less noise also the middle button is what activates the under buttons so....might gotta re do a review 🤔

[@afrohead_k1ng]

You forgot to mention that you can turn on the extra buttons on the afterglow controller

[@itsmesteve1081]

I don't like power a because there is a lot of latency issues from when you press the button and when the action appears on screen. And I'm not going to get the official Nintendo pro controller because it doesn't have remappable buttons on the back

[@juanabc90]

Great review , earned a sub

[@AirHomeboy187]

U miss the wired one that has mic

[@lopikss]

I have a afterglow with cable its better then the actual switch control (the joysticks are way better and dont drift after 2 years my notmal pro does)

[@SwitchFixGames]

Nice! Yeah I feel like the normal pro controller has worse stick drift than most others.

[@reaperpro705]

I have the black one

[@abbie5998]

I just bought a pro controller from Walmart and when I opened it the controller was an oily PowerA controller. I hate it here...

[@heroslippy6666]

stay away from stores that allow returns on gaming items, trading card packs that are returned will be missing valuable cards

[@TheHealthyHabit]

I'm struggling! I have a pro controller already but looking to buy my partner his own... cant decide on PowerA Wireless or another Pro.

[@SwitchFixGames]

The new PowerA with rechargeable batteries is pretty nice. I did a review on it as well, check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6LGhax-ocZoqMk

[@sirhborn]

I got the one in the middle

[@MsChristina6185]

Question: Pro vs. PDP with stick drift? I have 2 Power A because of artwork but I'm either battling moving forward or my view drifting to the sky. 😤

[@SwitchFixGames]

I just had the Mario pop pdp joystick break... hasn't happened on any of my Nintendo controllers. As for stick drift Nintendo brand have been good for me so far, got lots of hours on them. I'd try to wait and find a sale or sometimes they give digital downloads with them.

[@rebelpride75]

My power a controller was $25 at a local game stop by my house

[@ReborninJC520]

Crazy I love my power a

[@SwitchFixGames]

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[@L.O.O]

Can I have the PDP afterglow controller, all my friends and me subscribe to your channel.

[@StefanMore]

I like Nintendo, Love BOTW best game I played in 10 years. But why, WHY are the triggers buttons? Why Nintendo why?

[@SwitchFixGames]

Agreed

[@joseescobedo5470]

I’m buying pdp today don’t wanna waste 70 on a pro controller

[@SwitchFixGames]

Thanks for watching!

[@bamu2644]

Thanks a lot

[@TrueGoatKing]

Power A is horrible (in my opinion) I’ve had literally 3 and they have all gotten drift within about 1-3 months until they are unusable

[@CXMICXN]

PDP is the best

[@brickcity9mm327]

Nice.thanks.

[@fatewish6334]

does the power a have smoth buttons? bc If I play mario kart on my joy cons and that gives me inprints..If they are smoth I give it a shoot thx for the comparioson video

[@SwitchFixGames]

Yeah the new PowerA with rechargeable battery has smooth buttons, I did a video on the PowerA mario pop controller check it out. They are really good controllers, much better than the AA battery version.

[@ElTaquitoD3]

Not all of the mario or any PowerA are battery based. They have chargable ones aswell.

[@ElTaquitoD3]

Btw he has some ripped off version. They go for around 60 bucks and are different

[@SwitchFixGames]

Yeah these are all legit controllers, this video is from almost a year ago, I've done a video on the new PowerA, check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6LGhax-ocZoqMk

[@SwitchFixGames]

And here is the link to it on Best Buys website. www.bestbuy.com/site/powera-enhanced-wireless-controller-for-nintendo-switch-mario-silhouette/6260944.p?skuId=6260944&ref=212&loc=1&extStoreId=1512&ref=212&loc=1&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@ElTaquitoD3]

@@SwitchFixGames wondering why the quality was bad(of the controller) also nice video maybe you can try out the nano controller from power a aswell?

[@SwitchFixGames]

I will look into doing one on the nano, as for the quality it just feels a bit cheap, and having to use AA batteries vs a built in rechargeable really puts it at a disadvantage to the competition. That being said the new PowerA controllers with internal batteries are much better, they only lack rumble. I use the Mario Pop PowerA all the time and really like it.

[@jonniefast]

why no rumble 😡 i just want wireless +rumble

[@SwitchFixGames]

Yes, I agree.

[@GongYu]

Hey friend do you have other controller ? Which buttons voice not a lot ?

[@SwitchFixGames]

The quietest one would be the Nintendo brand Pro controller. Second would be the new PowerA controller that has the built-in battery, the older one shown in this video takes AA batteries and is louder.

[@TheBalancePod]

I returned 2 wired afterglow controllers because of noticeable SnapBack during matches. I didn’t want to risk it with a wireless one.

[@TheBalancePod]

They were great controllers outside of that

[@The.Unknown.User.]

What is snapback?

