PDP Mario Star Face Off Nintendo Switch Controller - Grey £16.99 (C&C) @ Argos & Argos eBay

Heat, but I'm going to wait for the price reveal of this from 8bitdo:

The better version, with metal analog sticks, 2 foot extra cable length, and two extra buttons as paddles on the back is also available for £22.99 when it is £34.99 on Amazon.

argos.co.uk/pro…912

I like PDP's Ikonic collection of Switch controllers so I will give the pro version a go for £22.99 as the extra buttons may come in handy for smash. Cheers OP.

Vossyy29th Jun 2018

Is this the pro controller? Cex give £33 store credit for this so an easy …Is this the pro controller? Cex give £33 store credit for this so an easy way to pick up vampyr for £25Read lessRead more

The pro controller is the official nintendo model and costs around £50 new

Ulti29/06/2018 22:17

Is this PDP one better or the Hori Horipad for £17.99?Is the PDP Wired …Is this PDP one better or the Hori Horipad for £17.99?Is the PDP Wired Deluxe Pro Face Off controller worth the extra £5/6 over either of these?Read lessRead more

Depends, the PDP feels etter in my larger hands, in terms of dead zones etc the Hori is better.

I'm using a £15 8bitdo Bluetooth reciver and using my ps4 controller..all functions work,gyro,rumble ECT.. it's great

Fab price, thanks @mixmixi

andywedge37 s ago

Fab price, thanks @mixmixi

Cheers.

Ordered one thanks =)

Ulti29/06/2018 22:39

Thanks! Is the Hori even better than the PDP Deluxe one?

I've not tried the deluxe pad, but I don't imagine the internals will be different, the analogue sticks in the standard edition will be the same in the deluxe with a metal cap on. Not many shooters on the Switch either, so I'm not sure how much use you'll get out of the extra paddle buttons.

jayftw12 h, 7 m ago

Is there a rumble feature on these? I'm assuming no motion but if anyone …Is there a rumble feature on these? I'm assuming no motion but if anyone can confirm rumble that'd be very helpful.Read lessRead more

No rumble as I saw in YT videos

Krooner29/06/2018 18:02

I use one of the character PDP pads on my RPi, so I'd imagine this will be …I use one of the character PDP pads on my RPi, so I'd imagine this will be fine. Very likely the same internalsRead lessRead more

Nearly all of the controllers that work on switch work on other platforms. I'm glad that Nintendo finally made a console that has alot more intercompatibility between controllers and other devices. It's refreshing. (most of the wired controllers are USB, and most of the wireless ones are standard bluetooth). Also they made the button mapping fairly compatible and inter-operable aswell,. So while i don't own this specific controller, it certainl;y has been true of the many others i have used, and I would imagine that this one is aswell, with a pretty high probability. (even moreso for PC, as with PCs you have a fair amount of additional things you can do to configure controllers, and failing that, often drivers you can install, etc, than you can on closed systems like consoles). But even most of the controllers are compatible straight out of the box without any special config needed. (I can even use my joycons on PC, even though the button layout is slightly different due to it having 4 shoulder buttons instead of two in split joycon mode). I do this on steam all the time. (and even on a few emulators).

naarmi9 h, 14 m ago

I'm using a £15 8bitdo Bluetooth reciver and using my ps4 controller..all …I'm using a £15 8bitdo Bluetooth reciver and using my ps4 controller..all functions work,gyro,rumble ECT.. it's greatRead lessRead more

Good call! i'll buy one of those- got a few PS4 and Xbox controllers lying around!

Can I use it on pc?

deleted179289529/06/2018 17:25

Can I use it on pc?

I use one of the character PDP pads on my RPi, so I'd imagine this will be fine. Very likely the same internals

I’m confused. Is this an actual controller or just a face plate to go on a pro controller?

also I’m not sure what pdp is - does this work with a Nintendo switch?

My kids would love another controller but I’m not paying £55 so this could be great.

bigdai7729th Jun 2018

I’m confused. Is this an actual controller or just a face plate to go on a …I’m confused. Is this an actual controller or just a face plate to go on a pro controller?also I’m not sure what pdp is - does this work with a Nintendo switch? My kids would love another controller but I’m not paying £55 so this could be great.Read lessRead more

Looks like a wired controller to me...

bigdai772 h, 31 m ago

I’m confused. Is this an actual controller or just a face plate to go on a …I’m confused. Is this an actual controller or just a face plate to go on a pro controller?also I’m not sure what pdp is - does this work with a Nintendo switch? My kids would love another controller but I’m not paying £55 so this could be great.Read lessRead more

PDP is the manufacturer. They make the "afterglow" pads.

