--- product_id: 110337718 title: "PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller - Black, Detachable 10ft USB Cable, No Battery Required, Officially Licensed By Nintendo" brand: "powera" price: "Β£19.04" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Power A" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/110337718-powera-nintendo-switch-wired-controller-black-detachable-10ft-usb-cable store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Instant plug & play, no batteries Ergonomic Nintendo Switch layout Detachable 10ft USB cable PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller - Black, Detachable 10ft USB Cable, No Battery Required, Officially Licensed By Nintendo **Brand:** powera **Price:** Β£19.04 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎯 Wired for Victory: Game longer, pay less, and stay ahead of the pack! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller - Black, Detachable 10ft USB Cable, No Battery Required, Officially Licensed By Nintendo by powera - **How much does it cost?** Β£19.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/110337718-powera-nintendo-switch-wired-controller-black-detachable-10ft-usb-cable) ## Best For - powera enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted powera brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Plug & Play Power:** No syncing or batteries neededβ€”just connect and dominate instantly. - β€’ **Pro-Level Comfort:** Ergonomic matte black design tailored for marathon gaming sessions. - β€’ **Clutter-Free Setup:** Detachable 10ft USB cable with Velcro strap keeps your gaming space sleek and organized. - β€’ **Budget-Smart Choice:** Premium licensed controller at nearly half the price of wireless alternatives. - β€’ **Universal Emulator Ready:** Seamlessly compatible with MacOS emulators for versatile gaming beyond Switch. ## Overview The PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller offers an officially licensed, ergonomic design with a matte black finish and Nintendo Switch button layout. Featuring a detachable 10ft USB cable with Velcro strap, it delivers instant plug-and-play connectivity without batteries. Perfect for budget-conscious gamers and emulator enthusiasts alike, it combines durability, comfort, and broad compatibility at a fraction of the cost of wireless controllers. ## Description Play your favorite Nintendo Switch games in style with this officially licensed PowerA wired controller with matte black design. This controller features our latest ergonomic design and standard button layout. A detachable 10ft USB cable with a Velcro-strap is included for easy storage and reduced clutter when you are done playing. Getting all these features at nearly half the price of wireless controllers makes PowerA wired controllers a no-brainer. Review: Bought these many times, and for the price, they are outstanding! - I pretty much refuse to pay Nintendo's prices for controllers these days. If their controllers were bullet proof and buy it for life, sure, but their controllers still suffer from stick drift, despite costing so much. So, I get these instead. Sure, some people may complain that they are wired, but they come with a generously long USB cable. The length works perfectly for my needs. As of writing this review, I am on my third one of these. My first one lasted 1 year, and the my second one lasted 2 years. They don't last forever, but for about $12, it's a steal compared to shelling out $70+ for a Nintendo controller that may or may not last as long. As far as what goes bad, it has been the joysticks. It never drifted side to side, but I think the last two of mine thought I was pressing up when I wasn't. No big deal: $12 and 1 or 2 days later and I have a new one. I honestly can't complain at all. Despite them going bad once in a while, I love the feel of the buttons and the joysticks, I love that they are wired, use no batteries, and are reliable, and I like the designs and colors I can choose from, all for $12! Review: Works Great for Emulator Gaming on MacOS - Very happy with this PowerA wired Switch controller. Even though it is not described for this purpose, it works really well as a gaming controller for game emulators on my M1 MacBook Air running MacOS 13.6.1 (Ventura). It worked out-of-the-box with every emulator I've tried β€” including Ryujinx, Dolphin, RetroArch and OpenEmu β€” which makes this by far the most compatible and easy to use wired controller I have found for Mac emulator gaming. And at this price, I could not ask for more value for the money. And it does not feel cheap to me at all β€” I do not think they skimped on build quality at all compared to higher priced options, and instead I assume the low price is possible thanks to the fact that it is wired and therefore does not need the extra technology that requires. I highly recommend it, especially if you are specifically looking for a *wired* controller (and not a wireless) like I was, for emulator gaming on a Mac. I assume the wireless Switch controller would work just as well, but if you want a *wireless* controller for a Mac, you have more options. If you, like me, specifically wanted a *wired* controller, or you want the lowest price / barrier to entry because you just want to try it out without spending too much money up front, this is by far the best I've found because of compatibility and quality. There is an unfortunate lack of good information and advice out there if you are specifically looking for a wired controller for Mac (and that's partly with I am bothering to write this review), but this is probably the best option out there and the value I got from this specific controller offered also gave me motivation to write this review. When I have experienced minor problems, it's been due to buggy emulation software, not to a problem with this controller or its compatibility. And its been a breeze compared to other controllers, which didn't work at all for me (wired 8bitdo SNES), or felt cheap and outdated (Logitech) even if they did work. And because emulators let you map the buttons to the controls of the original system, this modern-style controller will let you comfortably play pretty much every game ever made. The only downside is if you want the experience to feel exactly like the original game system, like N64 or SNES for example β€” it can work with those game emulators because you can remap the buttons to make most games playable β€” but if you want it to feel exactly like playing the original, you obviously will have to get a dedicated controllers for each system. But this style of controller is the closest thing you can get to a universal gaming controller for all systems. And that's a limitation of all modern-form controllers, not specific to this brand, or to Nintendo Switch pro controller β€” which, if you don't know β€” is pretty much the same layout as a PS or Xbox style controller, just with different button labels. ## Features - Matte black design - Ergonomic controller shape with Nintendo Switch button layout - Instant plug and play connection (no sync required) - Detachable 10ft (3m) USB cable with Velcro