Sunwaytek H510 [V2] Mechanical Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch, PC, Android, Mac/iOS, Linux

This thing has outlasted all but my nicest other modern gamepads. It's selling point is the mechanical keys, but I bought it simply because i thought it looked cool. Be aware that is has an odd shape to accommodate the mechanical keys inside, and will feel different to hold and use than any other gamepad you've used. For me that's also a selling point because i love unique controllers, and this particular hand position is pretty cool I actually prefer it to the more standard controller eugonimics you find on mainstream gamepads at this point. This little dude is going on probably four years now with no issues whatsoever- currently sitting next to a hyperkin duke on my desk that set me back just over 100 bucks, which now has severe stick drift and completely messed up trigger inputs just from regular use (not an isolated issue for that model or even many modern controllers in general). This thing is a bit of a hidden gem, don't let the cheap-ish feeling plastics fool you. If you see one available I recommend snagging it, it looks like Sunwaytech might stop making these- though i really hope they dont.

The controller feels very comfortable all around; the buttons have great feedback, the grip is wonderful, and the design doesn't induce hand cramps. I've used it quite a bit for a variety of games, and it has done alright, for the most part. My main issue with the controller is with platformers. I'll be upfront. I bought this controller for Smash. Firstly, the control sticks, while they feel perfectly fine, are apparently very stiff in game. I found it difficult to even run, even with the sensitivity turned up. The control sticks FEEL good, but aren't quite "there," it would seem. But the D-pad... it's one of those D-pads where you can kinda-sorta push the entire thing in by the center. In platformers, this results in situations where I could be pressing DOWN to crouch, follwed by DOWN-RIGHT to crawl, and then just RIGHT to ATTEMPT to run. However, the D-pad will act as if I'm still holding Down, which I am not. The exact opposite situation could happen, where I'm running and want to press down to either stop myself to crouch or, if I'm falling, aim downwards. I will instead continue to move in the direction that I was previously, despite me only pressing on the down button. It's not THAT big of a deal specifically, but if you're a stickler for precision and performance in your platformers (say, if you tend to speedrun alot) then this D-pad will likely be an issue. Other than that, it's great. The rumble is actually very good for what it is. I noticed that it can actually be somewhat subtle in certain games, giving a sense of variety when the rumble is activated to coincide with what's on screen. 4/5 Stars: It's a decent controller for the price. 3/5 Stars: I'f you're big on platformers like I am.

I've been trying to find a controller that lasts more than a month for a LONG TIME and I'm so glad I found this mechanical controller (which to my knowledge is the only one of it's kind). This is such a great idea for longevity and simultaneous inputs that never get eaten. I played for 2 hours last night on Smash Bros... my review follows. Inputs: So getting this out of the way up front. I have NOT updated the controller yet with the latest firmware from Sunwaytek. The reason I mention this is it says it's suppose to fix "Improved thumb stick performance". So the first thing on inputs is the thumb stick seems a bit unresponsive and sluggish. I found my smash attacks would sometimes end up being jabs or ftilts when I clearly hit both the thumbstick and the a button at the same time. Also on inputs the top magnetic switches are very squishy and have a LOT of travel (more on design below). Product Description: So there was ZERO indication this did NOT come with a charging cable. This controller takes a usbc to usba cable to plug it in which is a trip to best buy. Unless I just literally missed it, it'd be good to include this in the product description on Amazon so we know we need that cable. I couldn't use this right when I received it because I had to run to the store. Product Design: The design is rather nice actually and I'm impressed. I honestly wouldn't mind the clicky switches (a,b,x,y buttons). The current buttons are a soft press. It might be good to have 2 controllers for sale, one with clicky switches and one with soft. The top back buttons are... just bad. They wobble back and forth, have a TON of travel distance, and depress past the plastic of the controller which is just very uncomfortable to press. Personally I think these two buttons need to be redesigned. Maybe have more support on those buttons so they don't wobble. And decrease the travel distance. Overall: So far I love the controller. I'll probably have another review of it after several more months of use.

