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General

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Series

Backbone Pro1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

BB-N1, BB-N1-B-A2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026BB-N1-B-A is the manufacturer part number on the US Apple listing. BB-N1 is the hardware model in its maker safety guide. No other suffix is assigned to this reference.

BEEAFSSKA, BEE-0085Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Retail model code BEEAFSSKA for original base Black package. Physical controller model BEE-008 is now independently confirmed from the exact Nintendo manual. Cable BEE-016 is not a controller identifier.10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller information leaflet. Physical controller BEE-008. BEE-016 is the included USB charging cable and is not put in controller model numbers. Existing US base retail code BEEAFSSKA retained.

GTIN / EAN

8500655528112Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026UPC for the listed black BB-N1-B-A reference only.

00045496885861, 000454968862881Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black UPC 00045496885861. Released Resident Evil Requiem UPC is covered by its separate maker source entry.9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Maker product information gives UPC 00045496886288 for Resident Evil Requiem Edition.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

6 May 20253Press releasebackbone.com/blogs/news/meet-backbone-pro-open-worlds-awaitRead 8 October 2026Maker introduction dated May 6, 2025. US preorder opens that day, with shipping scheduled for May 20. Stored release month is corroborated by the May hands-on review rather than treating preorder as retail release.

2 April 20254Press articlevariety.com/2025/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-2-preorder-date-price-tariffs-1236372547Read 28 September 2026Accessories announced on April 2, 20257Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18 release explains accessory launch prices changed from those announced April 2, 2025, and lists the Pro Controller. Original Variety source is unavailable.

Status

Available2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Current exact Apple US listing offers the controller for sale. The product has also had published hands-on reviews since May 2025.

Available1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026In stock on Nintendo US store on access date

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller12Revieweshopperreviews.com/2025/06/13/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-for-nintendo-switch-2-reviewRead 7 October 2026Review introduction identifies the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and directly compares its successor Switch 2 Pro Controller. Previous original product exists in catalogue. Does not imply the original controller was discontinued.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$169.993Press releasebackbone.com/blogs/news/meet-backbone-pro-open-worlds-awaitRead 8 October 2026US launch price, before tax, for the standard Backbone Pro. Later store prices are not used.

$84.997Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18, 2025 launch MSRP table gives the Pro Controller at USD 84.99 before June 5 launch. Excludes US sales tax.27Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Resident-Evil-Requiem-New-special-edition-Switch-2-Pro-controller-now-available-for-preorder.1152391.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only Resident Evil Requiem Edition original US preorder/launch 99.99 USD. Does not override base Black 84.99 USD. Current Nintendo 99.99 is corroboration only, not sole launch-price evidence. Local tax not normalized from an unstated source condition.28Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/purchase-termsRead 7 October 2026Tax handling only for the existing Resident Evil Requiem variant launch 99.99 USD. US shopping terms separate listed product pricing from applicable tax added at charge. Base original 84.99 USD is unchanged. No later current store price substituted for dated prelaunch evidence.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026

US7Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026Actual US April 18, 2025 manufacturer release explicitly discusses US retail preorders and lists Switch 2 Pro Controller at 84.99 USD. Original US market, paired with exact US maker store listing and existing retail reference.11Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 7 October 2026Retained base Black reference is the US maker store SKU 123674 and US launch MSRP 84.99. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem variant also has a US maker listing. Later current prices not treated as launch prices.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026

Black, Resident Evil Requiem Edition1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black configuration. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem Edition is covered by its separate maker source. No themed edition laboratory test is claimed.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Black9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Released themed edition has the maker name Resident Evil Requiem Edition and a gunmetal-black visual design.

Form factor

Mobile clamp1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026Standard black Backbone Pro, not Backbone Pro Xbox Edition. The phone fits between the grips. Offset full-size sticks and printed Xbox-style ABXY labels are visible in the exact product render.

