Summary
TheNintendo Switch 2Pro Controller hasn’t reached gamers yet, but it already has a significant advantage over its predecessor in its charging time. Gamers using the newNintendo Switch 2Pro Controller will be able to spend less time tethered or waiting for their controller to finish charging before using it.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is still a couple of months out at time of writing, but gamers are eager to learn everything they can about the upcoming gaming device. Nintendo has announced a lot of exciting new features coming to the new system, andpre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2will soon open. However, there are still some interesting bits of information coming out about the new system and its accessories.
Now, on the officialNintendo website, information about the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has come to light, revealing that it will take significantly less time to charge than its predecessor. The originalNintendo Switch Pro Controller takes six hours to achieve a full charge, but the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will take about half of that, filling its battery with 3.5 hours on the charger. Like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller will offer players 40 hours of gameplay on a full charge, so users should be able to get a significant amount of time playing even without charging the battery to 100%.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Changes and Similarities
Although the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller shares a battery life with its predecessor, there are some distinct differences between the two devices. Aside from thenew buttons on the back of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controllerand its new C button for GameChat functions, the Switch 2 Pro Controller actually has a smaller battery than the original. The Switch 2 Pro Controller will feature a 1070mAh battery, versus the original’s 1300mAh. The Switch 2 Pro Controller will also weigh just slightly less, coming in at 235 grams versus the original’s 246 grams.
Unfortunately, not all the news regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is good. The device will cost more than originally intended, with the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller now costing $84.99, up a little over 6% from its original MSRP of $79.99. While the original cost for the console itself will remain the same, a number ofNintendo Switch 2 accessories are seeing their prices go up. Nintendo says this is due to “changes in market conditions.”
