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PDP Deluxe+ CAMO Nintendo Switch Controller: Unboxing and Honest Review

HardReset.InfoNovember 22, 20257 min25 views
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Initial Impressions and Packaging

  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ The PDP Deluxe+ CAMO controller is presented as an officially Nintendo-licensed product, though the packaging's heavy use of plastic and overall feel gives AliExpress vibes.
  • ๐Ÿ”Œ The controller is wired, and the included cable is noted as being quite long.

Controller Design and Ergonomics

  • ๐ŸŽฎ The controller's shape is described as Xbox-like, though slightly wider and with less curving.
  • ๐Ÿค The grip is considered okay, but the speaker's fingers interfere with the back grips earlier than on an Xbox controller.
  • ๐Ÿ”™ It features two rear grip buttons that are a single piece and can be removed, but no alternative parts are provided.

Button and Stick Performance

  • ๐Ÿ  The Home button has minimal travel distance and feels subpar.
  • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ The joysticks are described as feeling "mid" with nothing special about them.
  • ๐Ÿ”˜ Triggers have a bit of travel but are binary (on/off) like buttons, with a peculiar, small, pointy shape.
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Pressing the bumpers is more challenging due to the controller's shape pushing index fingers down.

Comparison with Official Nintendo Controller

  • ๐ŸŒŸ The official Nintendo Switch controller (specifically a newer model) is described as being in an absolute different world compared to the PDP controller.
  • โœจ The official controller feels amazing, with nice button presses and exceptionally good thumbsticks that felt almost rubberized and very smooth.
  • ๐Ÿ‘Ž The PDP controller feels "very crappy in general" and is compared unfavorably to an AliExpress product with a slapped-on brand.

Customization and Verdict

  • ๐ŸŽจ The controller features a removable faceplate and a removable PDP branding sticker at the back, suggesting it could be easily rebranded.
  • โš ๏ธ The speaker concludes that if given a choice, the official Nintendo controller is highly recommended due to its superior feel and quality, even if it costs more.
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