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Stick layout

Offset1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Offset6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joystick positioning: Asymmetric

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Nintendo6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Button layout: Switch

Made by the platform holder

No1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026Backbone Labs is a controller maker, not the mobile or desktop platform holder.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Other8Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478576294423-Which-phones-are-compatible-with-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Native gameplay hosts only. Phones use direct USB-C or Bluetooth. Current phone guide states iOS 17.3+ and Android 10+, while the main product page and safety guide give different minimum iOS versions. No exact shared minimum is inferred. Windows/Mac routes come from the wired and FlowState articles. Other means Apple TV/tvOS and Apple Vision Pro/visionOS named by the exact Apple listing. Xbox and PlayStation cloud/remote services are not native console compatibility. Standard Pro works with official PS Remote Play on iOS, while the maker restricts Android official PS Remote Play to supported PlayStation-edition One controllers.11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 202612Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple listing names iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other platform rows mean tvOS/visionOS Bluetooth hosts, not every smart TV or VR platform.24Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/13658801741847-Which-Backbone-models-can-I-use-PlayStation-Remote-Play-onRead 8 October 2026Standard Pro supports official PS Remote Play on iOS. Current Android Sony app support is confined to listed Backbone One PlayStation Editions. Neither service support nor desktop remote-play restrictions establish a native PS5/PS4 controller connection.

Nintendo Switch 2, Windows1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Windows USB route requires current Steam Input software and suitable controller-supported games. Source explicitly recognizes Switch 2 Pro, with Nintendo layout and gyro configuration. This is observed host-software compatibility, not Nintendo-certified PC support. Nintendo store official platform claim remains Switch 2 only. No Bluetooth, native XInput/DInput or Linux/Mac support is added.

Connection per platform

ABackbone Pro

Platform	Connection	All features
iOS	USB (wired)	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	No
Android	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
macOS	USB (wired)	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	No
Other	Bluetooth	No

Source10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Phone handheld mode uses the integral USB-C plug. Laptop/tablet Wired Mode uses a data cable in the bottom USB-C receptacle. Current general Wired Mode guide explicitly names Mac and PC. FlowState supports iOS/Android/Mac/PC Bluetooth, and Apple lists Apple TV/Vision Pro. All Bluetooth rows mark incomplete features because profile/remap/dead-zone configuration requires an inserted phone. The bottom port supports controller data but not video/audio pass-through for screen mirroring. No subscription is required for Wired Mode. No native console routes are stored.11Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4413358384151-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-Wired-ConnectionRead 8 October 2026Current shared One/Pro guide explicitly names iPad, tablets, Mac and PC. It allows USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C data cables. No wireless receiver or USB generation is inferred.12Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 202625Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30458160252311-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Controller-ProfilesRead 8 October 2026An applied profile remains active when the phone is detached. Profile creation, selection and remapping require the phone inserted in the app, and cannot be changed in Bluetooth mode. No numerical onboard slot count is stated, so it remains unavailable.

BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Platform	Connection
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth
Windows	USB (wired)

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202619Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026One Windows USB-wired route via current Steam Input. full_features is unknown and omitted. Source does not establish GL/GR, audio jack, NFC or every console-specific function on Windows.

Official licence

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Input modes

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Steam controller mode18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Named Steam Input controller interface via host Steam software over USB on Windows. This is not a physical onboard Steam-mode switch or native Windows XInput declaration. Existing Windows XInput/DInput latency tests do not prove controller-native protocols or bridge versions, so those modes are not promoted.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Explicit newer Switch 2 USB/Steam setup only. No driverless generic XInput/DInput mode inferred. Steam software configuration and current compatible client required. Does not prove all console functions, audio or Bluetooth support on PC.

Mode switching

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Yes18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Official Valve Steam Input API publishes an exact distinct controller type, not generic Xbox translation only. Direct current HTTP body includes this row, public web cache is older. PC Gamer January 2026 guide independently describes Steam Input recognition over USB on Windows. Transport/client restrictions apply, not Nintendo-endorsed cross-platform compatibility or all-feature support.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Updated January 14, 2026. Dedicated Switch and Switch 2 Steam setup says Steam Input supports newer Switch 2 Pro via USB since November 2025, while Bluetooth does not work in Steam. It documents Nintendo button-layout selection, controller layout and gyro calibration for the recognized controllers. Current official Valve API independently has exact Switch2ProController type 16. No GL/GR, audio, NFC or full-feature support on PC is inferred.

Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Switch Wake Up: Yes

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

Yes18Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/25842236494487-How-to-use-your-Backbone-controller-with-compatible-casesRead 8 October 2026Pro has two removable magnetic sets. Smaller fitted adapters fit supported phone cases, larger ones fit bare phones. Removing both can accommodate some larger cases. This is conditional compatibility, not every case. No maximum phone length is inferred.

