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PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black

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$17.99 sale price when purchased online
$22.99 list price
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Matte black design
  • Ergonomic controller shape with Nintendo Switch button layout
  • Detachable 10ft (3m) USB cable with easy closure-strap
  • Officially licensed for Nintendo Switch
  • Two-year limited warranty - visit PowerA.com/Support

Description

Play your favorite Nintendo Switch games* in style with this officially licensed PowerA wired controller. This controller features an ergonomic design and standard button layout. A detachable USB cable with a easy closure-strap is included for easy storage and reduced clutter when you are done playing. Getting all these features at nearly half the cost of wireless controllers makes PowerA wired controllers a no-brainer. Finally, you can trust PowerA products to perform because we back our products for 2 years.
Model Compatibility: Nintendo Switch
Dimensions (Overall): 2.44 Inches (H) x 4.33 Inches (W) x 5.79 Inches (D)
Weight: .57 Pounds
Cable/Cord Length: 10 Feet
Electronics Features: Ergonomic Design
Connection Type: Micro USB
Wireless Technology: No Wireless Technology
Battery: No Battery Used
Warranty: 2 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 76439783
UPC: 617885020254
Item Number (DPCI): 207-00-2691
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 6.4 inches length x 6.3 inches width x 2.9 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.81 pounds

Return details

This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 30 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: Can you use a usb to usb type c to plug into the bottom of the switch, or do you have to play it docked

submitted by noice - 4 years ago
  • A: Hi, noice! Regarding your question about the PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black: With what is provided you will need have it docked as comes with a USB-A cable for connection. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byTaylor - 4 years ago
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  • A: yes I just tried it and it works. I am using a cable that has usb c to usb in the swith and plugged the cord that came with controller into my cable on the bottom. I am still testing it with pc and xbox one and no luck so far.

    submitted byKyle - 4 years ago

Q: WILL THIS work for all nintendo switch games or only certain games?

submitted by tiffz - 5 years ago
  • A: It does not work with Mario Party as joy cons with gyros are required.

    submitted byrustingrooster - 4 years ago
  • A: Hi, tiffz! Regarding your question about the PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black: This is compatible with all Switch titles! The only feature missing would be motion controls features associated with using Joy-Con controllers. If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byRobert - 5 years ago
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Q: Does this work with Nintendo switch lite

submitted by Bernice - 1 month ago
  • A: Hi Bernice, thanks for reaching out about PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black. The PowerA Nintendo Switch wired and wireless controllers are compatible on both systems. Can this controller be used on a PC running Windows 10 for playin If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byJoe - 30 days ago
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Q: Does this controller come with an audio port?

submitted by Adrienne - 1 month ago
  • A: Hi Adrienne, Yes it includes 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack.

    submitted byPowerA Team - 1 month ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hi does it work with amiibos?

submitted by - 11 months ago
  • A: Hi Richard Mejias, thanks for reaching out about PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black. This controller does not support amiibos. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMatt - 11 months ago
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Q: Does this controller work with a Nintendo switch lite?

submitted by Christina - 1 year ago
  • A: Hi Christina, thanks for reaching out about PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black. This controller is wired so will need a USB port to connect to. To use a controller on a Switch Lite you will want to choose a wireless one as the Lite version does not have available USB ports. If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byMike - 1 year ago
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Q: Does this work on a M1 MacBook Pro with a USB - USBC adapter?

submitted by The Dude - 2 years ago
  • A: Hi The Dude, thanks for reaching out about the PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black. The model compatibility is for a Nintendo Switch If you have any additional questions, we welcome you to contact MyTGTtech at 833-848-8324 every day, between 7 am-11 pm CST.

    submitted byRena - 2 years ago
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Q: It's plugged into the Switch & on dock mode, but it will not turn on or connect. We've tried every single troubleshoot option we have found so far cannot get it to work at all. What am I doing wrong?

submitted by Cari - 2 years ago
  • A: Hi! We appreciate your feedback and want to help you with your issue. Kindly submit a request at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ Thank you!

    submitted byPowerA Team - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Q: Will this controller work on pc steam with games suck as lego games on steam?

submitted by IcetooCool - 2 years ago
  • A: Hello! Regarding your question about the PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Black: PowerA has stated that the controller will likely be recognized on a PC, but full compatibility can't be guaranteed. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact MyTGTtech at 877-698-4883 every day, between 7am-11pm CST.

    submitted byPatrick - 2 years ago
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Q: Would this controller work on pc with like a steam game (such as a lego game)?

submitted by IcetooCool - 2 years ago
  • A: Hi. This controller is compatible and will work only with Nintendo platform. You can visit the link below to know more about the item. Thank you and stay safe! https://www.powera.com/p/nintendo/nintendo-switch/controllers/wired/wired-controller-for-nintendo-switch-black-1511370-01/

    submitted byPowerA Team - 2 years ago
    Brand expert

Summary of reviews

This wired controller offers a comfortable grip and a long cord, making it suitable for extended gaming sessions. Many guests appreciate its design and responsiveness, especially for casual gaming. However, concerns about durability and functionality have been raised, with reports of drift and disconnection issues after short usage periods. Overall, it serves well for light use but may not meet the demands of serious gamers.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    4.3 out of 5 stars with 379 reviews
    value: 2.4 out of 5
    quality: 1.93 out of 5
    20% would recommend
    35 recommendations

