Summary
On April 2, Nintendo shared more details about theSwitch 2console and accessories, including the first look at the Switch 2 Pro Controller. Starting at $79.99, theSwitch 2Pro Controller will have features like HD Rumble, GL and GR buttons that can be mapped, and a 3.5 mm audio jack that supports 4-pole stereo earbuds and headsets.
The April 2 Nintendo Direct livestream focused entirely on its upcoming console.The Switch 2 will launch worldwideon June 5 at $449 for the base edition, which will include the 256GB console, Joy-Con 2 Controllers, the Dock, an HDMI cable, and a USB-C power adapter to get users started. For $499, a bundle with both the Switch 2 and a digital voucher forMario Kart Worldwill also be available, a $50 increase over the base model. Nintendo stated that pre-orders for the Switch 2 system can be done via email registration, which may give gamers a way to obtain the sought-after console without dealing with scalpers.
As for accessories, the Switch 2 will offeran enhanced Pro Controller that includes some rumored features. The Switch 2 Pro Controller will launch on June 5, along with the new console, with a starting MSRP of $79.99.According to Nintendo, the Switch 2 Pro Controller will include a USB-C charging cable that can be plugged into the console’s Dock. The new Switch 2 Pro Controller will retain motion control and support for Amiibo figures that the base Switch’s Pro Controller had. The new hardware is black with a gray top side, including gray L, R, ZL, and ZR buttons. The face buttons are black with white letters.
Nintendo Reveals Switch 2 Pro Controller
Among the new features exclusive to the Switch 2 Pro Controller are GL and GR buttons located on the grips, which can be mapped to other buttons at the user’s discretion. The Switch 2 Pro Controller also has a 3.5mm audio jack with 4-pole stereo support for compatible headsets and earbuds. TheSwitch 2’s C Buttonis also on the new Pro Controller, located between the D-Pad and Right Stick, and can be used for GameChat functionality. The Switch 2 Pro Controller can be charged by plugging a USB-C cable into the top port.
The Switch 2 looks to improve upon its predecessor,with support for 4K resolution gamesand upgrades to existing Switch titles likePokemon Scarlet and Violet. How the Switch 2 Pro Controller will hold up when compared to the original device remains to be seen.
