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BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

General

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Series

Vader1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026The store menu lists "Vader 5 Pro for PC" next to "Vader 5S for XBOX"

Afterglow Wave1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Listed as the Afterglow Wave line. The page is branded Turtle Beach. The Nintendo store calls the same product PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller. Turtle Beach owns the PDP brand.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

VADER5PRO6Spec databasefccid.io/2AORE-VADER5PRORead 30 September 2026Certification equipment model VADER5PRO, exact Vader 5 Pro hardware identity.

TBC-8106-05, TBC-8106-15, TBC-8106-25, TBC-8106-451Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The page structured data lists TBC-8106-05 for Black, TBC-8106-25 for Blue, TBC-8106-45 for Purple and TBC-8106-15 for White.

GTIN / EAN

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840454402322, 840454402339, 840454402346, 8404544023534Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Nintendo Store lists SKU 127640 and UPC 840454402346 for the Switch 2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller. Amazon ties that UPC to the Purple model.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Amazon listings by the Turtle Beach brand give UPC 840454402322 for Black TBC-8106-05 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS1YLGTP), 840454402339 for Blue TBC-8106-25 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS26MCHL), 840454402346 for Purple TBC-8106-45 (this page) and 840454402353 for White TBC-8106-15 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FS23TS7L).6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat datasheet for TBC-8106-05 (Black) lists EAN 840454402322, published 2026-01-15.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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6 October 20252Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Release dated 2025-10-06 announces the controller for pre-order.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Turtle Beach release dated October 6, 2025.

Status

Available1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"In stock, ready to ship!" on the Flydigi US store

Available1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Add to cart at $64.99 and in stock on the Turtle Beach US store.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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$64.992Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the US.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Pre-order MSRP $64.99 in the same price line as the GBP and EUR prices.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€64.992Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026MSRP 64.99 EUR listed in the same price line as $64.99 and 54.99 GBP. The release names no single EU country and does not state the VAT treatment.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Pre-order MSRP 64.99 EUR. The release names no EU country and does not state the VAT treatment.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, GB, EU10Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Dec/03/Turtle-Beach-Launches-New-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Accessories-Annc-FINAL2.docxRead 21 October 2026Sold on turtlebeach.com and at participating retailers worldwide. MSRP is given as $64.99, GBP 54.99 and EUR 64.99, so the US, the UK and the euro area are stored. Other regions are not named.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black, Blue, Purple, White1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Color selector: Black, Blue, Purple and White.2Press articlegamingtrend.com/news/turtle-beach-unveils-new-lineup-of-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch-2-accessoriesRead 14 October 2026Release: comes in Black, Blue, Purple or White.9Press releases205.q4cdn.com/173492113/files/doc_news/2025/Oct/06/Turtle-Beach-Unveils-Expansive-New-Lineup-of-Officially-Licensed-Nintendo-Switch-2-Gaming-Accessories-Annc-FINAL.docxRead 21 October 2026Comes in Black, Blue, Purple or White.

Form factor

Gamepad1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Gamepad in the Switch Pro Controller shape. Maker product photos.

Stick layout

Offset4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Joystick positioning: Asymmetric"

Offset1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below the face buttons, the offset Pro Controller layout.

Face button labels

Xbox4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Button layout: Xbox"

Nintendo1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows X on top, A right, B bottom and Y left, the Nintendo layout.

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Third-party controller for PC

No1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Third-party controller officially licensed by Nintendo.

Compatibility

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Platforms

Windows, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Linux2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Specifications table page 8: PC (Win 7 and above), Switch, Android 10 and above, iOS 14 and above. Linux comes from gamepadla4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: Windows, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS Yes. Xbox, PlayStation and macOS No7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, platform table. Firmware and revision differences are not assumed.

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite and Nintendo Switch OLED Model. Switch Lite and OLED Model are stored as Nintendo Switch. The platform list has no separate option for them.

Connection per platform

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

Platform	Connection
Windows	2.4 GHz
Windows	USB (wired)
Windows	Bluetooth
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth

Source2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026PC: Dongle/Cable/BT. Android and iOS connect over Bluetooth (page 7). The Switch mode is a separate switch position, the manual does not name its radio, so no Switch row is stored7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, platform table and connection instructions.

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth

Source5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Brand Q&A: pair by opening Controllers then Change Grip/Order on the console and pressing L and R on the controller when prompted. Only the pairing steps are stated. The radio standard is not named.6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth to the console. Pairing through the console controller menu is described in the quick start article.