    Switch Controller

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Anonymous - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
    The cord started to tear apart after 2 months, exposing the wires, and the controller started to not work properly.
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 4 months ago
    Hi, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Here at PowerA, it is our responsibility to provide a seamless experience with our products. We would like to gather more information about this issue you are having so that we can find a way to resolve it. Please submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ to be further assisted.
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    Doesn't last long

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    M3 - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Remote had glitchy connection with Switch in less than a month after purchasing. No hard usage or wear on remote or wire, it just stopped functioning properly. It disconnects on its own frequently. I don’t have this problem with any other controller that is connected wirelessly (even though this one is wired).
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 5 months ago
    Hi, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Here at PowerA, it is our responsibility to provide a seamless experience with our products. We would like to gather more information about this issue you are having so that we can find a way to resolve it. Please submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ to be further assisted.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Works with my Laptop!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    TeethMatter - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
    This works great for playing a Steam game on my Microsoft OS Lenovo laptop.
    value: 5 out of 5
    quality: 5 out of 5
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    Malfunctioned like others said

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    TargetShopper - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
    Controller malfunction after less than a week. The upward arrow glitches, and games are unplayable with it now.
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 7 months ago
    Hi. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. Here in PowerA, it is our responsibility to provide seamless experience with our products. We would like to gather more information about this issue you are having so that we can find a way to resolve this. Please submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ to be further assisted.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    Do NOT Buy

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    EB - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I purchased this controller for my sons to have a reliable wired controller as a backup for their wireless controllers. Within a short amount of time, the controller showed drift and non-responsive behavior. I unfortuantely read the negative reviews online AFTER my purchase. I saw they were on sale and decided to give it another try. Second controller wiring started to come loose AND exhibited the same drift behavior as the first defective one. Lesson learned!
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 10 months ago
    Hi EB, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. We would like to check your controller and see if there's an available troubleshooting to rectify this issue. Please submit a ticket to https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/ to be further assisted.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Meh cheap controller = short lifespan

    2 out of 5 stars
    Cindy - 10 months ago
    Got this in December and it worked fine until today the controller wasn’t responsive. The small light was no but not the rbg lights. Everything was connected properly, switch is up to date, but the controller fails to respond
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 10 months ago
    Hi Cindy, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. We can check your controller to resolve the issue. Please o submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/.
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    good controller, limited life

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    graywh - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
    I've used several wired PowerA controllers over the years, but they all stop working after a year or so.
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 10 months ago
    Hi graywh, We apologize for the inconvenience. We can check your item so that we can resolve the issue. Please submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/.
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    waste of money and materials

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Kort - 11 months ago, Verified purchaser
    was working great until i tried using it for a 2nd day
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 11 months ago
    Hello, We really apologize for the inconvenience. We can check your controller and resolve the issue. Please submit a ticket to https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    Value

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Travwes - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    Works fine. Good purchase
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Love it perfect

    5 out of 5 stars
    Besee - 1 year ago
    originally posted on https://powera.com
    I love it
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    Not Pc friendly

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Bear - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
    The R2 button isn’t functioning on steam🙃
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 1 year ago
    Hello, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. We can check your controller and fix the issue. Feel free to submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/.
    value: 1 out of 5
    quality: 1 out of 5
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    Bad quality

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Anthony - 1 year ago
    For the frist week on two the controller was fine then began to have drift and the buttons when pressed will not pop back up and will sometime not connect or will disconnect out of know where.
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 1 year ago
    Hello, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. We can check your controller and fix the issue. Feel free to submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 3 out of 5
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    Got it on sale. Know i know why it was half off.

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Switch93 - 1 year ago
    It died the first week
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 1 year ago
    Hello, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We’re sorry you had a bad experience. We can check your controller. Please feel free to submit a ticket at https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCAR

    4 out of 5 stars
    anonymous - 1 year ago
    originally posted on https://powera.com
    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCAR
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    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCAR

    4 out of 5 stars
    anonymous - 1 year ago
    originally posted on https://powera.com
    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCAR
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    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCAR

    5 out of 5 stars
    anonymous - 1 year ago
    originally posted on https://powera.com
    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCAR
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    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCAR

    5 out of 5 stars
    anonymous - 1 year ago
    originally posted on https://powera.com
    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCARD THIS.
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    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCAR

    5 out of 5 stars
    anonymous - 1 year ago
    originally posted on https://powera.com
    TEST COMMENT FROM THE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENT, PLEASE DISCARD THIS.
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    It was disapointing

    3 out of 5 stars
    nitastro - 1 year ago
    originally posted on https://powera.com
    I bought today this controller, and after 2 hours of playing dpad up and right stoped working. It was really disapointing.
    1 reply from PowerA team -
    Hi nitastro! We apologize for the inconvenience. We validate the warranty of your product and assist. Please submit a case on this link and our Customer Care team will reach out to you - https://www.powera.com/support/submit-case-request/
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    would not connect to switch

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Joe - 2 years ago
    controller stopped working after the second day
    1 reply from PowerA Team team - 2 years ago
    Hi, Joe. We're sorry to hear about this. Please know that PowerA always aims to provide you with a great gaming experience with our products. If this is a newly purchased controller, kindly contact Target and request for a replacement within their return period. For further assistance, you can reach us at https://www.powera.com/support/. Stay safe!
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
    6 guests found this review helpful. Did you?

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