This is a version of their wired controller, that has changeable face-plates. These aren't wireless controllers, they need to be plugged in to work, though strangely, the USB cable is removable on most of their wired Switch controllers. (edited)

Thanks for answering (less the sarcastic response), on the eBay shop there are pictures of a faceplate alone which is why I asked.

Is this as capable as the proper switch pro controller except wired?

I would like a 2nd controller but the pro price puts me off

voodude29/06/2018 19:34

Heat, but I'm going to wait for the price reveal of this from …Heat, but I'm going to wait for the price reveal of this from 8bitdo:[Image]Read lessRead more

Any idea when that's likely to be?

voodude29/06/2018 19:34

Heat, but I'm going to wait for the price reveal of this from …Heat, but I'm going to wait for the price reveal of this from 8bitdo:[Image]Read lessRead more

I want to love 8bitdo but when I bought the snes with sticks version and tried it with the switch many flaws were present, the dpad was useless for dragon punch motions, the sticks are not calibrated very well, the only good thign was the buttons felt great.

bad batch? who knows but I sent it back.

Worth noting that there is no gyro or amiibo support on these.

Is there a rumble feature on these? I'm assuming no motion but if anyone can confirm rumble that'd be very helpful.

hurdy29/06/2018 19:51

Any idea when that's likely to be?

No idea I'm afraid. Was hoping someone on here might...

Diab27 m ago

I want to love 8bitdo but when I bought the snes with sticks version and …I want to love 8bitdo but when I bought the snes with sticks version and tried it with the switch many flaws were present, the dpad was useless for dragon punch motions, the sticks are not calibrated very well, the only good thign was the buttons felt great.bad batch? who knows but I sent it back.Read lessRead more

The calibration might have improved with a firmware update, unless you'd already tried that? I would rather take the risk with 8bitdo instead of forking out £60 for a pro controller.

Diab43 m ago

I want to love 8bitdo but when I bought the snes with sticks version and …I want to love 8bitdo but when I bought the snes with sticks version and tried it with the switch many flaws were present, the dpad was useless for dragon punch motions, the sticks are not calibrated very well, the only good thign was the buttons felt great.bad batch? who knows but I sent it back.Read lessRead more

PDP controllers usually have a dead zone on the sticks. Not as bad as some manufacturers, but if you're sensitive to the feel, you might be best sticking to official stuff.

Is this the pro controller? Cex give £33 store credit for this so an easy way to pick up vampyr for £25

Is this PDP one better or the Hori Horipad for £17.99?

Is the PDP Wired Deluxe Pro Face Off controller worth the extra £5/6 over either of these?

Ordered, thanks OP.

Vossyy29th Jun 2018

Is this the pro controller? Cex give £33 store credit for this so an easy …Is this the pro controller? Cex give £33 store credit for this so an easy way to pick up vampyr for £25Read lessRead more

No it isn't.

Krooner29/06/2018 22:38

Depends, the PDP feels etter in my larger hands, in terms of dead zones …Depends, the PDP feels etter in my larger hands, in terms of dead zones etc the Hori is better.Read lessRead more

Thanks! Is the Hori even better than the PDP Deluxe one?

Krooner30 m ago

I've not tried the deluxe pad, but I don't imagine the internals will be …I've not tried the deluxe pad, but I don't imagine the internals will be different, the analogue sticks in the standard edition will be the same in the deluxe with a metal cap on. Not many shooters on the Switch either, so I'm not sure how much use you'll get out of the extra paddle buttons.Read lessRead more

Alright I'll go for 2 hori pads! Thanks!

Still looking for a pad with a kick-ass d-pad for 2D fighters, doesn’t look like a contender. :-(

I guess this doesn't have a vibration motor and gyroscope?

I've just picked up the Deluxe version of this for £22.99 and I have to say it is fantastic. The analog sticks are as smooth as butter and the buttons don't feel cheap and nasty. I'm not too keen on the glossiness of the Mario and Luigi faceplates though.

If anyone bought the Star themed one and wants to swap the face plate for the Mario or Luigi one then just drop me a message

Great find for £17. Ordered... Just what my kids have been asking for

deleted182743503/07/2018 10:45

Nearly all of the controllers that work on switch work on other platforms. …Nearly all of the controllers that work on switch work on other platforms. I'm glad that Nintendo finally made a console that has alot more intercompatibility between controllers and other devices. It's refreshing. (most of the wired controllers are USB, and most of the wireless ones are standard bluetooth). Also they made the button mapping fairly compatible and inter-operable aswell,. So while i don't own this specific controller, it certainl;y has been true of the many others i have used, and I would imagine that this one is aswell, with a pretty high probability. (even moreso for PC, as with PCs you have a fair amount of additional things you can do to configure controllers, and failing that, often drivers you can install, etc, than you can on closed systems like consoles). But even most of the controllers are compatible straight out of the box without any special config needed. (I can even use my joycons on PC, even though the button layout is slightly different due to it having 4 shoulder buttons instead of two in split joycon mode). I do this on steam all the time. (and even on a few emulators).Read lessRead more

The Wii U was the same, the classic controllers for that are all standard Bluetooth, if they weren't still so expensive, I'd have a couple for steam.

