PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch – Bluetooth 5.0, Motion Controls, 2 Mappable Buttons – Black (Open Sealed)

Description

The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch – Black is an officially licensed Nintendo wireless gamepad designed for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch OLED Model, and Nintendo Switch Lite.

It connects wirelessly using Bluetooth 5.0 and features a rechargeable lithium-ion battery providing up to 30 hours of gameplay per charge. Two programmable Advanced Gaming Buttons on the rear provide additional control options, while built-in motion controls support compatible Nintendo Switch games.

A 10 ft / 3 m USB-C charging cable is included, and a low-battery warning LED helps indicate when the controller needs charging.

Brand: PowerA
Product Type: Enhanced Wireless Controller
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Connection: Bluetooth 5.0
Battery Life: Up to 30 Hours
Motion Controls: Yes
Mappable Buttons: 2
Charging: USB-C
Color: Black
Condition: Open Sealed

Key Features

• PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller
• Officially Licensed by Nintendo
• Designed for Nintendo Switch
• Compatible with Nintendo Switch OLED Model
• Compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite
• Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Connection
• Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
• Up to 30 Hours Battery Life
• USB-C Charging
• 2 Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons
• On-the-Fly Button Programming
• Motion Controls
• Embedded Anti-Friction Thumbstick Rings
• Dual Analog Sticks
• Intuitive Nintendo Button Layout
• Low-Battery Warning LED
• Ergonomic Full-Size Gamepad Design
• Includes 10 ft / 3 m USB-C Cable
• No Replaceable Batteries Required
• Black
• Open Sealed

Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Connectivity

The controller connects wirelessly using:

Bluetooth 5.0

This eliminates the need for a wired connection during normal gameplay and provides greater freedom when playing on a TV or using the Switch away from its dock.

Up to 30 Hours Battery Life

The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller uses a built-in:

Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

PowerA rates battery life at:

Up to 30 Hours Per Charge

Actual runtime can vary depending on usage and operating conditions.

Unlike controllers that rely on disposable AA batteries, this model can be recharged through USB-C.

USB-C Charging

The controller includes a:

10 ft / 3 m USB-C Charging Cable

The long cable provides flexibility when the controller needs to be connected for charging.

Charging Features

• Charging Port: USB-C
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
• Battery Life: Up to 30 Hours
• Cable Length: Approx. 3 m / 10 ft
• Low-Battery Indicator: Yes

2 Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons

The Enhanced Wireless Controller includes:

2 Mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons

These additional rear buttons can be programmed on the fly, allowing players to assign frequently used commands without navigating through system settings.

They can be particularly useful for:

• FPS Games
• Action Games
• Racing Games
• Platformers
• Adventure Games
• Competitive Gaming

Motion Controls

Built-in:

Motion Controls

allow compatible games to respond to tilting and movement of the controller. PowerA specifically highlights motion control functionality on this Enhanced Wireless Controller series.

This makes it suitable for Nintendo Switch titles that use compatible motion-based gameplay features.

Anti-Friction Thumbstick Rings

PowerA equips the controller with:

Embedded Anti-Friction Rings

around the thumbsticks to help provide smoother analog-stick movement.

Combined with its ergonomic full-size shape, the controller is designed for comfortable extended gaming sessions.

Nintendo-Style Control Layout

The controller features a familiar Nintendo Switch control arrangement including:

• Dual Analog Sticks
• A / B / X / Y Buttons
• D-Pad
• L / R Shoulder Buttons
• ZL / ZR Triggers
• 
  
  • / − Buttons
• Home Button
• Capture Button
• 2 Rear Advanced Gaming Buttons

Specifications

Quick Product Fields

• Brand: PowerA
• Controller Type: Gamepad
• Platform: Nintendo Switch / Switch OLED / Switch Lite
• Connection Type: Wireless
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth 5.0
• Motion Control: Yes
• Mappable Buttons: Yes – 2
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
• Battery Life: Up to 30 Hours
• Charging Port: USB-C
• HD Rumble: No
• NFC / Amiibo: No
• Color: Black
• Condition: Open Sealed

Compatibility

Nintendo Switch

Yes

The controller can be used with Nintendo Switch in both compatible docked and undocked configurations.

Nintendo Switch OLED Model

Yes

PowerA officially lists the Enhanced Wireless Controller family as compatible with the Nintendo Switch OLED Model.

Nintendo Switch Lite

Yes

Unlike many USB-only wired controllers, this Bluetooth wireless model is officially compatible with Nintendo Switch Lite.

Nintendo Switch 2

PowerA's current product information also states that the controller works with Nintendo Switch 2, but the dedicated C button is not available on this controller.

Important Feature Limitations

This controller does not support several features available on Nintendo's first-party Joy-Con or Pro Controller.

PowerA specifically states that it does not support:

• HD Rumble
• IR Camera
• Amiibo NFC

Therefore:

Vibration / HD Rumble: No

NFC / Amiibo: No

IR: No

These limitations should be clearly stated when comparing the controller with Nintendo's first-party Pro Controller.

Important Headset Note

Do not advertise a 3.5mm headset jack for this Black Enhanced Wireless Controller unless the exact physical unit shows one.

PowerA's official specification for this model does not list a 3.5mm audio connection.

Standard Package Contents

PowerA specifies:

• 1× PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller – Black
• 1× 10 ft / 3 m USB-C Charging Cable
• Product Documentation

Because this unit is Open Sealed, verify all included contents before sale.

Important Note – Open Sealed

This product is listed as Open Sealed, meaning the original packaging has been opened.

Before publishing or sale, verify:

• Controller cosmetic condition
• Black finish
• Bluetooth connection
• Nintendo Switch pairing
• Nintendo Switch Lite pairing
• Left analog stick
• Right analog stick
• No abnormal stick input / drift
• ABXY buttons
• D-Pad
• L / R buttons
• ZL / ZR triggers
• 
  
  • / − buttons
• Home button
• Capture button
• Both Advanced Gaming Buttons
• Button-mapping functionality
• Motion controls
• USB-C charging port
• Rechargeable battery condition
• Low-battery LED
• 10 ft / 3 m USB-C cable
• Packaging condition
• Included accessories
• Warranty details

Best For

• Nintendo Switch Gaming
• Nintendo Switch OLED
• Nintendo Switch Lite
• Wireless Gaming
• Couch Gaming
• Handheld Switch Setups
• Action Games
• Racing Games
• Platformers
• Adventure Games
• Players Who Want Mappable Rear Buttons
• Players Who Prefer Rechargeable Controllers

Why Choose the PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller?

• Officially licensed by Nintendo.
• Bluetooth 5.0 provides convenient wireless gameplay.
• Compatible with Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch Lite.
• Built-in rechargeable battery provides up to 30 hours of gameplay.
• Two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons offer extra control options.
• Built-in motion controls support compatible games.
• Anti-friction thumbstick rings help provide smooth analog control.
• USB-C charging provides convenient recharging.
• Included 10 ft / 3 m charging cable offers plenty of reach.
• Low-battery warning LED helps indicate when charging is required.
• Full-size ergonomic design provides a comfortable alternative to smaller handheld controls.
• Simple Black finish suits virtually any Nintendo Switch setup.