It's exciting for fans when new accessories are revealed for their favorite franchises. These themed accessories such as controllers add some color and personality to the standard designs that often come with most base consoles. The Switch supports a lot of third-party controllers that give gamers more options when deciding what to purchase and sometimes offer features that first-party products don't include. Recently, one of the well-known brands for third-party peripherals, PowerA, has listed 2 themed controllers on Amazon based on Super Mario and Hades.
These controllers were revealed in a tweet by Wario64. Known for his tweets about deals for games and accessories, they gave a quick rundown of the details of the new controllers. The Power-Up Mario Switch Controller is available for preorder on Amazon for $27.99. Some of the features of this wired controller include embedded anti-friction rings for a smoother experience when using the thumbsticks along with the inclusion of a 3.5mm stereo audio jack (something missing from the first-party Switch Pro Controller). The greenish-gray design of the controller contains numerous power-ups found throughout the series such as Stars, Fire Flowers, and Mushrooms along with an image of Mario near the right grip.
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The other gamepad mentioned by Wario 64 was the PowerA Hades Switch Controller. While no price was listed and preorders are not yet available, it seems likely that the price will exceed the Power-Up Mario Switch Controller based on the extra features included in the design. Some of the highlights are wireless connectivity with Bluetooth 5.0, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and the addition of 2 mappable buttons on the back of the controller, a feature normally seen on more expensive controllers such as the Xbox Elite Series. It features a red design with streaks of black near in the edge along with an image of the main character near the grip.
The announcement of a new Super Mario controller is a welcome albeit unsurprising addition to the PowerA lineup. As Nintendo's main mascot, it's understandable that the community would want more from the red capped plumber. Meanwhile, Hades is a more interesting choice to add to the company's catalogue. Released back in 2018, the game became a critical success with many praising the indie title's take on a dungeon-crawling roguelike. Recently, Hades received a physical version for the Switch.
It's exciting for fans of these series to receive new controllers to help them showcase their love of Super Mario and Hades. It will be interesting to see what other franchises PowerA decides to release themed controllers for next.