Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Vs. PowerA Controller | Which Should You Buy?

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  • Опубліковано 25 лис 2024

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  • @ourradiantgaming
    @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому +32

    One thing I did not mention in this video was that BOTH controllers do feature Motion Controls as well as the ability to wake up the Switch Console by holding the "home" button when connected to that Switch. This does not alter my opinion on both of these controllers, I just wanted to be sure to mention that! Which controller do you like better?!

    • @shabberplasm32
      @shabberplasm32 2 роки тому +7

      PowerA, because the D-pad is significantly better. I also disagree, the PowerA controller is just as comfortable as the pro controller to me. The ease of use part is kind of weird because your joycons are always connected. You also have a battery indicator light that tells you its low.
      Nintendo does not allow licensed controllers to have rumble, that isn't on the company its on Nintendo. Same thing for amiibo support.

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому +3

      Does the D-Pad being slightly farther over bother you at all? I think for me, the chunky-ness kind of reminds me of the original Xbox controller.
      I’m glad you like your PowerA controller, though! Appreciate you watching! Have an amazing day and God bless!

    • @shabberplasm32
      @shabberplasm32 2 роки тому +2

      @@ourradiantgaming For me the D-pad is absolutely excellent. Same for you!

    • @davidfrmBHY
      @davidfrmBHY 2 роки тому

      @@shabberplasm32 is power a

    • @JustANormalPerson.
      @JustANormalPerson. Рік тому +1

      I have one question I just bought the PowerA controller but I was just wondering does it also have drift

  • @Srcatsalot
    @Srcatsalot 2 роки тому +10

    I bought a power a controller.at first i though “now i can play with my brother in Minecraft”in till I realize it is a wired controller.i still use it to this day and i care for it.(i got the animal crossing new horizons style) for me it feel nice.i don’t really care for rumble or amibo. So i still like the controller

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому +1

      Oh that’s awesome that you enjoy it!! Especially since you don’t really care for amiibo or the rumble, that totally makes sense. The animal crossing design is really cool as well!
      Thank you so much for watching and god bless!

  • @DazePhase
    @DazePhase Рік тому +10

    I play on my PC with Nintendo Switch Pro controller and I love it. It's 100% worth the money. Very comfortable with responsive controls. Also the 40-hour life battery is a beast. Totally destroying other controllers. ❤

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +1

      So amazing! Yeah, the battery life is pretty amazing! Definitely one of my favorite controllers of all time! If not, my all time favorite controller of all time!

  • @Atharun18999
    @Atharun18999 Рік тому +13

    I really enjoy the Power A Controllers. I've found them typically in the $45 range in stores. Amazon makes you pay the "late tax" for some of the discontinued designs. Also, around Black Friday, the Power A Fusion Pro controller can be had for about $75 and that thing is a pro controller and then some with the extra buttons and paddles. I still use my Switch pro controller but do enjoy some Power A, to the point where their "Warriors Nirvana" model is my main PC controller now. Another contender people should look at is the 8bitdo controllers.

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому

      I’ve never heard of the 8Bitdo controller! Is it pretty good?

    • @Atharun18999
      @Atharun18999 Рік тому

      @@ourradiantgaming 8bitdo are great

  • @comatosesage7232
    @comatosesage7232 2 роки тому +13

    I absolutely adore my pro controller, I’ve been using it since launch day and it is easily the best Nintendo controller I’ve ever had. I hope it continues to serve me well for a few more years, but if the worst were to befall it, I would need to replace it ASAP, I can never go back to the Joycon grip for long gaming sessions, and I wouldn’t be able to ignore the shape difference between the pro and the power A

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому +4

      Seriously the Pro Controller has impressed me sooooo much! I know exactly how you feel about the joy con controller. I didn’t think it would be *that* much of a difference… but. It totally is! And yeahhhh, the shape difference is definitely off putting! The Pro Controller has just spoiled me 😅😅

  • @Tinlunstudio
    @Tinlunstudio Рік тому +9

    Super helpful for a Switch n00b - thank you!

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому

      You’re welcome! Glad to help! Have an awesome day, and God bless!

  • @design1of470
    @design1of470 7 місяців тому +1

    I have the PC/Xbox wired version of a PowerA pro controller, and sometimes it just stops working. I spent like 80 bucks on it, and it's just not reliable. It looked beautiful and it came with a carrying case, but I can't count on it to work.

