Wireless Game Controllers: Five Listings Compared by Platform, Connection and Buttons
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A wireless controller frees you from a cable on the couch or at the desk, and the five listings here cover several platforms. Two are built for Nintendo Switch and PC, one is a Switch controller with a PC mode, one is a multi-platform pad for PC and mobile, and one has a screen on its body for Switch and phones. They differ in the platforms they name, the connection type, the number of buttons and the extras such as rumble, motion sensing and RGB lighting. The platform decides whether the pad works with your device, so that is the first thing this guide compares.
Quick answer
Start with the platform. The AceGamer and EasySMX pads name PC and mobile devices, while the VOYEE and ManbaOne pads name Nintendo Switch. Then check the connection. Three listings name Bluetooth and three name USB, so a wired option is listed on some models. Next, check the buttons. The listings range from 2 buttons on the EasySMX to 16 on the ManbaOne, though a button count can include the triggers and sticks. Last, check the extras, since rumble and motion sensing are named on several pads.
How we chose
Each entry uses the product details saved for the listing: controller type, connectivity, button quantity, compatible devices, hardware platform, power source, special features and the title. The guide reports these figures as the listing states them. It does not describe how the sticks feel, how long the battery lasts, or how the pad holds up after a long session.
What we could not verify
Stick accuracy, battery life and the feel of the buttons are not tested here. The button count in a listing is the seller’s figure, and the guide does not confirm how many buttons each pad has. Some listings name a console that the platform field does not include, and the guide reports the field as saved. Where a field is missing, the guide leaves it out.
The five listings
AceGamer Aurora II 2.4G wireless controller for PC, Android, Switch and Switch 2
The AceGamer Aurora II is a gamepad with a connection technology of Bluetooth and a wireless power source. The compatible devices field names PC, and the hardware platform field names Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC. The compatible console models field also names Steam Deck. The button quantity is 12. The title describes 2.4G wireless and Bluetooth connection, so the pad can use a receiver or pair directly. View the AceGamer Aurora II on Amazon.
EasySMX X05Pro wireless gaming controller for PC, Switch and Android or iOS
The EasySMX X05Pro is a wireless gamepad that connects by Bluetooth or USB-C, according to the connectivity field. The special features name ergonomic, multiuse, rumble and wireless use. The hardware platforms listed are desktop, laptop, smartphone, Steam Deck and television, which covers more devices than the PC-only pads. The button quantity field reads 2, which the listing does not explain, so check the product page for the full button layout. View the EasySMX X05Pro on Amazon.
VOYEE Switch controller for Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED and PC, pro controller
The VOYEE pro controller is a wireless gamepad with a button quantity of 14. The compatible devices field names PC, Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED and Windows. The connectivity technology is wireless, and the special features name ergonomic design, motion sensing, multiuse and rumble. The power source is a battery. A pro-style controller is the shape many Switch players expect, and the motion sensing is named in the saved data for this model. View the VOYEE pro controller on Amazon.
VOYEE Switch controller with RGB star LED, for Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED and Windows
The second VOYEE pad is a Switch controller with an RGB star LED, according to the title. Its connectivity field reads USB, and the special feature names wireless. The button quantity is 14, and the compatible devices field names Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED and Windows. The hardware platform is PC and the power source is a battery. The USB connection is listed as a wired option, which the listing does not describe in detail. View the VOYEE RGB Switch controller on Amazon.
ManbaOne interactive screen wireless gaming controller, black, with 16 buttons
The ManbaOne pad is a black controller with a screen on its body, according to the controller type field. The compatible devices field names Switch, and the hardware platforms name Android, Nintendo Switch, PC and iOS. The connectivity is listed as Bluetooth and wired USB. The button quantity is 16, the highest in this group, and the special features name ergonomic design, motion sensing and wireless use. The on-body screen is the feature the title highlights, and the listing does not describe what the screen shows. View the ManbaOne screen controller on Amazon.
A comparison by platform, connection and buttons
| Controller | Platforms named | Connection | Buttons as listed | Extras named |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AceGamer Aurora II | PC, Switch, Switch 2, Steam Deck | Bluetooth, 2.4G | 12 | Wireless |
| EasySMX X05Pro | PC, Switch, phones, TV, Steam Deck | Bluetooth, USB-C | 2 | Rumble, ergonomic |
| VOYEE pro | PC, Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED | Wireless | 14 | Motion sensing, rumble |
| VOYEE RGB | Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED, Windows | USB and wireless | 14 | RGB star LED |
| ManbaOne screen | Switch, PC, Android, iOS | Bluetooth, USB | 16 | Screen, motion sensing |
Platform, connection and buttons are the three columns to compare first. Only the VOYEE and ManbaOne pads name Nintendo Switch as the main platform, while the EasySMX pad covers the most devices.
Platform first
A controller works with a platform only when the listing names it, and the compatibility fields differ across these pads. The EasySMX and ManbaOne name phones or tablets, while the VOYEE pads name Switch and Windows. Check the platform on your device before you buy, since a pad made for Switch may not pair with a PC.
Wired fallback and battery
A pad with a USB connection can be used with a cable when the battery is low, and the VOYEE RGB and the ManbaOne list USB. The Bluetooth-only listings need a charged battery to play. The battery life is not stated in the saved data for these pads, so charge the controller before a long session.
Checks to make before you order
Confirm the platform for your device, since the compatible devices fields differ.
Check the connection and whether a wired option is included.
Read the button quantity with care, since the EasySMX field reads 2 and does not describe the full layout.
Which controller suits which player
For a 12-button pad that works with PC and Switch, the AceGamer Aurora II is the option to compare. For a pad that works with PC, Switch and phones, the EasySMX X05Pro is the match. For a pro-style Switch controller with motion sensing, the VOYEE pro controller is the one to look at. For an RGB Switch controller with a USB fallback, the VOYEE RGB model is the choice. For a 16-button pad with an on-body screen, the ManbaOne is the option.
Care and charging
Clean the sticks and buttons with a dry cloth, and use a damp cloth on the body only when the listing does not warn against it. Charge the pad before storage, and turn it off to save the battery. Remove the battery before a long storage if the pad allows it, and keep the controller away from heat.
Frequently asked questions
Can one controller work with a PC and a Switch?
The AceGamer Aurora II and the EasySMX X05Pro list PC, and the AceGamer also lists Switch. The VOYEE pads list both PC and Switch in their compatible devices. Check the product page for pairing steps.
Do these controllers have a wired option?
The VOYEE RGB and the ManbaOne list USB, and the EasySMX lists USB-C alongside Bluetooth. The other listings name wireless only.
What does motion sensing do?
Motion sensing lets a game read the tilt or movement of the controller. The VOYEE pro and the ManbaOne list it, and the guide does not test how well it works.
Sources
Platforms, connection types, button counts, special features and power sources come from the listings. Battery life and stick accuracy are not tested.
- Amazon, where each listing is read as the seller states it
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
- OEKO-TEX, the textile testing and certification organization
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