What I like: Nice grip. Feels good in the hand. Plastic feel of pretty good quality. Its pretty light but not so much so that it feels cheap. The linear switches are really nice to use and feel great. Note that mechanical doesn't equal clicky so look elsewhere if that's what your after. The analog sticks feel great and definitely feel like alps. What I don't like: The recessed front personally feels a bit awkward and I would prefer if it was higher up like on normal controllers. The trigger are pretty flimsy feeling and are actually a bit creaky if you dont pull them straight down. They also go down to far so that the housing digs into your finger when you hold them down. The bumpers also have very little travel with no tactility making it hard to know when you've actually pushed them down. Biggest con for me is that there is no straight forward way to take it apart. There are no visible screws and this being a not very well known product there is no documentation on how to get it apart so the best I can do is just trying to pull things apart most likely breaking things in the process. This means there is no potential for modding or even repairing this thing. The analog sticks are supposedly alps but 1. I have no way of actually verifying that since I can't open it and 2. No manufacturing process is perfect and they could still drift eventually at which point there is nothing that can be done. Also having mechanical switches that appear to be mx style (again no way to verify this) there could've been so much potential for swapping out switches. Overall it's a pretty good controller but it could've been so much better

On the controller I received, both control sticks seemed pretty unresponsive. If I flick the stick quickly, it won't register the input at all. Both sticks also feel like they have a lot more delay than the joycon controllers that come with the Switch. The controller was overall still functional, but these issues were big enough to be a problem even when I was just going through the options menu in the Switch, let alone it's performance in games, let alone any fast paced game. The controller didn't perform any better when it was plugged in with the wire, and it also didn't perform any better after calibrating the control sticks in the Switch's option menu. In my eyes, a controller like the one I received is essentially broken, and isn't worth any money at all, regardless of the price.

This controller has an interesting concept associated with it, but it flounders in a lot of aspects. To start out, I want to point out the positive aspects. For the price, the build quality of the controller is pretty great. the plastics are good, and it feels good in the hand to use. The joysticks are nice to use and feel pretty smooth. It is also nice to be able to use the controller with the switch along with a PC. You can also swap the face buttons around to be easier to use on both platforms. There are a lot of issues, though. The triggers wobble a lot and travel a little too far into the controller to the point where you can feel the edges of the controller around the trigger. The d-pad "bowl" was a massive letdown to me, as a person who prefers using a d-pad for fighting games like Tekken. It requires too much travel to register the input, which can result in a lot of missed inputs. And the biggest letdown of all is the face buttons. Sunwaytek advertises these buttons as using mechanical switches to improve gameplay, referring to how mechanical keyboards are the preferred way to play PC games by many hardcore players. While this is true, their execution of this concept makes them seem like they do not understand "why" people like mechanical switches. While the buttons do use mechanical switches, they do not utilize the primary advantage of mechanical keyboard switches - the fact that you only need to press the key in a little bit for it to actually actuate - very well. You need to press the button in about halfway for it to register. This makes the controller's buttons feel worse than their normal membrane counterparts. Personally, I would reduce the actuation distance to about half of what it is right now, and use switches that have a tactile bump to them to make it more obvious as to when the button actuates. Overall, this controller brings in interesting concepts, but Sunwaytek's execution of these concepts does not make their controller better than controllers such as the X-Box One controller. Then again, it is significantly cheaper than X-Box's offering, so I can see it as a interesting concept controller that attempts to bring about a different idea for a lower price.

Let's start with the analog triggers. Don't pay any attention to the reviewers that complain about the triggers. They do feel different, but in a good way. The Hall Effect sensors give precise control, and they are easily the most comfortable triggers I have ever used. The difference is really noticeable with games that have you holding the trigger(s) down constantly. Next, the buttons; The buttons are a Huge Improvement over the standard design! The long range of motion they have takes some getting used to, but you can really MASH these things. And, they will NEVER get stuck from kids playing with sticky fingers. The D-Pad, is fantastic! It's big and rugged, with a smooth and comfortable range of motion. If you play the classic arcade style fighting games, you'll find that your favorite over-complicated finisher moves are much easier to pull off using this controller. The Sticks are a standard style, just higher quality than usual; tight, smooth and responsive. Built in battery, with USB-C. Simple Bluetooth pairing, with NO dongle to lose. This is a controller that was designed by people who clearly play a lot of video games. They went down the list of design features on a standard controller, and made at least one significant improvement to every single thing on that list. And it's the same price as a standard wireless controller. Highly Recommended!!!

I am a Mac user *GASP* I know I know. Think what you want, but I have a switch and I bought this because it said I could hook it into steam and also use it for my switch. It was really a purchase so I could play games on my big screen without using the not very ergonomic joy con adapter when I game. The controller works amazingly well! No issues with my switch at all! I gave only 4 stars, because I can not connect it to my Mac either via bluetooth or using the included USB-C to USB cable. It was irritating seeing that it only works and is read by a PC computer or android device. Since I neither own, nor have the desire to own the aforementioned devices, I suppose I will only be able to use it with my Switch and will shop for yet another device to game on my Mac with (and yes people, gaming on a Mac is possible and a hell of a lot better than using Windoze).