  • @USDM_Jesus
    @USDM_Jesus Рік тому +3

    Got the last animal crossing one at target for 34.99 once it got scanned at the register I was going to get charger 54.99 but I showed the lady the target app and she gladly matched the 34.99 price

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому

      Nice! I feel like $35 was a great price for it! Target is really cool about price matching anything from their website. Congrats! Have an awesome day, and God bless!

  • @LadyLunaNini88
    @LadyLunaNini88 Рік тому +1

    If you can find a great deal, then by holy, go for it. Amazon has some Power A controllers for sale during Black Friday right now. I was able to snag a Kirby one for about $15 last week. The only problem, I wished I've gotten this sooner. It's a wired one, cause I just wanna plug and start playing right away. Feels great on my hands and the controls are great.

  • @kais_horns_crown
    @kais_horns_crown Рік тому +5

    does the power A one have motion controls? its really important for me as a zelda player
    EDIT: nevermind i just saw the comment pinned, im just blind

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +2

      You’re good! Haha. Thanks for watching, have an awesome day, and God bless!

  • @giganticmoon
    @giganticmoon 11 місяців тому +1

    Love how I haven’t realized I had a fake until I checked the back

  • @timmygressler7468
    @timmygressler7468 7 місяців тому

    I love my NS-Pro but I have been using the Power A Nano for the last couple months , I love Power A controllers and the Enhanced are only 39.99$ , well worth it

  • @z-hop8180
    @z-hop8180 Рік тому +2

    Something to consider, not everyone is going to know how to use those button mapping buttons on the PowerA, and the Pro Controller can be mapped in the system settings, however, the PowerA can't seem to be mappable within the system settings. Great video and it helped alot. Thanks. 😊

  • @Lvestfold4143
    @Lvestfold4143 Рік тому

    I just ordered the cat controller and I will be returning my Power A controller tomorrow. Thanks for the review.

  • @Lilroost-mv7lf
    @Lilroost-mv7lf 4 місяці тому

    My pro controller will be delivered tomorrow 🎉 I'm so excited 😁

  • @Brayden0_0
    @Brayden0_0 10 місяців тому +1

    Love ur vids thx

  • @deadpoolgamin75
    @deadpoolgamin75 Рік тому +2

    Well if ur gonna compare controllers I think they should be similar prices and I believe the power A fusion pro is $80 as of right now and NS pro controller is $70 which is $5 closer as a price point to compare

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +1

      I’ve never been able to use the Fusion controller! If I ever received one, I’d be glad to review it. I always thought of the Power A as more of a “budget” Pro Controller, so I felt this Enhanced one being $15 less was a pretty close comparison. I appreciate you watching and commenting! Have an awesome day, and God bless!

    • @deadpoolgamin75
      @deadpoolgamin75 Рік тому +1

      @@ourradiantgaming no worry sorry if I came off as aggressive it was more of an idea but ty and u too

  • @GuiltyPresents
    @GuiltyPresents 2 роки тому +1

    I bought the black power a controller at target for $41!! Best bought

  • @The_Ginger02
    @The_Ginger02 Рік тому +2

    I was extremely disappointed in the quality of the power a controller it felt really cheap and movement almost felt delayed, should have spent the extra money for the regular pro one

  • @basiceric88
    @basiceric88 3 дні тому

    W honest comparison

  • @Memegod2287
    @Memegod2287 Рік тому +2

    I went to Walmart today, the powerA controller was 35$ and the pro controller was 80$

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +1

      That’s awesome!! Did you end up getting a Power A?

  • @GuiltyPresents
    @GuiltyPresents 2 роки тому +2

    If the switch is touch screen why do you need another controller to connect the power a

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому

      I guess you could go through and do it handheld with the touch screen. I usually just do it in my TV. I hadn’t even thought of that 😳 I appreciate you commenting that! Haha.

  • @Chowdah_62
    @Chowdah_62 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve modded a few “official” pro controllers so I was wondering if this one has the same dimensions as the pro controller

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому +2

      The power A controller definitely is bigger than the pro controller, if that’s what you’re asking! 😀

  • @battra92
    @battra92 Рік тому +7

    I have both and use both. I think the PowerA controller is an amazing value especially when you find them on sale.
    The wired ones are good too when you don't need motion control. I do miss rumble but when the PowerA controllers can often be found for half the price of a Pro Controller (when you can even find one!) Well it's a no brainier.

