Afterglow Wave
Turtle BeachReleased May 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Jun 15, 2026
Wireless Nintendo Switch controller with customizable RGB lighting, comfortable ergonomics, two programmable buttons, and premium construction. The Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave scores 79/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the nintendo switch accessories category. Coverage includes reviews from Lootlevelchill, Player2, Gamingtrend, and Thexboxhub.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 5 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 5 reviews
Pros
- Customizable rgb lighting(5)
- Excellent value at $49.99(3)
- Comfortable ergonomics(2)
- Two programmable buttons(2)
Cons
- Wired connection(3)
5 Publication Reviews
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With adjustable back buttons and the lovely clicky feel of its adaptive triggers, the Afterglow Wave does a great job of appearing high-budget and really stands out among other wired controllers in it...
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The Afterglow Wave Wired Controller is an absolute ripper of a device that is hands down the best bang for buck Xbox-style controller I have ever used.
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Despite a minor concern or two, the Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave is a fantastic wired controller for gamers who want some nice features without breaking the bank.
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By all means, if you need some glow in your gaming life, something to brighten up the darkest of nights, crack on, as the £34.99 price of the Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Controller for Xbox means this...
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The PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless is a solid controller that’s missing too many features, including the ability to wake the Switch 2, to be a proper stand-in for the pricey Switch 2 Pro controller.
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