ZD V+ USB Wired Gaming Controller
Score: 70/100
PowerA Enhanced
Score: 79/100Rankings
The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller provides up to 30 hours of battery life, two on-the-fly programmable buttons, and ergonomic comfort for Nintendo Switch platforms. It sacrifices premium features such as HD rumble, NFC and may be heavier in some color variants. Ideal for Switch players seeking long-lasting, customizable gameplay without the higher price of official controllers.
The ZD-V+ is a budget-friendly wired gamepad offering a PS3-style layout, plug-and-play USB connectivity and vibration support. Its drawbacks include a short cable, weak vibration feedback and lack of wireless capability. Best suited for cost-conscious PC or Android gamers who need a simple, reliable controller.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 30 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 216 gbest | 227 g |
— | 900 mAhbest | |
— | 10 mbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(1) | ||
Compatibility (Platforms) | PC, Android, PS3, Steam | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED, Switch Lite, Switch 2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 216 g | 227 g |
Dimensions (L×W×H) (mm) | 150x105x65 mm | 149.9x106.0x61.0 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Connection Type | Wired USB | Wireless Bluetooth |
Features(1) | ||
Vibration / Rumble | true | false |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlighted the ZD-V+ for its solid PS3-style construction, precise inputs, and versatile Xinput/DirectInput support, noting the added value of vibration and JD-SWITCH customization while pointing out minor ergonomic quirks such as high shoulder buttons.
Everyday users consistently praise the controller's plug-and-play ease, solid build feel, precise controls and emulator friendliness, while recurring complaints focus on the short cable, weak vibration, high shoulder buttons and occasional need for software remapping.
Editors and professional reviewers emphasize the PowerA controller's value-focused design, pointing out its two on-the-fly programmable buttons, comfortable ergonomics, and impressive 30-hour battery life as key strengths, while noting the absence of premium features such as HD rumble and NFC that are present on Nintendo's own controllers.
Consumers generally praise the long battery life, included charging cable, and solid wireless range, but they also express disappointment over missing rumble and NFC functionality and note that some Lumectra color variants have a shorter battery runtime.