Official licence

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Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Feature list: Officially licensed by Nintendo for Nintendo Switch 2.

Input modes

XInput, Switch Pro2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth on PC pairs as "Xbox Wireless Controller". A Switch mode with its own button mapping table (page 6)7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, connection instructions.

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Mode switching

Hardware switch2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Mode switch on the back: dongle, Bluetooth and NS positions7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, connection instructions.

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

Yes4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Switch Wake Up: Yes"

No7Reviewomegaultra.com/turtle-beach-afterglow-wave-review-a-nice-player-2-gamepad-for-switch-2-thats-missing-one-too-many-featuresRead 21 October 2026Review of the Turtle Beach PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2: it does not wake the Switch 2 ("biggest problem"). Verified Amazon US buyers repeat this. Stored for the Switch 2 console.

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth6Spec databaseik.imagekit.io/pimberly/65707b38e31f5a94719d7ba0/feb9e80b/696944bfdfb8de70eb660554/product-pdfRead 14 October 2026Icecat lists Device interface Bluetooth/USB and Connectivity technology Wired & Wireless for TBC-8106-05. The sheet also has a 3 m cable and a 3.5 mm jack, which do not match the maker's box list, so only the Bluetooth entry is used. Wired play over USB is not confirmed by the maker, so USB is not stored.

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

5.02Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026"Wireless RF: BT 5.0"7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, specification section.

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Wireless receiver

Included3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026"Package includes: 1* VADER 5 Pro pc controller, 1* 2.4G wireless dongle, 1* USB-C cable, 1* user manual, 1* product card"

None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The box list has no dongle. The wireless link pairs with the console.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

10m2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact maker manual, English page 8, gives operating distance as less than 10 meters. Stored 10 is the published upper bound with a strict less-than qualifier, not a guaranteed achieved distance. Transport, environment and test conditions are not specified.

9.144m1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Published as an up to 30-foot wireless range. 30 ft is 9.144 m. The Icecat sheet gives 9 m.

Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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USB

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Detachable cable

Yes3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026Separate USB-C cable in the box and a USB-C port on the controller

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Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

TMR1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Thumbsticks with integrated TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) sensor technology.

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

FORCEFLEX1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"FORCEFLEX™ Hall Effect joysticks", Flydigi's own patented stick structure

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026FAQ: Space Station adjusts "Trigger & stick tuning: Adjust tension, trigger mode, and sensitivity". The manual names deadzone and sensitivity curves7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, Space Station configuration section.

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Adjustable response curve

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 20267Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, Space Station configuration section.

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Adjustable stick tension

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Tension ring, "40gf to 100gf adjustment range". The Chinese manual calls it stepless, so no level count is stored

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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Yes3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 6: "click in the left analog stick" with the function button held sets white light. The right stick click is not named.

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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Trigger resolution

8bits1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Published as "256-Level Hall-Effect Triggers". 256 levels is exactly 8 bits

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026FORCESWITCH physical switch between "clicky micro-switch" mode and full-range Hall analog mode. Flydigi says it is not a trigger lock

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Micro switch1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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Cross1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows a one-piece cross-shaped D-pad in a round recess.

D-pad switches

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"Extra Buttons : 8 (back buttons*4, extra bumpers*2, Flydigi exclusive C+Z face buttons)"

21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Two programmable back buttons. Re-map functions to the two programmable back buttons.4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Dual mappable quick-action back buttons.

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Paddles1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The maker calls them back buttons. The maker rear photo shows two paddle-shaped levers beside the grips.

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

Yes5Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Flydigi-Vader-5-Pro-controller-launches-with-an-improved-D-pad-removable-back-paddles-and-a-redesigned-charging-dock.1159369.0.htmlRead 30 September 2026Hardware section identifies the M3/M4 rear paddles as detachable.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

81Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Maker technical inventory explicitly counts eight extra remappable controls: four rear buttons, two extra bumpers and C/Z front buttons. The exact official manual page 9 independently lists M1-M4, LM/RM and C/Z as the extra buttons supported by Record Macro / Set Key Mapping. A later maker page heading says six extra buttons and conflicts with the complete inventory and manual. Eight is retained.

21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Only the two back buttons are named as remappable.

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Feature bullets explicitly offer on-the-fly customization via the FN button or Space Station, including quick mapping and profile switching.2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Turbo button combos: "Record Macro / Set Key Mapping" for the extra buttons M1 to M4, LM/RM and C/Z

Yes3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 4: hold the function button and press the button to program, then press a button on the controller to map its function to the back button. No app is named. Double press on a back button clears the mapping.

Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

41Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"8 Remappable Buttons + 4 Profiles"

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026"Enable/Disable button rapid fire". Off by default, enabled in Flydigi Space Station9Reviewpocketgamer.com/hardware-reviews/flydigi-vader-5-pro-controllerRead 30 September 2026December 19, 2025 review identifies Turbo mode among the app customizations, but its early mobile-app pairing was unsuccessful. Maker manual reference also describes rapid-fire control.

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Macros

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 20267Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, Space Station configuration section.

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Share or capture button

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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Maker product photo shows a Capture button at the top left of the face and a Home button at the top right.

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"Vibration : 4-motor triggers & grips vibration". The split between grips and triggers is not published, so motor counts are left out

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

28Retailer pagevoptronics.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Hardware description: four motors total, two in the grips and two in the triggers. Maker independently confirms four-motor trigger/grip vibration.

07Reviewomegaultra.com/turtle-beach-afterglow-wave-review-a-nice-player-2-gamepad-for-switch-2-thats-missing-one-too-many-featuresRead 21 October 2026The same review: the Afterglow Wave "lacks rumble". Stored as 0 motors. Verified Amazon US buyers also report no vibration. The maker lists no rumble feature.

Trigger rumble motors

28Retailer pagevoptronics.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 30 September 2026Hardware description: four motors total, two in the grips and two in the triggers. Maker independently confirms four-motor trigger/grip vibration.

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Adjustable rumble

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Shortcut functions include "quick vibration adjust"

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"Gyro: 6-Axis Gyro"

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Built-in motion controls for actions like aiming and steering.4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Built-in motion controls for immersive gaming.

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

61Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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Gyro as mouse

Yes2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Space Station "Gyro Mapping: Map Gyro to joystick or mouse movements"7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, Space Station configuration section.

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "NFC support: No"

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IR camera

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Built-in display

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Display: No"

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Light bar

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RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Eight RGB zones with four pre-set modes.

Lighting zones

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81Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Eight RGB zones.

Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	3.04	2.18	4.03	0.44	1,000	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	2.38	1.49	3.77	0.5	1,000	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	3.98	2.76	5.56	0.59	1,000	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	3.22	1.97	4.87	0.58	1,000	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	19.75	8.8	29.3	5.3	114.56	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	21.13	9.55	28.63	4.26	114.56	Windows

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026The three PRIMARY Prometheus 82 setups by John Punch on 2026-04-12: Windows 11 build 26200, XInput, firmware 7.1.4.6. Cable and dongle at a median 1000 Hz, Bluetooth at a median 114.56 Hz. Stick latency at 99% deflection. Other rows on the page: vCuda 2026-04-27 (firmware 7.1.5.0) dongle 3.97/2.91 ms and cable 3.02/2.07 ms button/stick. Switch-mode tests on the PC: cable 10.85/10.42 ms at 124.84 Hz, Bluetooth 25.2/27.21 ms at 61.85 Hz

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

3.04ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

3.98ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

19.75ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

2.38ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

3.22ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

21.13ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	0.2%	1,024	3.4%
Right	0%	0.2%	1,024	3.9%

Source4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Stick Tracer by John Punch on 2026-04-12, dongle, XInput, firmware 7.1.4.6, all adjustments off. Inner deadzone "none" on both sticks. Outer deadzone 0.4 mm per stick (published in mm, so not stored as a percent). Resolution "10.0 bit 1,024 steps". A cable test the same day showed 11.0 bit, 2,048 steps, circle error 0.1% and center error 4.3%/3.6%

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

No4Measurementgamepadla.com/flydigi-vader-5-pro.htmlRead 28 September 2026Community spec list, verified: "Audio port: No"

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Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 20267Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, battery specification.

Built-in1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge.

Batteries

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11Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Page copy: "The built-in rechargeable battery offers up to 20 hours of playtime on a single charge." One built-in battery. Capacity in mAh is not published.

Batteries included

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Yes1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The battery is built in.

Battery capacity

1,000mAh2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026"Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1000mAh"7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, battery specification.

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

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BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Hours (h)
20

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Up to 20 hours of play per charge. The maker names no connection, rumble or lighting condition. A retailer page lists up to 40 hours for the separate Afterglow Wireless model, which is not this product.

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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20h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"USB-C or wireless charging dock (purchase separately)"2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact maker manual gives a generic charging time of 2 hours and charging input 5 V, 660 mA. It does not state an empty-battery start or test method. The manuals.plus mirror instead states 3 hours and different operating-current values. No cause is known and neither duration is stored as a 0-to-100 or measured charge time.

