Hardware | Bought August 17, 2021 | $50 CAD from Walmart
Why I Bought It
Nintendo has never actually made an official Zelda Pro Controller, which surprised me when I went looking for one. PowerA’s licensed “Blood Moon” Zelda Enhanced Wireless Controller is about as close as it gets — officially licensed, Breath of the Wild themed, and a fraction of the price of a real Pro Controller. I grabbed one at Walmart to go with my Switch setup.
Living With It
The Blood Moon art print on the front is genuinely striking, and the controller itself is comfortable for long sessions despite being a third-party product. It lacks the Pro Controller’s HD rumble and amiibo reader, and it’s wired rather than wireless despite the name on the box implying otherwise for some SKUs, but as a display piece and a backup controller it more than earns its spot.
The Good
- Striking Blood Moon Breath of the Wild artwork
- Comfortable grip for a budget third-party controller
- Officially licensed, so it doesn’t feel like a knockoff
The Bad
- No HD rumble or amiibo reader like the real Pro Controller
- Still no actual official Nintendo Zelda controller exists, which is a shame
Final Call
Rating: 3.5/5. A solid stand-in for a controller Nintendo should have made themselves by now.
