Nintendo Switch 2 gamers can now add a little pizzazz to their gameplay! PowerA just launched a wired controller with RGB lighting that looks more like a rave accessory than a gamepad. Called the Advantage Wired Controller with Lumectra, this thing is officially licensed for Switch 2 and packs some slick features underneath its glowing shell.
This is the first time PowerA’s Lumectra RGB lighting tech makes an appearance on Nintendo’s new console. While RGB lighting on accessories isn’t exactly new, the Lumectra Ghost design takes it up a notch. When the controller is off, you just see a clean white face. But power it up, and the whole thing lights up with customizable colors that shine through the faceplate. The light show is possible thanks to the unusual decision to move the regular buttons lower, giving more room for illumination on the top half. It feels less like a gimmick and more like a design choice meant to show off.
Gamers can pick from five lighting modes and thousands of color combinations. So whether you’re feeling moody blue or laser green, this controller is ready to match your vibe.
It’s not just a pretty face, either. The Advantage Wired Controller includes Hall Effect thumbsticks that should resist drifting over time. That’s a big deal, especially since thumbstick drift continues to haunt Switch owners. You also get two Advanced Gaming Buttons that can be mapped for custom in-game controls. There’s a dedicated C Button for jumping straight into GameChat, plus on-board audio controls that let you toggle volume and EQ modes without fiddling through menus.
There’s even a 3.5mm stereo jack so you can plug in a headset and get clear chat or game audio. The controller is also lightweight and includes anti-friction rings for smoother thumbstick movement.
You can grab the PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 with Lumectra in white now at Amazon. It’ll run you $49.99, which is pretty reasonable if you’re looking for both performance and personality in a Switch 2 controller.
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