1 / 7Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wired RGB Controller for Nintendo Switch 2
Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave is a wired RGB gaming controller listed for Nintendo Switch 2. It combines Hall-Effect thumbsticks, two mappable rear buttons and a 3.5 mm headset jack, with no controller battery charging required.
At a glance
- Eight RGB zones with four preset lighting modes.
- Hall-Effect thumbsticks are claimed to support accuracy and reduce drift.
- Two rear buttons can be remapped to preferred functions.
- A C Button provides access to GameChat features.
- The wired connection avoids controller battery charging, and the cable is described as detachable.
Reference price: £24.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Wired operation means no controller battery to recharge.
- Two mappable rear buttons allow selected functions to be moved to reachable controls.
- The 3.5 mm headset jack and D-pad audio controls put headset use and volume adjustment on the controller.
- The listing identifies support for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED.
Cons
- A wired connection tethers play to the console, unlike a wireless controller.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Listed compatibility | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Thumbsticks | Hall-Effect Thumbsticks |
| Programmable buttons | two programmable back buttons |
| Lighting | eight RGB zones and four preset modes |
| Headset connection | 3.5mm jack |
| Cable length | 10ft./3m long |
| Power | No, Afterglow Wave utilizes a wired connection to your Nintendo Switch 2, so no batteries are required. |
| Dimensions listed | 16 x 6.5 x 13.51 cm; 354 g |
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| Model number | TBC-8006-85 |
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What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing title focuses on Switch 2, while manufacturer details also claim compatibility with Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED. Confirm the intended console and GameChat functions for your setup. The listed release date is 2 Mar. 2026, so availability or timing may depend on the listing being current.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Switch players who prefer a wired controller and do not want to recharge controller batteries.
- Players who want configurable RGB lighting and mappable rear controls.
- Players who use a wired 3.5 mm headset and want on-controller audio adjustment.
Less suited to
- Players who need a wireless controller or freedom to sit away from the console.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
55% 55% - 4 stars
39% 39% - 3 stars
6% 6% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
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The supplied aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the four- or five-star categories and a smaller three-star share. This is a limited sample and includes no written feedback, so it cannot establish why customers rated the controller as they did. Buyers choosing it for wired play can weigh those ratings separately from the listed Hall-Effect sticks, RGB lighting and remappable buttons.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Afterglow Wave need charging?
The manufacturer describes it as wired and says no batteries are required.
Which Nintendo consoles are listed as compatible?
Manufacturer details list Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED.
Can the rear buttons be remapped?
Yes. The listing says the two rear quick-action buttons can be reprogrammed.
Can I connect a headset?
The controller is described as having a 3.5 mm jack for a connected headset.
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