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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
This newly revealed PowerA Nintendo Switch 2 controller could be a worthy budget Pro Controller alternative
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Accessory maker PowerA has revealed its Nintendo Switch 2 line up It includes a wired controller with Hall effect thumbsticks, plus a case and screen protector All items are officially licensed and will be available in June Gaming accessory brand PowerA has revealed its new line of licensed Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. Available in June, the line includes the Advantage Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, Slim Case for Nintendo Switch 2, and Screen Protector 2-Pack for Nintendo Switch 2. The Advantage Wired Controller will be offered in three colorways: a plain Black, the Super Mario inspired Mario Time or the colorful Mushroom Kingdom. All variants feature Hall effect thumbstick modules, which should help prevent drift. Nintendo has previously confirmed that the official Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller does not include Hall effect components, so this could be a huge advantage for PowerA. At $39.99, the PowerA offering is also much cheaper than the Nintendo one - though there is a big catch. This is a wired-only controller, so can only be used when it's plugged in. It does, however, benefit from the addition of on-board audio controls, with multiple presets to choose from (including a Bass Boost mode) and the ability to quickly mute your microphone. As you might expect, it comes with two remappable rear inputs. These can be adjusted on the fly without the need for any software. The Slim Case is then a $19.99 carrying case, with a subtle dark grey aesthetic and subtle red stitching. It's got space for the Nintendo Switch 2 console in addition to up to ten physical games, plus includes a built-in play stand for tabletop mode. Finally, the Screen Protector is, well, a screen protector. You get two in each pack plus a Nintendo Switch 2 branded cleaning cloth, which isn't a bad deal for its $12.99 asking price. Although there will undoubtedly be generic cases and screen protectors available for slightly cheaper, I find that it's always worth paying a little more for licensed products for the added peace of mind. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2025. It costs $449.99 / £395.99 on its own, or $499.99 / £429.99 for a bundle that includes a copy of Mario Kart World. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are live now in both the US and UK. Missed out on a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? GameStop and Best Buy will have more stock on the console's launch date The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is already doing one thing better than the DualSense Edge and other premium gamepads The newly revealed Logitech G522 Lightspeed could become the new mid-range wireless gaming headset to beat
Associated Press
7 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
PowerA, Official Nintendo Partner, Announces Initial Lineup of Licensed Accessories for Nintendo Switch™ 2
Essential Accessories for the Next Generation of Nintendo Gaming Offer Trusted Performance and Style - Controllers with Hall Effect Sensors and System Protection. WOODINVILLE, Wash., May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerA, a global leader in gaming accessories, is proud to unveil its exciting lineup for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system. Designed to meet Nintendo's rigorous standards and to deliver high-performance, PowerA's new collection includes hall effect equipped controllers and protective gear for gamers ready to level up. Embracing the brand's legacy of leadership in video game accessories, PowerA will be bringing the first, licensed controllers with Hall Effect sensors to the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Hall effect technology provides contact-free magnetic sensors in the thumbsticks delivering a more fluid pro-level feel to help with precision and longevity. PowerA's commitment to quality and innovation is embedded in every product in the lineup. As a 20+ year trusted partner of Nintendo, each product has undergone testing through Nintendo's official licensing program to ensure optimal compatibility, safety, and durability. Featured Products Availability & Pricing PowerA Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will be available this June at Amazon, and other major retailers, for the respective prices listed below. Commitment to Compatibility In addition to launching new gear, PowerA is actively testing and verifying forward compatibility across its current Nintendo Switch accessory catalog to support Nintendo Switch 2. More details on forward compatibility will be shared soon. PowerA Warranty All PowerA products, including the new Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, are backed by a two-year limited warranty. About PowerA PowerA creates innovative accessory products that enhance the world's best video game and mobile technology experiences. A brand known for high standards and quality manufacturing, PowerA delivers some of the most reliable products, including game controllers, cases, starter kits, and a wide collection of other accessories. PowerA products are available across the globe at major retailers including North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America. To learn more, visit About ACCO Brands ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, designs, manufactures and markets consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn, and play. Our widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Kensington®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra® and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE: ACCO) can be found at * Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE PowerA
