Product Comparison: HORI Horipad vs PowerA GameCube


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HORI Horipad Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
HORI Horipad Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
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PowerA GameCube Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
PowerA GameCube Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
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General Specifications
Brand
HORI
PowerA
Model
Horipad
GameCube
Origin
China
China
About the Product
After three decades of innovation as Nintendo's original peripheral licensee, HORI's done it again with the HORIPAD for Nintendo Switch. This sturdy, high-performance controller boasts an array of features including fast-action trigger shoulder buttons, a detachable D-pad adapter, high-precision offset analog sticks, turbo settings and more.
Get a second controller today and play with your friends and family. Be ready for when your mates come over to challenge you in your favourite multiplayer game. PowerA controllers offer a high-quality, affordable solution for when you just need a spare or want to celebrate your own personal style with our broad range of unique colours and treatments.
Key Specs
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Buttons
2x Clickable Analog Sticks, Capture Button, Turbo Button, Home, 4x Action Buttons, 2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, Volume Buttons
2x Triggers, 2x Bumpers, 4x Action Buttons, Volume Buttons, Capture Button, Home
D-pad
4-position
4-position
Number of Analog Sticks
2
2
What customers say about "Key Specs"
HORI Horipad Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
  • The ABXY, shoulder buttons and both sticks feel solid and well constructed.
  • Nice d-pad and analogues. Long lead. Responsive springy buttons.
  • Fantastic works well for the Nintendo switch. Great buttons.
  • Turbo button is really good. Love it.
  • Really good controller. Feels good when holding.
PowerA GameCube Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
  • Buttons work fine.
  • Buttons feel good and build quality is pretty standard.
  • The design of the controller is great, buttons feel nice.
  • The + button stopped working right afterwards.
  • Buttons get stuck, can't undo it.
Size & Weight
Height
2.36 in.
2.36 in.
Width
5.98 in.
5.91 in.
Depth
4.17 in.
4.33 in.
Weight
8.67 oz.
6.72 oz.
Features
Color
Black
Black
Headphone Jack
No
No
Connection
Wired
Wired
Compatible Devices
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch
Touchpad
No
No
Built-In Microphone
No
No
Vibration
No
No
Power
USB
USB
Extras
Fast-action trigger shoulder buttons, Detachable D-pad adapter, Turbo functions, Ergonomic design
Ergonomic design, Classic GameCube design, Velcro strap, Plug-and-play
What customers say about "Features"
HORI Horipad Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
  • The controller is decent size, comfortable and fine to play on.
  • No issues connecting to the Switch.
  • Build quality is very solid.
  • The detachable d-pad gimmick is surprisingly good, functionally.
  • Well made and is comfortable to use.
PowerA GameCube Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
  • The controller works excellent, 100% no problems at all.
  • It is very light, like half the weight of my Xbox 360 controller light.
  • The detachable cable is solid and thick, so there is no worry of it breaking at all.
  • The controller connects instantly without any problem.
  • Lengthy and solid cable with velcro band.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
MSRP
24.99 $


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