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Connectivity

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Connections

USB (wired), Bluetooth1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth, USB (wired)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Bluetooth. usb_wired is backed by gamepadla6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tested over cable on Windows

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

5.0 LE4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026English BB-N1 specifications identify Bluetooth 5.0 LE. This is the controller radio, not a host minimum.

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Wireless receiver

None2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact Apple box list names the controller, two adapter sets and documents. No receiver or dongle. The Pro connects by Bluetooth LE or USB-C cable, per the maker FlowState and Wired Mode guides.

None10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker states the sole wireless network is Bluetooth. No proprietary 2.4 GHz receiver route. NFC is amiibo near-field communication, not a receiver-based controller connection. Third-party PC bridge adapters are not an OEM receiver.

Receiver connector

Not available

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Wireless range (claimed)

9.144m9Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478499092375-FlowState-Wireless-Gameplay-with-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker describes approximately 30 feet in a typical environment. Exact unit conversion is 9.144 m. This is a typical claimed range, not a guaranteed maximum.

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

USB-C1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

USB-C2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Cable length

Not available

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Cable type

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USB-A to USB-C14Reviewgaming-pad.com/controller/review-nintendo-switch-2-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Actual base BEE-008/BEE-016 package unboxing. Translated: one end USB-A, the other USB-C. Physical included BEE-016 cable, not the separate AC adapter cable. No length inferred. US maker calls supplied cable USB-C but does not name the other end.

Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

Potentiometer7Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Exact May 25, 2025 Pro review explicitly identifies ALPS potentiometer sticks and the absence of Hall effect sticks. The Windows Central review heading says Hall Effect sticks, but its own body explicitly says Hall Effect triggers, not sticks. The direct Android Authority sensor statement is used.

Potentiometer6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Community spec, verified: Potentiometers

Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

Full-size ALPS joysticks6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker names full-size ALPS joysticks. That name is not itself the sensor-technology evidence.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

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Adjustable response curve

Not available

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Adjustable stick tension

Not available

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes22Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/40397843282967-Are-the-thumb-sticks-joysticks-clickableRead 8 October 2026Current maker guidance explicitly states Backbone controllers have clickable L3/R3 thumbsticks. Availability of a game action depends on the game.

Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Left/Right Stick (pressable)

Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

Not available

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Replaceable stick modules

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Service without soldering16Reviewgametraderzero.com/blogs/news/switch-2-pro-controller-tear-down-what-s-new-inside-nintendo-s-new-controllerRead 7 October 2026Actual June 2025 Switch 2 Pro Controller teardown. Internal Alps Alpine modules are service-replaceable without desoldering. Not marketed tool-free consumer modules, opening shell requires tools. Maker manual prohibits owner disassembly, so this is service architecture. No generic Alps part number inferred.

Stick calibration

App16Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/33802785959191-Joystick-Calibration-on-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Backbone app Settings > Controller > Calibrate and test controller, with recalibration and restore commands. No on-controller-only procedure is stated.

System settings15Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Calibrate-the-Controllers-on-Nintendo-Switch-2-2883792.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker console calibration workflow. Page expressly identifies Switch 2 Pro Controller SYNC location and resetting after calibration. No physical thumbstick button-combo calibration or Steam host dead-zone tweak confused with this documented route.

Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

Hall effect6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026The Pro column expressly states Hall effect triggers. This is separate from its potentiometer sticks.

Digital6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Triggers pressing: Digital

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026Maker calls the trigger dead-zone adjustment virtual trigger stops. It changes the activation threshold in software, not physical travel. An inserted phone and app are needed to configure it. No mechanical stops, travel length or number of fixed positions is inferred.

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

Software15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

Not available

Shortest trigger travel

Not available

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

Yes15Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980246366103-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Joystick-Trigger-DeadzonesRead 8 October 2026

Not available

Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Not available

Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross20Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact physical review and product image show the continuous cross-shaped direction pad. Its switch mechanism is not inferred from subjective button feel.

Cross2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026+Control Pad

D-pad switches

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Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

26Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Pro has two custom-function back buttons. Standard shoulders and triggers are excluded.