[@TheBalancePod]

@@The.Unknown.User. that’s when if you are running right and let go of the analog stick, your character will stop running and face left.

[@The.Unknown.User.]

@@TheBalancePod Thanks, now i know

[@lennartfrank02]

Bruh cmon u can get the power A with rechargeable battery... Couldve at least done some research before calling it out as a disadvantage... Also it rly isnt... If ure on the go and ur controller dies u can just change the batteries instead of having to charge it

[@SwitchFixGames]

This video was made before they released the version that has a rechareable battery.....

[@righteousdavis777]

You know power A is an (OFFICIALLY LICENSED Distributor FOR NINTENDO) right???👀👀👀 ijs😒😒😒😒 Nintendo get paid either way..

[@baloneyponey8658]

I've gone through 3 of their controllers and I can state as fact that they're garbage. The material they use for the button contacts are cheap rubber that weakens drastically over a couple months. It gives the sensation of your buttons sticking (and staying stuck) until you dig the bottom out with fingernails. I've taken the first one apart thinking my kid got to it with the dreaded candy fingers. I tool it apart and cleaned it with IPA even though there was no sign of any sticky substance on the controller. I did see however that the rubber insert that makes contact with the main board was weak. I took a q-tip and wiped it off and it did not fix the issue. I bought another thinking it was a one off and the second controller did the same thing. I took that one back to the store and they let me exchange it. Now the third one is doing it as well. This is a garbage company that uses garbage parts to get you to buy more. You can't even use the part from another controller because the top button is offset to sit on a second board that seats onto the one that has the bottom three.

[@SwitchFixGames]

Thanks for the valuable info on some long term use. I wish I had more time to do long term tests and reviews.

[@out_4_bloodbklynny599]

Are u going to pay attention to the lights or the game , n the power A as long as u don't remap the buttons the bottom buttons are no bother and rechargeable batteries is all u need which I finally get to use since I've had them b4 I bought the power A so ur gripes don't hold up unless you are buying for the light show

[@SwitchFixGames]

Just did a video on the new Power A check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6LGhax-ocZoqMk

[@coldwolf7014]

Power A has far more Colors and designs to choose from and cheaper, Already a plus. Just a 10% downgrade to the Pro controller. And you get graphic art and pay like $30less.

[@timdouglas2457]

69 dollars in my country plus tax and I like them The power a

[@michaelriley6774]

I thought the PDP have hd rumble

[@moisesnunez9473]

I get my pro one was 60 at Walmart

[@asianadventure916californi2]

Hey where's the on and off bottom at on the black one pdp.

[@SwitchFixGames]

There is no on off button, you simply press the home button for a few seconds and it turns on the Switch.

[@dorminosalle2642]

Hi are PowerA wireless controller sticks movement good as original pro controller, although can you turn on console with PowerA controller with home button directly?

[@SwitchFixGames]

All of the pro controllers I've tested so far will turn on the switch with the home button. As for the sticks I'd say they are pretty good, I've yet to have any stick drift with power A but have on the nintendo controller.

[@dorminosalle2642]

@@SwitchFixGames Id wish get luck with powerA product, I have expectation to buy PowerA rechargeable controller(hoping internal battery charging joysticks dont get stick drift issues).

[@SLV282]

Does the pro rumble in game playing ?

[@SwitchFixGames]

Yes, it's the only one of the 3 in this video that have rumble.

[@SLV282]

@@SwitchFixGames ok thank you

[@UnknownArtist1984]

Good videooooo

[@skrmanater9443]

its called rechargable batterys

[@chiiich]

does the pdp fell good when you hold it?

[@SwitchFixGames]

Yeah its nice, no rumble though.

[@AJ47isbbetter]

The power a one is bad it got drift within a week I payed 40 bucks for that ):

[@majaborowska179]

Dude get ears Control they all same sound lvl make

[@babyfatcentral]

Dat right

[@Parke8Bits]

Excelente video. Comparto una comparativa del sn30pro con el switch pro controller kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qplHuhoJyDa8k

[@benshifflett2309]

Yo

[@tanapsycho1008]

Nice controllers but very biased towards the original and pdp

[@SwitchFixGames]

Not trying to be rude here, but that was kind of the point of my review just my opinion on which one is the best for the money.

[@elet.5214]

I thought I was the only one who felt like this but at the end of the day it is his opinion

[@CarloneLNGLD]

Terrible review. There’s better out there. Pro controller is overrated and the D-Pad on it is terrible. There’s a newer version of the Power A for normal size and a nano version which is smaller and both come with built in rechargeable batteries. What I’m using right now is the PDP. Great D Pad, buttons are not as noisy as he made it seem and it looks nicer.

[@SwitchFixGames]

Thanks for the comment, maybe share your review video with us so we can be enlightened with your expert opinion.

[@ElKarma713]

@Hennsly Louis I play claw so the D-pad shouldn't be a problem for me