strap ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07PDJ45BT | | Best Sellers Rank | #698 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #28 in Nintendo Switch Controllers | | Brand Name | PowerA | | Button Quantity | 4 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Nintendo Switch | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Controller Type | Gamepad | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (7,006) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00617885020254, 10617885020251 | | Hardware Platform | nintendo_switch | | Included Components | Wired Controller, 10ft (3m) USB Cable, User Guide | | Item Dimensions | 2.6 x 6.3 x 6.42 inches | | Item Weight | 0.29 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | PowerA | | Model Name | Black | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | UPC | 617885019456 617885020254 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Two-year limited warranty - visit PowerA.com/Support | ## Images ![PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller - Black, Detachable 10ft USB Cable, No Battery Required, Officially Licensed By Nintendo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EJCaoba3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Will this controller with with Windows 10?** A: If you're play through Steam they have it as a supported controller **Q: Can you play with out the dock when your out with the controller or does it have to be connected to the dock.** A: No, it doesn't have to be on the dock to use. I have played controller without the dock many times. **Q: Where do I find a replacement cord for this? It got in a fight with the new puppy... puppy won.** A: It's a standard micro usb data cord. **Q: Will it work without plugged in to Nintendo** A: No, this is a system docked, wired controller only. It plugs into the dock via USB. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought these many times, and for the price, they are outstanding! *by R***I on December 31, 2025* I pretty much refuse to pay Nintendo's prices for controllers these days. If their controllers were bullet proof and buy it for life, sure, but their controllers still suffer from stick drift, despite costing so much. So, I get these instead. Sure, some people may complain that they are wired, but they come with a generously long USB cable. The length works perfectly for my needs. As of writing this review, I am on my third one of these. My first one lasted 1 year, and the my second one lasted 2 years. They don't last forever, but for about $12, it's a steal compared to shelling out $70+ for a Nintendo controller that may or may not last as long. As far as what goes bad, it has been the joysticks. It never drifted side to side, but I think the last two of mine thought I was pressing up when I wasn't. No big deal: $12 and 1 or 2 days later and I have a new one. I honestly can't complain at all. Despite them going bad once in a while, I love the feel of the buttons and the joysticks, I love that they are wired, use no batteries, and are reliable, and I like the designs and colors I can choose from, all for $12! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works Great for Emulator Gaming on MacOS *by C***S on February 8, 2024* Very happy with this PowerA wired Switch controller. Even though it is not described for this purpose, it works really well as a gaming controller for game emulators on my M1 MacBook Air running MacOS 13.6.1 (Ventura). It worked out-of-the-box with every emulator I've tried β€” including Ryujinx, Dolphin, RetroArch and OpenEmu β€” which makes this by far the most compatible and easy to use wired controller I have found for Mac emulator gaming. And at this price, I could not ask for more value for the money. And it does not feel cheap to me at all β€” I do not think they skimped on build quality at all compared to higher priced options, and instead I assume the low price is possible thanks to the fact that it is wired and therefore does not need the extra technology that requires. I highly recommend it, especially if you are specifically looking for a *wired* controller (and not a wireless) like I was, for emulator gaming on a Mac. I assume the wireless Switch controller would work just as well, but if you want a *wireless* controller for a Mac, you have more options. If you, like me, specifically wanted a *wired* controller, or you want the lowest price / barrier to entry because you just want to try it out without spending too much money up front, this is by far the best I've found because of compatibility and quality. There is an unfortunate lack of good information and advice out there if you are specifically looking for a wired controller for Mac (and that's partly with I am bothering to write this review), but this is probably the best option out there and the value I got from this specific controller offered also gave me motivation to write this review. When I have experienced minor problems, it's been due to buggy emulation software, not to a problem with this controller or its compatibility. And its been a breeze compared to other controllers, which didn't work at all for me (wired 8bitdo SNES), or felt cheap and outdated (Logitech) even if they did work. And because emulators let you map the buttons to the controls of the original system, this modern-style controller will let you comfortably play pretty much every game ever made. The only downside is if you want the experience to feel exactly like the original game system, like N64 or SNES for example β€” it can work with those game emulators because you can remap the buttons to make most games playable β€” but if you want it to feel exactly like playing the original, you obviously will have to get a dedicated controllers for each system. But this style of controller is the closest thing you can get to a universal gaming controller for all systems. And that's a limitation of all modern-form controllers, not specific to this brand, or to Nintendo Switch pro controller β€” which, if you don't know β€” is pretty much the same layout as a PS or Xbox style controller, just with different button labels. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Controller, Feels Way Better Than Others *by A***N on March 24, 2026* My son loved it right away. It feels great in the hands and is definitely better quality than some of the other options we’ve tried. ## Frequently Bought Together - PowerA Nintendo Switch Wired Controller - Black, Detachable 10ft USB Cable, No Battery Required, Officially Licensed By Nintendo - Switch Hub Dock, USB Hub for Nintendo Switch with 4 Output Ports (Does not work with keyboard and mouse) - PowerA Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch - Grape Purple, Gamepad, Game controller, Wired controller, Officially licensed --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/110337718-powera-nintendo-switch-wired-controller-black-detachable-10ft-usb-cable](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/110337718-powera-nintendo-switch-wired-controller-black-detachable-10ft-usb-cable) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*