Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Nintendo Switch Accessories

Switch 2 Pro Controller

Nintendo

Released Jun 1, 2025 · Analysis updated Mar 25, 2026

Pro controller with comfortable grip, excellent back buttons, long battery life, 3.5mm audio jack, and retained original design. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller scores 87/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the nintendo switch accessories category. Coverage includes reviews from Gamingtrend, Pcmag, Theverge, and Ign.

Critic Score

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87

based on 4 expert reviews

GamingtrendPcmagThevergeIgn

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$89.00

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Pros

  • Still incredibly comfortable(3)
  • Outstanding back buttons(3)
  • Long battery life(2)
  • Audio via 3.5mm jack(2)

Cons

  • Expensive(2)

4 Expert Reviews

90
Independent publication06/2025

The Switch 2 Pro controller is an example of iterative improvement, refining the original formula without downgrading what worked.

90
Major publication06/2025

The Switch 2 Pro Controller is an upgraded gamepad for Nintendo's console with smooth analog sticks, programmable rear buttons, and several other features that make for an even better gaming experienc...

83
Major publication06/2025

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 controller.

83
Major publication06/2025

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is a premium gamepad with excellent analog sticks and new features, though its small grips and lack of analog triggers may disappoint some users.