iMW Pro Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch

Works good I like it

Right out of the box, the joy stick keeps sticking to one side. Crappy product. A waste of money.

Remember when you were a little kid and maybe had an older sibling and you'd somehow always get stuck with the "other" controller? Not the first-party hardware from Nintendo or Sega but the off-brand extra controller that was present in so many homes. Well, the iMW Pro Wired Controller pretty much the same thing.Now don't get me wrong, I understand why people opt for non-first party hardware - the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is expensive (MSRP is $60 USD).On its own, the iMW pad isn't a terrible controller but it is pretty bare bones. This controller is essentially the same form factor and design as an Xbox 360 controller knockoff but with the Nintendo button layout. If you're already familiar with Xbox 360 controllers, you'll pretty much be right at home here.► The Good with the iMW Controller:(+) Familiar layout. The Xbox 360 controller is pretty great even if this clone is not up to par with Microsoft's official controller.(+) Cord. The cord is really long and that's great (9.8ft)!(+) Compatibility. On our Switch, the controller was immediately recognized as a Pro Controller and we had no problems with controller compatibility playing Mario Odyssey and Zelda Breath of the Wild.► The Bad with the iMW Controller:(-) LED Player Indicator. Just like a real Pro Controller, this one has four (4) small red LED lights at the bottom and they're pretty worthless. All four lights just light up as soon as the Switch is powered on and don't indicate at all what player your controller is controlling (1-4).(-) Lightweight. This controller looks like an Xbox 360 pad but doesn't feel like one. The iMW Pro is super lightweight and feels pretty cheap/chintzy.(-) D-pad. The pad is pretty awful and barely usable.► Closing:It's hard to recommend this controller and I think there are better options for 3rd party controllers that still come in considerably cheaper than Nintendo's Pro Controller. In our house, we have experience with this brand PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller and I'm also a fan of Nintendo Switch HORIPAD Wired Controller.

Read through the comments before buying and saw that the down button on the dpad is finicky, am having that issue as well but not a deal breaker. Fits comfortably in my hands and seems to respond quick. Overall seems a worthwhile investment for an off brand controller.

I have gone through a number of controllers with some intense Rocket League play...this is the sturdiest I’ve seen so far. The shape is a little awkward at first, but the quality is worth it. Holds up well under stress...

So ive now been using this controller for 4 months. It worked great for the first 2. Now the right analog stick constantly drifts all over the place. I wouldn't recommend using this controller for anything other than casual single player games.

Always go with at least one wired remote to save on batteries. The kids have enjoyed this one and the price is right

My kids seem to break every controller I buy them but for whatever reason not this one. So gets a 5 star in my opinion.