PowerA Advantage Wired Controller review – it’s pushing my buttons
Nintendo launched the long-awaited Switch 2 just over a month ago, and I’ve certainly been enjoying my time with the new console, losing myself in Night City all over again while also reminding myself near-daily why I hate those blue spikey shells in Mario Kart so much. With a new console comes a whole heap of accessories, and you’d best believe I was happy to receive a nice little bundle from PowerA, including a Switch 2 controller, case, and screen protector. While I’m here to tell you about all three, I’m sure it’s the gamepad you’re more curious about, so let’s start there.
I can honestly say that I’ve never felt so divided about a controller before. I both love and hate the PowerA Advantage Wired Controller. Yes, ‘hate’ is a strong word, but honestly, it reflects my feelings about a very specific feature of the controller quite well. Anyway, let’s start with the positives, shall we?
The accessory comes in three different styles: Black, Mario Time, and Mushroom Kingdom. I received the Mushroom Kingdom variant, and I’d dare say that I got the most aesthetically pleasing of the lot. Don’t get me wrong, the Black color scheme looks slick, and Mario jumping on a platform next to a ‘?’ box and a gold coin is pretty iconic, but my controller is cute and pretty with nice, complementary colors – pink and turquoise with hints of purple and white. Truly, this might be the best Nintendo Switch 2 controller for Mario fans right now, design-wise, at least.
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Nintendo launched the long-awaited Switch 2 just over a month ago, and I’ve certainly been enjoying my time with the new console, losing myself in Night City all over again while also reminding myself near-daily why I hate those blue spikey shells in Mario Kart so much. With a new console comes a whole heap…