21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026GL/GR buttons that you can map to any button you choose3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

Buttons6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026

Buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026GL/GR buttons shown on the back view (裏面)

Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

026Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-one-vs-backbone-proRead 10 October 2026Review lists the shared inputs as two thumbsticks, four face buttons, a D-pad, two triggers and two shoulder buttons. The Pro adds only two remappable rear inputs and a Bluetooth pairing button. The rear inputs are counted under back_buttons, not here.

017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Moderator-verified community specification, not latency measurement. Its actual tooltip defines an additional pair on the top edge next to standard bumpers. None means zero additional shoulder controls, while standard L/R/ZL/ZR remain present. GL/GR rear grip buttons excluded.25Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete maker button inventory names only standard L/R/ZL/ZR shoulder controls, plus GL/GR explicitly rear grip buttons and front/system controls. No additional single shoulder control is present. This confirms zero beyond the standard four and resolves the community question wording that asks about an additional pair.

Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

214Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980164375703-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Button-RemappingRead 8 October 2026Counts M1 and M2 only. Normal gameplay and system inputs are excluded. Both are unassigned by default.

21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

No14Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30980164375703-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Button-RemappingRead 8 October 2026Maker requires the free phone app and an inserted phone to remap M1/M2. Tom’s Guide independently says the rear buttons can only be remapped through the app. No hardware-only remapping route is claimed.25Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30458160252311-Customization-with-Backbone-Pro-Controller-ProfilesRead 8 October 2026

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

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Macros

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No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

Yes23Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro specification table identifies the capture button. The exact standard Pro render shows its capture icon. The system menu and Backbone app buttons are not counted as extra programmable controls.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026HD Rumble 2

Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

07Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly states no rumble or haptic feedback. No grip rumble actuator is present. The rumble feature list stays unavailable because the schema does not store an empty list.

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Trigger rumble motors

07Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026The same explicit absence of rumble applies to trigger vibration. Hall sensing does not imply a feedback actuator.

017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Moderator-verified community specification. Tooltip expressly asks whether trigger buttons have their own dedicated rumble motors. None means zero trigger motors. Does not count HD Rumble 2 grip actuators or imply no overall vibration.

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

IR camera

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Built-in display

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No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

ABackbone Pro

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BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	7.97	5.34	10.63	1.29	248.45	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	13.08	8.33	21.42	3.67	248.45	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	7.37	5.49	9.32	1.09	249.94	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	19.4	0.38	49.93	9.46	62.86	Windows

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Rows 1-2: Prometheus 82 v5.2.3.6, Windows 11 build 26200, XInput, tests #7369/#7368 on 2025-11-28. Row 3: DInput, #6758 on 2025-10-07, Windows 11 build 26100, P82 v5.2.3.1. Row 4: Switch mode, #6694 on 2025-09-28, same OS/tester version. Firmware not reported. Stick test uses 99% deflection. Highest stored wired button average is 19.4 ms, measured on Windows, not on a Switch 2.

Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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19.4ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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13.08ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

ABackbone Pro

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BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	5.2%	1,667	4.5%
Right	0%	4.6%	3,333	4.9%

Source6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, XInput over cable, 2025-11-27 19:51 (ring test). 'No Inner Deadzone' stored as 0. Resolution 10.7 bit left, 11.7 bit right

Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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5.2%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026The exact product names its 3.5 mm headset jack. Bluetooth headphones connect to the host device, not through this jack.

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

Jack works over

USB (wired)12Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Stored USB-wired audio route is handheld phone use through the integral plug only. Neither this listing nor the maker Wired Mode guide proves jack operation through a bottom-port laptop cable or over Bluetooth. Those routes remain unavailable.

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Speaker

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Microphone

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No20Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-94704613Read 7 October 2026Exact original US base UPC 045496885861. Published Target staff support answer explicitly no built-in mic. GameChat C button opens console software and jack accepts external headsets, neither is a controller mic. Incorrect USB-B/packaging dimensions in retailer table not used.

Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

Built-in4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026

Built-in2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

Batteries

24Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The English specifications explicitly list two built-in lithium-ion batteries at 3.8 V. The guide gives alternative capacities of 526 mAh ×2 or 660 mAh ×2 without a SKU mapping. Capacity and energy are therefore unavailable rather than choosing or summing one alternative.

120Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-94704613Read 7 October 2026Exact base product table explicitly one installed battery unit. Count is rechargeable pack, not unseen internal raw cells. Maker leaflet independently states product contains a rechargeable battery. No batteries or voltage inferred from capacity.