USB-C1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026The box includes a USB-C charging cable. The Icecat sheet lists a USB Type-C connector.

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

Sold separately1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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Dock

Flydigi Charging Dock Pro 21Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"Pair with Flydigi Charging Dock Pro 2 ... *Sold separately." Amazon sells it as "Wireless Charger Dock 2 Pro"

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Play while charging

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Yes5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FS25DTXMRead 14 October 2026Brand Q&A: the controller can be charged while playing with the 3.3ft/1m USB-C charging cable.

Battery indicator

LED2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026LED indicator table: charging level colours and "Low Battery: Slow breathing (Red)"7Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/bddc6f55a503e4b4c631b15492bf7e1d69b0a02e7f1e0b68c7c318b2ae49f333Read 30 September 2026Mirrored manufacturer manual, LED specification.

LED3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Section 3: the function button LED blinks red every 30 seconds when the battery is low, pulses red while charging and turns white when fully charged.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

TPE textured anti-slip grips1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026"TPE textured anti-slip grips"

Textured grips4Retailer pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/pdp-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-127640Read 14 October 2026Feature list: Textured thumbsticks and grips.

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

Flydigi Space Station1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

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App platforms

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User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026FAQ: Space Station handles "Firmware updates"

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Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width153.9Height101.6Depth65mm(6.1 × 4 × 2.6 in)3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026Listed as "6.06 x 4 x 2.56 inches" (W x H x D). Converted to mm and rounded to 0.1 mm. The maker publishes no dimensions

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Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

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Certifications

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FCC ID

2AORE-VADER5PRO6Spec databasefccid.io/2AORE-VADER5PRORead 30 September 2026Applicant certification record identifies Flydigi Vader 5 Pro Gaming Controller, model VADER5PRO, grant/application date 2025-12-17. This is not the release date.

XGB-CWBB00288Regulatory filingfccid.io/XGB-CWBB0028Read 21 October 2026fccid.io mirror of the FCC grant dated 2025-09-04 to Voyetra Turtle Beach, Inc. for the "NSW2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller", 2402-2480 MHz. Only the Afterglow Wave Wireless controller for Switch 2 carries this device name. The test report, photos and manual exhibits could not be read, so no battery or Bluetooth version is taken from the filing.

Other certifications

FCC Part 152Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 13: "This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules". The RED and RoHS entries come from the EU declaration of conformity, see its source. No FCC ID is printed6Spec databasefccid.io/2AORE-VADER5PRORead 30 September 2026FCC Part 15 radio certification record. RED and RoHS claims from an unavailable declaration are removed pending readable document evidence.

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In the box

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In the box

VADER 5 Pro pc controller, 2.4G wireless dongle, USB-C cable, user manual, product card3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026Amazon listing text, sold by the Flydigi brand store

Turtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller, 1m / 3.3ft USB-C charging cable, Quick Start Insert1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list as published.

Cables included

AFlydigi Vader 5 Pro

Type	Count
USB-C cable	1

Source3Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FXDT6QC4Read 28 September 2026

BTurtle Beach Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C charging cable	1	1

Source1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list: 1m / 3.3ft USB-C charging cable. The Icecat sheet lists a 3 m detachable cable and a 3.5 mm jack. Those match the wired model and are not used.

Carrying case

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None1Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026Box list has the controller, a USB-C charging cable and a Quick Start Insert. No case.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026Tech specs: "Warranty : 1-year warranty". Amazon also lists "One Year"

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Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

shops.flydigi.com/products/vader5pro1Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/products/vader5proRead 8 October 2026

www.turtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-21Maker product pageturtlebeach.com/products/afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-nintendo-switch-2Read 21 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdf2Owner's manualcdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0634/4245/2649/files/User_Manual_Vader_5_Pro_compressed.pdfRead 8 October 2026Multilingual manual dated 2025-12-04 (PDF metadata). English pages 3 to 13. Linked from https://shops.flydigi.com/pages/flydigi-user-manual10Maker product pageshops.flydigi.com/pages/flydigi-user-manualRead 30 September 2026Official manual index has a Vader 5 Pro entry linked to the stored maker PDF. The PDF itself was unavailable in this reader.

support.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guide3Owner's manualsupport.turtlebeach.com/s/article/switch-2-afterglow-wave-wireless-controller-quick-start-guideRead 21 October 2026Turtle Beach support article Switch 2 Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller Quick Start Guide, updated 2026-01-28. The page renders with JavaScript. It was read in a browser on 2026-10-21.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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