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 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.

I was a huge fan of the old Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, too, finding it to be one of the most comfortable and practical controllers on the market. With features like a gyroscope for aiming in ...

While a Switch 2 Pro Controller is a nice addition to anyone’s peripheral collection, it isn’t actually needed to play any games on Nintendo’s newest system.

Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube 829k Moving from the Switch 1 Pro Controller to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, Nintendo has largely taken the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ route.

Both the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and the OG gamepad feature the same 40-hour runtime via a 1,070mAh battery. Your mileage will vary based on what you're playing, especially if you've got ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is an excellent option for Switch 2 players looking for the latest and greatest rendition of Nintendo’s regular controller. However, it’s not an absolute ...

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.

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.

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. Though expensive ...

Overall, though, the Switch 2 Pro Controller is cheaper in the US than a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers ($94.99), while being priced the same as those in the UK (£74.99).