PowerA Reveals Its New Switch 2 Pro Controller Featuring Hall Effect Sticks

PowerA will soon be taking pre-orders for wired Switch 2 gamepads with Hall Effect joysticks

One of the more baffling decisions when it comes to the Switch 2 is Nintendo skipping out on Hall Effect joysticks for the Joy-Con 2. We’ve previously discussed the benefits of Hall Effect joysticks before on Nintendo Wire, but suffice it to say, it’s a seriously big missed opportunity on Nintendo’s part. Thankfully, third parties are stepping up to correct that error, and one such is PowerA, one of Nintendo’s premier partners when it comes to S…

PowerA Launches Wired Controller Ahead of Switch 2 Release

timesng.com: Redmond, WA – PowerA has introduced its first gamepad for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, revealing a wired model featuring Hall effect joysticks. Priced at $39.99, this controller will be available starting June 9th. Unlike other models, it lacks rumble and motion controls, and does not support Amiibo. The announcement comes just two weeks before […] This post PowerA Launches Wired Controller Ahead of Switch 2 Release appeared firs…

PowerA unveils first Nintendo Switch 2 controllers with Hall Effect sticks

PowerA released tons of controllers for Nintendo Switch over the years with various designs, and the company is gearing up for its first Switch 2 products – which come with a unique wrinkle that they’ll feature Hall Effect sticks. Before Nintendo announced its new system, there was talk that the company would be incorporation the use of Hall Effect to... The post PowerA unveils first Nintendo Switch 2 controllers with Hall Effect sticks appeared…

PowerA Reveals Its New Switch 2 Pro Controller Featuring Hall Effect Sticks

Introducing the 'Advantage Wired' gamepad.The Switch generation has been a huge success for Nintendo, but one issue that's been an ongoing problem for the hybrid system is stick drift. There were hopes the Switch 2's controllers might combat this with Hall Effect sticks, but it seems not based on our chat with Nintendo.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

The Nintendo Switch 2 is about to be released on June 5, 2025 and brings with it numerous new peripherals. While Nintendo will offer many products from its own production, there are also several fully licensed third-party products. One of these manufacturers is PowerA, which will offer alternative controller options next month. These controllers lack some of the features of Nintendo's own Pro Controller and Joy-Cons, but they have a remarkable a…

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