Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Offers a Significant Upgrade Over the Original

Have you ever felt the anticipation of waiting for a new gaming console to hit the shelves? The excitement is building as gamers around the world get ready for the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2. With pre-orders set to open soon, fans can’t wait to dive into all the new features that Nintendo has promised.

Let’s talk about something that’s grabbing a lot of attention even before the Nintendo Switch 2 has hit the market—the Pro Controller. There’s a buzz around its improved charging efficiency. The new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller can fully charge in just 3.5 hours, slicing the previous model’s charging time in half. This means less waiting and more gaming time without being chained to your charger.

Despite this quicker charging, the battery life remains consistent with the older version, providing up to 40 hours of gameplay. That’s plenty of time to enjoy your favorite games without interruptions, even if you can’t charge it to the brim every single time.

There are some noteworthy updates and differences in the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. While the battery life stays the same, the new model sports some fresh features. It now includes back buttons and a C button specifically designed for GameChat, enhancing your gaming interactions. Interestingly, while the battery size has decreased from 1300mAh to 1070mAh, the controller remains efficient and slightly lighter at 235 grams, compared to the former’s 246 grams.

Now, there’s some less thrilling news about the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller—it’s going to be a tad more expensive. Priced at $84.99, it shows an increase of just over 6% from the original price. Although the console’s base price holds steady, we’re seeing a trend of rising costs for the accompanying accessories, which Nintendo attributes to evolving market conditions.

Among the offerings, the Pro Controller stands out for its color options in Black/Grey by the trusted brand Nintendo. It’s exclusively compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 and comes with two programmable buttons, GL and GR, among other enhancements.

As we eagerly await more updates, keep an eye out for those pre-order dates—especially at major retailers like Best Buy. They’ve already teased the timeline for when these pre-orders will be available, ensuring that you can be one of the first to experience all that the Nintendo Switch 2 and its Pro Controller have to offer.