Geek Culture
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Culture
Geek Giveaway: PowerA PAC-MAN Retro Nintendo Switch Controller & Protection Case
It's PAC-MAN's 45th birthday on 22nd May (yes, we're one day late)! And to celebrate this special occasion, PowerA Singapore has offered up the Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch with Lumectra – PAC-MAN Neon Arcade and Protection Case for Nintendo Switch – PAC-MAN Retro Arcade Birthday Prize Pack for one lucky PAC-MAN fan in Singapore. The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch with Lumectra – PAC-MAN Neon Arcade comes with programmable buttons and rechargeable battery. Activate the RGB LEDs to reveal a hidden stunning design with 4 lighting modes. The PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch – PAC-MAN Retro Arcade is a sturdy compact case designed to fit the console in handheld mode. It includes 2 reusable cling sheets with a variety of PAC-MAN and Ghost designs as well as in-game fruits and items to personalize your Protection Case. The built-in padded screen-protector flap includes game storage for 9 game cards and has a built-in play stand for Tabletop Mode. Take a closer look at both products via our unboxing TikTok videos: For a chance to win the PAC-MAN Birthday Prize Pack, simply complete these steps: SHARE THIS POST and TAG a friend or more** to share your love for PAC-MAN. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM and/or TELEGRAM**. Fill in the form and answer the question(s) below. Give us a LIKE below if you haven't done so yet, so you won't miss out on future similar giveaways! The giveaway is open to all residents of Singapore. The giveaway closes on 1 June 2025 @23:59hrs (GMT+8). 1 lucky winner will be picked at random and contacted via email by 3 June 2025. Good luck! **These steps are entirely optional, but we greatly appreciate it if you choose to show some support to Geek Culture by sharing and tagging the post so that we may be able to bring more giveaways to you all in the future ! When it comes to providing the right hardware at the right price, Destro is the man of the hour. Just don't count of him keeping his deals exclusive to just one party. If you have coin, Destro has the wares. Nintendo Switch pac-man PowerA Retro Singapore
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Linux Kernel 6.15 Is Adding Support for These Game Controllers
The upcoming Linux kernel release, version 6.15, will be arriving in the next month or so, and I'm already seeing previews of what to expect. One of them is recently merged support for several gaming controllers and laptop touchpads. The merge for kernel 6.15rc-6 patches Linux's xpad driver to add support for Xbox gamepads from several different manufacturers. One of them is the 8BitDo Ultimate 3-mode controller, 8BitDo's Xbox-licensed controller that also works on Windows, Apple, and Android devices. This update will add Linux devices to that list. Here at How-To Geek we recently reviewed the Ultimate 2.4G, cousin to the Ultimate 3. We liked it especially for its Hall Effect joysticks, and the Ultimate 3 seems to just add Xbox branding and official support. So as far as I can tell, that controller's probably going to be a great investment for anyone who likes to game with both an Xbox and a Linux device. Also in the list of newly supported controllers is the HORI Drum controller, a percussion peripheral designed specifically for the rhythm-focused game Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythm Festival. The game isn't native to Linux, but ProtonDB at the time of writing gives it a Gold rating, meaning you should have little or no trouble playing it on a Linux PC or Steam Deck. Two PowerA controllers are joining the Linux gaming world with this patch as well. The Fusion Pro 4 is a low-cost wired gamepad made for the Xbox Series X|S that also incorporates Hall Effect joysticks. Then there's the MOGA XP-Ultra, which PowerA calls "the first licensed wireless controller for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One." Another one is the Hyperkin DuchesS Xbox gamepad, a throwback controller reminiscent of the first-generation Xbox controller. It even has the original Xbox logo on it, thanks to a licensing deal with Microsoft. That'll go perfect with your retro Linux gaming setup running Xemu, the original Xbox emulator. If you have one of these gamepads or are thinking of buying one and want to play with it on a Linux device, you're probably wondering when that'll be possible. The 6.15 Linux kernel update I don't expect to get here until around early June. This patch to xpad is being backported, though, so as long as you're on a stable kernel channel still getting updates, the patch should arrive any day. The addition of more gamepad support is no surprise. There's always something new around the corner for Linux gamers, thanks in part to the Steam Deck and how it's been mainstreaming the Linux desktop experience. More gamepad support means more people can use their favorite controller with a Steam Deck or other Linux-supported handheld, resulting in a wider userbase. In the same merge for 6.15-rc6, you can also find updates patching several other peripherals. Some laptops, for example, are having their Synaptic touchpads' input mode changed from PS/2 to the more modern SMBus communication protocol. The affected laptops include: Dynabook Portege X30L-G Dynabook Portege X30-D TUXEDO InfinityBook Pro 14 v5 Dell Precision M3800 HP Elitebook 850 G1 Kernel 6.15 also includes fixes for the Mad Catz Joytech NEO SE Advanced controller and PDP's official controller for Mirror's Edge. A glitchy "Share" button on some gamepads is being fixed as well. If you happen to own one of those controllers, or one with a share button that wasn't working, you have a lot to look forward to when 6.15 finally drops in a few weeks. Source: Phoronix