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому

      PowerA is definitely a great value when you can find them on sale! We own a few wired ones that we got for around $20, and they are great, especially when we have friends over and need more controllers!

  • @AdamKowalski-hb2db
    @AdamKowalski-hb2db 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video!

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome! I hope it helped! Have an awesome day, and God bless!

    • @AdamKowalski-hb2db
      @AdamKowalski-hb2db 2 роки тому +1

      @@ourradiantgaming it helped a lot! I was fooled by the box it’s almost the same as the original… and the price was better. I was watching on this video in a Polish version of Walmart and you’ve given such good points for not buying it! The original is great! Thx!

  • @chadolsonguitar
    @chadolsonguitar 11 місяців тому

    What about the power A Pro controllers??? The ones with the nintendo licensing?!?

  • @marcelahernandez369
    @marcelahernandez369 2 роки тому +4

    i'm thinking of buying a pro controller for $100 (the splatoon 3 edition) just for the sake of having some color on my all black controller 😭

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому

      We bought the Splatoon 3 pro controller and highly recommend it, it looks amazing!
      I definitely wouldn’t pay $100 for it - you can still find it online and in some stores for retail price, $75! 😁

    • @smallperson1
      @smallperson1 2 роки тому +1

      i got mine for £65 (which is $73) and i really like it the original black controller looks to plain for me

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  2 роки тому

      That’s about what we paid for ours! Such an amazing controller.

  • @gregdixon9443
    @gregdixon9443 5 днів тому

    Plus the power controller does not have a light to let you know if it’s on or charging

  • @spurs5xchamps367
    @spurs5xchamps367 Рік тому +2

    Power a are 35 a piece compared to 70 for the pro. Still going with the pro

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +2

      Some Power A models are $35. Haha. I do love the Pro Controller, though!

  • @theone5404
    @theone5404 12 днів тому

    They think the nice color job makes up for lack of features.

  • @DuolingoOwl
    @DuolingoOwl Рік тому +4

    Thanks for the detailed video!! I’d love to own a pro controller one day… but the PRICEEE 😭 maybe I can find it used online somewhere for cheaper :’) btw, I love your shirt!! ✰ God bless!

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +1

      Hopefully one day you’ll be able to get one! They’re definitely amazing!
      And thank you! It’s from this couple that Ashley and I follow on instagram! Their name is “Walk in Love.” They sell amazing T Shirts with super awesome Bible verses, quotes, etc.!

    • @ryantrabert6869
      @ryantrabert6869 Рік тому +1

      How did you get it to say 70 years ago

    • @DuolingoOwl
      @DuolingoOwl Рік тому +1

      @@ryantrabert6869 I added “ • 70 years ago “ to my name hahah 😆

  • @kittykingfr
    @kittykingfr 11 місяців тому +2

    The power a controller is the same thing.

  • @scottfishing2948
    @scottfishing2948 Рік тому +2

    The last game system i ever played seriously was SNES until now, i'm addicted to mk8 on switch. I've been using dual joycon control and switched back to the powerA Last night. I hated it, nothing i tried to do worked quite as well as normal. Now i switched back to the joycon and dont feel as comfortable as i did before i tried the powerA. Is that common? Does this mean I shouldnt bother with the nintendo pro controller?
    Dual joycon would be perfect if the hand grips were long enough that they filled up my hands better. Although now i'm even reconsidering that, im wondering if all wireless is laggy and i need to switch to wired, which i really dont want.

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +1

      I personally like the PowerA more than the JoyCon grips. I can’t hardly use the joycon grips personally. 😅 I think most wireless controllers have some sort of input delay, as well. I personally haven’t used a wired controller and paid attention to the delay, unfortunately. But, I definitely can’t recommend the Pro Controller enough though, honestly. Haha. Everything about it just feels so amazing. It’s my favorite controller of all time! Hope this helps!

  • @Nintentips.
    @Nintentips. 4 місяці тому

    Just the other day I found the power a controller for five bucks at a thrift store and at that price they m just taking the l on the features

  • @S2kv529
    @S2kv529 Рік тому +1

    Can you connect these controllers to switch in handheld mode?

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +1

      You can! I know for a fact you can with the pro controller, and I assume the Power A can as well. Just go to your controllers settings on your switch in handheld mode, connect the controller you want to use, and it will work! Let me know if it works! Have an awesome day, and God bless!

