London, England– August 13, 2025 – Gioteck™, a leading videogame accessory brand and part of Embracer Freemode, announced today the release of the Gioteck WX5 and WX5+ Wireless Controllers, a new gamepad range compatible with Nintendo® Switch™ and Switch 2 consoles.
Offering next-generation performance at a pocket-friendly price, the new controllers are available to purchase today and bring lag-free, cable-free gaming to gamers’ Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles, as well as PC.
Providing a burst of summer colour and an advanced feature set, hotter than the August sun, with both the WX5 and WX5+, gamers can enjoy precise motion control, Hall-Effect triggers and analogue sticks for a stick-drift-free, highly responsive level of play.
Designed principally for the Nintendo Switch 2, a key feature of the WX5+ controller is the innovative “Shortcut” Button, designed to give players instant access to the Switch 2’s chat functionality. Designed to enable instant chat without the fuss and fatigue of numerous menus, the Shortcut Button uses programmable macro technology, bypassing multiple menus and throwing gamers directly into chatting with their friends and teammates. Ideal for when every word counts, the Shortcut Button is a must-have feature for those who like to stay in touch when playing online. Not feeling chatty? No problem! The WX5+’s Shortcut Button, is fully programmable and can be used to replicate any button press, or multiple button combinations that the gamer wishes!
Plus by name, plus by nature, the Gioteck WX5+ Wireless Controller steps things up to the next level, including customisable RGB lighting, bathing gamers into a programmable light show, as well as twin Programmable Back Buttons, in addition to the Shortcut Button found on the regular WX5 Adding more options for precise control, the Programmable Back Buttons can replicate any action button found on the face of the controller, or program a series of macros for a killer combination and provide the winning edge. Also unique to the WX5+ controller are the four different colour options, with a choice of Pink Swirl, Doodle, Crayons and Dark Camo (the Pink Swirl and Crayons colour patterns are Argos Exclusives) to choose from. Gaming suddenly got a whole lot brighter thanks to the new Gioteck range!
The Gioteck WX5 Wireless Controller retails for an RRP of £21.99, with the WX5+ Wireless controller retailing for an RRP of £24.99 and will be available from August 11, 2025, at all major UK retailers and on the Gioteck website: www.gioteck.com
For more information on the Gioteck WX5 and WX5+ Wireless Controller, please visit: www.gioteck.com
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About Gioteck™
Gioteck is one of the world's leading gaming accessories brands. Established in 2008, Gioteck offers gaming enthusiasts innovative peripherals to improve their overall immersive experience. Its range of durable, reliable and stylish accessories are packed with the latest technology and support a range of gaming platforms. Gioteck has the technical know-how to understand what real gamers and audio enthusiasts need and want.
About Embracer Freemode
Embracer Freemode (“Freemode”) is Embracer Group`s 11th Operating Group. Freemode is a global ecosystem of independently run companies led by passionate creators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with decades of combined experience in gaming and entertainment. Freemode supports its businesses with strategic, operational, and financial support, helping its businesses accelerate growth with a long-term mindset.
Freemode is part of the Embracer Group AB family of companies, which is publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under the ticker EMBRAC B. (EMBRAC B).
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