It’ll take almost half the time to fully charge your Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller compared to the OG model.
As spotted by Nintendo Life, Nintendo recently unveiled the tech specs of the new and improved $84.99 Switch 2 Pro Controller, confirming that it’ll take around three-and-a half hours to charge (providing you’re using the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter or the USB-C charging cable). That’s almost half the six hours it takes to fully charge the original Pro controller.
Best of all, that faster charge doesn’t come at the expense of the Pro Controller’s fantastic 40-hour battery life — the Pro Controller 2 will also run for about 40 hours between charges. And it boasts the new C button, has two additional GL/GR buttons on the underside, and is slightly lighter and smaller than the original version.
If you’re not quite ready to part with your OG controller, don’t forget Nintendo recently confirmed that the original controller will be compatible with the new console system.
Nintendo officially unveiled the Switch 2 in a 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month. While pre-orders were originally set to open in early April in the U.S., tariff-related uncertainty caused Nintendo to delay the pre-order date to April 24. During the delay, Nintendo confirmed it was keeping the $449.99 price of the Switch 2 console and games the same, but raised prices on most Switch 2 accessories (the Switch 2 Pro Controller jumped from $80 to $85).
Here’s a super handy Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch comparison chart and if you’re tempted, find out how to increase your chances of getting a new Nintendo Switch 2 console on day one.
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