    • @S2kv529
      @S2kv529 Рік тому

      @@ourradiantgaming Thank you

  • @wilfredoaleman8541
    @wilfredoaleman8541 2 роки тому +2

    Are the joysticks the same size?

  • @depressedsauce2898
    @depressedsauce2898 Рік тому +4

    I had the original pro controller and the battery was absolutely horrible. Never lasted more than 2 hours

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +2

      Wow! That’s crazy! I feel like the battery on ours lasts forever. Maybe there was a defect in it.

    • @depressedsauce2898
      @depressedsauce2898 Рік тому +2

      @@ourradiantgaming I returned it the next day because it was so bad. Could have been a bad batch of them 🫠

  • @Med_ha_t
    @Med_ha_t Рік тому +1

    that powerA one can make vibration or no ?

  • @TopherCadence
    @TopherCadence Рік тому +2

    I wish I did more research. I asked for a pro controller at GameStop today and they sold me the powera controller 🙃

  • @user-qc6yq1jh4j
    @user-qc6yq1jh4j 11 місяців тому

    can you map buttons of the pro contrllor in the switch settings? i know you can the joy cons.

  • @marcusorta714
    @marcusorta714 Рік тому

    Okay but that’s probably the best use of editing and writing a scene change to reinforce the punchline and loop he’s used yet.

  • @saypuppy4266
    @saypuppy4266 Місяць тому

    I don't know. Sounds like another age of rage video. I use the power a wired and it immediately felt great. You're not going to drop it ever lol. The pro IS better, and it has to be, it's almost 45 dollars more.

  • @xavierlesage7371
    @xavierlesage7371 Рік тому +2

    When I bought this controller I ave seethe design and it was really nice all the time so I bought it. I thought it was a pro controller but it didn't have all the features. I was disappointed to have wasted my money on this controller

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +1

      Yeah, it does stink that it doesn’t have all the features. If it was a good deal, it may have been worth it. They do look super cool! Haha

  • @That_fornitekid
    @That_fornitekid 11 місяців тому

    Bru you got scammed I got the same but Zelda themed. For 32$

  • @Reyflop
    @Reyflop 5 місяців тому +1

    I got my power a controller for 6 dollars

  • @efari
    @efari 2 місяці тому

    *turns on subtitles

  • @Aph87
    @Aph87 11 місяців тому

    The powerA controller’s buttons feel so cheap, the click and triggers are sub par, just feel cheap.

  • @THE_C4_GUY
    @THE_C4_GUY Рік тому

    Great video i just bought the power A I have bigger hands but the lack of charge indicator and rumble. I’m going back to get the pro!! I’m a 90s kid I need rumble.

    • @THE_C4_GUY
      @THE_C4_GUY 10 місяців тому

      @@assordante2205 man GameStop wouldn’t let me return the shit. So I’m over it until. I feel like getting the pro.

  • @itzsabbage3830
    @itzsabbage3830 Рік тому

    ngl going from my ps5 dual sense edge the my switch nintendo pro controller it makes the nintendo pro controller feel like a toy

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому +1

      I still love the feel of the Pro Controller, but that haptic feedback on the PS5 controller is 🤯🤯🤯

  • @Ducksarethebestanimal
    @Ducksarethebestanimal Рік тому +1

    I honestly think Xbox 360 controllers are the most conforatable

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому

      They were very comfortable! A huge upgrade from the original Xbox controllers, for sure! Haha. A bit small for my liking still, but definitely pretty great!

  • @qubafootbag
    @qubafootbag 7 місяців тому +1

    I can't believe Nintendo decided to offer pro controller in only all black color, this makes literally zero sense to me

    • @Particle_Ghost
      @Particle_Ghost 2 місяці тому +1

      Then buy a controller skin to go with it, they are dirt cheap.

  • @DanThompsonbateria
    @DanThompsonbateria Рік тому +2

    The powera controller is half of the price of the Pro one and looks cooler.

    • @ourradiantgaming
      @ourradiantgaming  Рік тому

      Not always half price, unfortunately. 😕 It does look super cool! A lot of times, the PowerA’s come in at $50-55. Great controllers still, just so close in comparison to the Pro Controller!

  • @MichealLee90
    @MichealLee90 Рік тому

    Pdp is so much better my reason for saying so shooting building or racing don't listen to this guy about pdp controllers.😂

  • @alley2741
    @alley2741 7 місяців тому

    It is 24 dollars