Batteries included

Yes4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The two batteries are built into the controller. Battery repair is restricted to qualified personnel, not normal user replacement.

Yes10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Installed internal rechargeable pack comes in the controller. Manufacturer instructs qualified-service replacement, not a user-supplied AA battery.

Battery capacity

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1,070mAh2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 20263Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Battery energy

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4.15Wh21Reviewifixit.com/Device/Nintendo_Switch_2_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller physical BEE-008 page identifies installed battery BEE-017. Published nominal rated energy 4.15 Wh, not a measured runtime or capacity converted without voltage. Existing maker 1070 mAh retained separately.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

ABackbone Pro

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	40

Source9Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478499092375-FlowState-Wireless-Gameplay-with-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Up to 40 hours of Bluetooth wireless gameplay. The launch post calls this internal testing. No lighting, game, activity, battery condition or independent runtime measurement is published.

BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Connection	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	40

Source2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Approx. 40 hours. Wireless (Bluetooth) is the only wireless connection3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

USB-C10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026

USB-C2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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210min2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Approx. 3.5 hours. Nintendo Japan's page says approx. 3 hours

Charging dock

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None6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging dock: No

Dock

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Play while charging

Yes10Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/31060950685847-How-to-Play-On-Any-Screen-with-a-wired-connection-on-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker expressly says the bottom USB-C cable both controls the laptop/tablet and charges the Pro battery. This is controller battery charging, separate from up-to-30W phone pass-through.

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Battery indicator

LED, App13Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30480000345751-Charging-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Orange LED ring flashes while charging and remains on when full. Battery level appears in the app only with a phone inserted. The maker says full in less than three hours but does not state an empty starting point, charger output or controller state. No claimed 0–100 scalar or measured charge time is stored. Phone pass-through can reach 30 W with a compatible phone/charger. The Pro battery is not a phone power bank.

LED, On screen22Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Nintendo-Switch-2-Pro-Controller-Power-Issues-2892846.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller recharge LED shows charging and completion. Not the four player-number LEDs and not a numeric remaining-level display. Separate maker paired-controller HOME menu guide proves on-screen approximate remaining charge. No controller built-in display.23Owner's manualnintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Check-the-Battery-Life-on-Nintendo-Switch-2-2881222.htmlRead 7 October 2026HOME Menu > Controllers shows approximate battery life for each actively paired controller. Switch 2 Pro Controller is a supported paired controller. This is console on-screen level, not a companion app or controller screen.

Build

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Shell material

Plastic20Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/backbone-pro-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro hands-on review identifies a predominantly plastic construction. No polymer grade is stated.

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Grip texture

Textured grips with matte finish and high-gloss detailing6Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30459005817623-What-are-the-differences-between-the-Backbone-One-and-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

Phone adapters18Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/25842236494487-How-to-use-your-Backbone-controller-with-compatible-casesRead 8 October 2026Maker gives tool-free magnetic adapter removal/replacement. The August 2026 change to rubber adapters applies to later Backbone One units, not Pro. Internal batteries or stick modules are not claimed user-replaceable.

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Software

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Companion app

Backbone App1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

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App platforms

iOS, Android1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026The configuration app is for iOS and Android phones. Desktop gameplay does not imply a desktop configuration app.

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User firmware updates

Yes17Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30478714958615-How-to-check-and-manually-update-your-Backbone-Pro-s-FirmwareRead 8 October 2026Automatic background updates and manual app Settings > Controller > Update. Firmware version appears in Controller Details. No minimum firmware is invented.

Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width180.7Height101.1Depth49.8mm(7.1 × 4 × 2 in)5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30568426009367-How-big-is-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Maker axes: contracted width 180.7 mm, height 101.1 mm, depth 49.8 mm. Extended width 280.7 mm is not stored as body width or inferred as a phone-fit limit.

Width148Height105Depth60.2mm(5.8 × 4.1 × 2.4 in)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Published as approx. 105mm x 148mm x 60.2mm (JP page: height 105, width 148, depth 60.2)3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026縦105mm×横148mm×厚さ60.2mm

Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

203g(7.2 oz)5Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/30568426009367-How-big-is-the-Backbone-ProRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker dimensions article gives 203 g. The BB-N1 safety guide and exact Apple listing agree. The May launch post says 199 g without explaining a different weighing condition or hardware revision. The corroborated current value is used, with that conflict retained here.

