MOBAPAD CHITU Wireless Controller for Switch

I've used mine for about a year and I love this controller. Feels good in my hands, not too big, not too small. So good I bought a second one. I did have an issue with one of the controllers, where the usb cable would get a bit wobbly in the controller usb-c port and would disconnect from the console, but the manufacturer replaced it right away with no issues. I bought it for my Nintendo Switch and now that I got my Switch 2, I was able to easily upgrade the firmware to make it compatible with the new Switch, though once the firmware is updated there is an activation process needed which is not very well documented in the firmware upgrade app. The instructions say to press Home+Start but Nintendo controllers have not had a button labeled Start since the GameCube I think , where Start and + where the same button, so you need to press Home and the + button. Then it says to wait for the light to flash orange but mine just turned solid green. After that you need to wake up the Switch 2 using the attached joycon and then release the left side joycon. If all went right, the controller light will turn blue.

The packaging was completely adequate. The instruction booklet is fine. The English is understandable (though I did notice at least one spelling mistake), and the pictures are accurate. The overall construction seems okay for a first impression. The controller feels fine in my hand. I'm an adult man. I'd prefer it if the grips were a bit larger, but it's a minor preference. I'd prefer the face buttons to extend out more, but again this is a minor preference. What ruins this controller are the dropped inputs. You can see the video. Pressing a button to click the mechanical switch doesn't necessarily activate the button press in game. For the A and B buttons, I need to press the button a bit farther after the switch clicks to actually have the button press register. The X and Y buttons seem fine and seem to always activate successfully when the mechanical switch clicks. Based in this, I think it's possible to receive a controller with mechanical switches that work correctly for all buttons. --- Updated after getting a replacement Well, I got a replacement controller and have used it for a few weeks. The second controller's buttons all seem to work fine. When the mechanical switches click, the buttons activate. I have been able to reproduce an issue that another reviewer noted. When pressing the D-pad button, it's possible to press it further than just activating the mechanical switch. If this is done, other directions can also be accidentally activated. So for example, if you press d-pad left too hard, it could activate left and up or left and down instead. If you remove the d-pad replaceable cover, and directly press the switches, you can see the switch activate followed by the entire mechanism tilt when pressed hard. The secondary directions activate when the mechanism tilts. At first, I didn't think it'd be too big a deal because I don't usually press the d-pad too hard. But, a few hours into playing a retro Metroid game showed my character accidentally aiming up or down while running. I don't think it's a big issue when playing 3D games primarily with the analog stick, but I do think it would be an issue for anyone primarily planning to play retro games with only the d-pad. So, I'm updating my review. It's almost a great controller, but right now it's not suitable for fighting games or retro games due to the d-pad.

I have used this controller for approximately 6 months or so, and I have many positives and negatives to speak of. First, the size and feel of the buttons and controller base itself is excellent. The clickiness and minimal to no delay is an even better bonus. Also, incredibly important to note, due to how fluid and clean the joysticks themselves feel (I believe Mobapad uses magnet technology) I am happy to report that ZERO DRIFT has occurred. I was extremely surprised to know that my Joycon controllers (NS1) were operating on a 3-5 frame delay, so after using a controller that worked the way it was intended, I am a changed man. Despite this, it takes ages to connect with the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 system (almost 30 seconds in some instances if other controllers/players are connected). This is not unreasonable given that it is a 3rd party controller. The main issue I have with the product is this: the battery life is absolutely terrible. While the design choice to have an LED logo is nice, it certainly drains the battery far quicker than it should. Compared to the similarly priced PowerA, the Mobapad controller is completely drained around 10 hours or so, while the PowerA has lasted me around 30. I have had gaming sessions where the Mobapad controller is fully depleted within 8-9 hours. This is completely unacceptable, and the charging time is not quick either. If the battery could reach even a stable 20-25 hours of play, this would suffice for the price. Until then, the controller suffers from an unfortunate design flaw.

Been using this for 6 months now. It's a flawless controller and perfect for my needs. I use this controller for speedruns and it has not let me down. The D-Pad is tactile as it should be, the sticks are hall-effect with metal rings to prevent degradation, and the buttons are flat making it easy to slide fingers across them. I can't understate how much I LOVE this controller. It's the right amount of tactile and responsive, comfortable in the hands, and very affordable. The only thing I don't really like is the app isn't very accessible and annoying to use. The controller itself though, MOBAPAD really knocked it out of the part with this one. Will be buying more, but really wish the joysticks had octagonal gates.

Really good controller feels great in hand. Mechanical buttons feel great It’s only missing true button mapping to the back button. Other wise I’d would have kept it.

Se siente muy bien, los joycon me ayudaron en juegos freneticos como Hades, y los botones son buenos para cualquier juego que ocupe botonazos rapidos. En switch2 se empareje y reconoce rapido, tambien tiene buen gyro, en pc tambien se empareja bien pero en steamdeck si me hace batallar y aparte lo tengo que emparejar 2 veces, como generico y switch a la vez. El dpad si me quedo mal porque no tiene pivote y en juegos de peleas te da mal direcciones porque permite presionar hasta 4 direcciones juntas y el juego las interpreta mal.