If you don’t have $85 to spend on a new controller but still want the experience of using remappable back buttons on the ...

In games like 'Donkey Kong Bananza,' Nintendo's walled garden keeps third-party controllers from truly winning.

Lastly, Nintendo seemingly remains committed to not having Hall effect thumbsticks, which is a massive shame. What this means is that, eventually, I expect the Switch 2 Pro Controller to develop ...

In terms of battery life, Nintendo rates the Switch 2 Pro Controller for 40 hours on a full charge, just like its predecessor. However, it can attain this in only half the time, or 3.5 hours.

The new $84.99 Pro Controller for the Switch 2 may not be your idea of a pro-grade controller — perhaps not by a long shot. But it’s certainly more of one than Nintendo’s $69.99 last-gen ...

Yes, Nintendo has released a slightly redesigned version of its now-classic Switch Pro Controller for the Switch 2, and it features some notable improvements.

The Switch 2 Pro controller is clearly the most refined gamepad Nintendo has ever made. It’s just a shame that it’s so expensive and doesn’t have Hall effect sticks.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Is Available Starting June 5, But You Can Preorder It Now It's currently available at select retailers. By Eric Song Updated: Jun 4, 2025 12:28 pm ...

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has faster charging at 3.5 hours, but smaller battery and increased cost of $84.99. Despite similar battery life to predecessor, new features include back buttons ...

Tom's Guide Verdict The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller offers a more comfortable and precise way to play Switch 2 games. This is thanks to its ergonomic design and responsive buttons and joysticks.

I still have my gripes with Nintendo’s official gamepad, including the jump in price, but the Switch 2 Pro Controller remains a well-built gamepad that does some things better than most.