235g(8.3 oz)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Approx. 235g3Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026

Certifications

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FCC ID

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BKEBEE00824Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE008Read 7 October 2026Public FCC authorization reproduced for Nintendo Co Ltd game controller BEE008, grant March 31, 2025. Exact physical model linked by maker BEE-008 leaflet. Mirrored label/manual download endpoints returned 403, public grant text/table independently readable. No Bluetooth version inferred from BLE 2 MHz or RF frequency.26Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/56c56153957008ec9466de88350ff19961ced1832866ddbd43e1b00dab950a36Read 7 October 2026Actual Nintendo-submitted 06 Label and Location, BEE-008 rear label. Public document page extracted text explicitly gives FCC ID BKEBEE008. Direct PDF and plain HTTP challenge were not bypassed. Independently reopened readable document HTML is cited instead.

Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED licence-exempt RSS, IMDA Standards DA105282, EU Directive 2014/53/EU (RED) declaration of conformity4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026The BB-N1-specific US declaration names Backbone Pro and expressly states compliance with FCC Part 15 Class B digital-device limits. This is the maker declaration, not a radio FCC ID or a claim about all regional approvals. The same sheet also carries an IC statement (licence-exempt transmitter complying with ISED Canada licence-exempt RSS), a Singapore note Complies with IMDA Standards DA105282, and a Backbone Labs declaration under Directive 2014/53/EU. CE and UKCA marks are not stored because the sheet does not show them on the product. No FCC ID is printed on the sheet. SAR figures (body 0.10 W/kg per 1 g, 0.04 W/kg per 10 g) have no field.

IC 4360A-BEE00826Regulatory filingmanuals.plus/m/56c56153957008ec9466de88350ff19961ced1832866ddbd43e1b00dab950a36Read 7 October 2026Same original physical BEE-008 rear label expressly gives IC: 4360A-BEE008. This is Canadian ISED/Industry Canada certification identity, not a Bluetooth version or generic badge.

In the box

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In the box

Backbone Pro controller, Two sets of magnetic phone adapters, Quick Start Guide2Retailer pageapple.com/shop/product/hs4g2zm/a/backbone-pro-mobile-gaming-controllerRead 8 October 2026Exact US Apple box inventory. Two adapter sets include the fitted set. The maker safety guide also identifies a safety guide among the supplied documents, but no cable or receiver is listed.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Cables included

ABackbone Pro

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BNintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	1

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202614Reviewgaming-pad.com/controller/review-nintendo-switch-2-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026One included BEE-016 cable, refined endpoints from same package unboxing sentence. Nintendo maker leaflet names BEE-016. No AC adapter cable length imported. Existing in_the_box generic cable description remains valid.

Carrying case

None7Reviewandroidauthority.com/backbone-pro-review-3559339Read 8 October 2026Review identifies the case as a separate $25 purchase, not part of the standard controller package. No case material or optional accessory is included in the box.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year19Maker product pagehelp.backbone.com/hc/en-us/articles/4412063514135-Returns-and-Warranty-PolicyRead 8 October 2026Maker one-year controller warranty from purchase through an authorized reseller, applied here to the US Apple reference. The separate three-month carrying-case warranty and statutory rights are excluded.

1year13Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404Read 7 October 2026Current Nintendo of America warranty expressly covers accessories such as controllers unless otherwise specified. Switch 2 Pro Controller is not among the legacy product exclusions. Current US scope, not EU statutory coverage. Target exact base UPC 045496885861 independently lists one-year limited warranty. Old three-month accessory policies are not substituted for current terms.

Stick drift warranty

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Links

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Product page

backbone.com/products/backbone-pro1Maker product pagebackbone.com/products/backbone-proRead 8 October 2026

www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-1236741Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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www.nintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specs2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026

Manual

www.easystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdf4Owner's manualeasystore.cz/pub/manualy/Backbone/BB-N1-B-R_Backbone_Pro_Safety_Sheet_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Maker-authored multilingual Backbone Pro BB-N1 safety guide, hosted by a retailer. Downloaded and read directly. It is a safety/specification guide, not a full gameplay manual.

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 30 September 2026English health and safety and pairing leaflet for the Switch 2 Pro Controller, revision June 2025.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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