Krooner03/07/2018 11:44

The Wii U was the same, the classic controllers for that are all standard …The Wii U was the same, the classic controllers for that are all standard Bluetooth, if they weren't still so expensive, I'd have a couple for steam.Read lessRead more

Interesting! Which Classic Controller did you have? You definitely must be using a different type of Classic Controller to the ones I had. On the WiiU, there was alot less inter-compatibility with controllers generally. (The ones I had that were also called the Classic Controllers were wired controllers, with a Wii Nun-Chuck socket on them. You basically plugged them into the bottom of a Wii Remote, and the infa-red sensor of the wii remote acted as the wireless transmitter between the controller and the WiiU. It was a very strange system. Then the actual Pro Controllers had two versions, one was wired which was standard USB, and the other was Wireless, but only compatible with the WiiU (and only for games that supported it)

More recently, there have been drivers made available to allow them to be used on other devices (PC being naturally the easiest to do that for given as you can do alot more with them generally than you can with a closed source console) but also the Switch had various firmware updates making them compatible with all sorts of controllers, and dongles now exist that allow it to be used with even the WiiU ones (despite Nintendo not actually wanting you to do that, so that you have to buy the switch pro controller). But Switch is definitily one of the most intercompatible consoles that Nintendo have done so far (and about time!), but I do really appreciate how that's finally the case! I wish the firmware went the other way round though (where you could use joycons and switch pro controllers on the WiiU). Despite having a Switch, I still play my WiiU quite alot, but I hate how the blooming wii remotes need physical batteries every time, whereas joycons have better motion sensors and can be recharged, so would have been way better). but alas, as they have now discontinued the WiiU, I very much doubt such a firmware update for that will ever be made available. I would love to see someone make some kind of dongle or something that would make that possible though, As much as I love my switch, I am still very fond of my WiiU and play it often (despite that certain hardware on it is a bit dated now like the physical battery issue etc, and the lack of controller support, many of the games on it are excellent, It's such an underrated llitle console!) and lots of games I'm still yet to fully play on it, that I keep coming back to.

deleted182743504/07/2018 08:55

Interesting! Which Classic Controller did you have? You definitely must be …Interesting! Which Classic Controller did you have? You definitely must be using a different type of Classic Controller to the ones I had. On the WiiU, there was alot less inter-compatibility with controllers generally. (The ones I had that were also called the Classic Controllers were wired controllers, with a Wii Nun-Chuck socket on them. You basically plugged them into the bottom of a Wii Remote, and the infa-red sensor of the wii remote acted as the wireless transmitter between the controller and the WiiU. It was a very strange system. Then the actual Pro Controllers had two versions, one was wired which was standard USB, and the other was Wireless, but only compatible with the WiiU (and only for games that supported it)More recently, there have been drivers made available to allow them to be used on other devices (PC being naturally the easiest to do that for given as you can do alot more with them generally than you can with a closed source console) but also the Switch had various firmware updates making them compatible with all sorts of controllers, and dongles now exist that allow it to be used with even the WiiU ones (despite Nintendo not actually wanting you to do that, so that you have to buy the switch pro controller). But Switch is definitily one of the most intercompatible consoles that Nintendo have done so far (and about time!), but I do really appreciate how that's finally the case! I wish the firmware went the other way round though (where you could use joycons and switch pro controllers on the WiiU). Despite having a Switch, I still play my WiiU quite alot, but I hate how the blooming wii remotes need physical batteries every time, whereas joycons have better motion sensors and can be recharged, so would have been way better). but alas, as they have now discontinued the WiiU, I very much doubt such a firmware update for that will ever be made available. I would love to see someone make some kind of dongle or something that would make that possible though, As much as I love my switch, I am still very fond of my WiiU and play it often (despite that certain hardware on it is a bit dated now like the physical battery issue etc, and the lack of controller support, many of the games on it are excellent, It's such an underrated llitle console!) and lots of games I'm still yet to fully play on it, that I keep coming back to.Read lessRead more

I'm meaning the Pro controller it's just standard bluetooth, granted it's not plug & play, but it's easy to get working.

voodude29/06/2018 20:26

No idea I'm afraid. Was hoping someone on here might...

In the image you posted it says coming holiday 2018. Msrp: $49.99.