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General

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Series

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Nintendo Switch1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Nintendo Switch accessory. Switch 2 Pro Controller is a different product. Reference is the original standard HAC-013, with the original internal CTR-003 cell.

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

1914, QAT-00001, EP2-29929, EP2-29919, QAU-00021, EP2-29939, EP2-29915, EP2-29911, EP2-29935, QAT-000022Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgzRead 28 September 2026Microsoft Store part numbers per colour (inventory SKU ids EP2-29929, EP2-29919, QAU-00021, EP2-29939, EP2-29915, EP2-29911, EP2-29935)6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 202610Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Wireless_ControllerRead 28 September 2026Hardware model 1914, the third revision released November 2020 with Xbox Series X|S15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original manufacturer Carbon Black launch factsheet page 1, Daten SKU QAT-00002, dated availability 10 November 2020. Publisher header targets Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Hosted by distributor.23Retailer pageeetgroup.com/en-eu/qat-00002-microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-black-bluetoothusb-gamepad-analogue-digital-xbox-one-xbox-one-s-xbox-one-x-wid-w128252706Read 7 October 2026Exact distributor catalogue names MPN QAT-00002 and Carbon Black. This independently confirms the marketed regional identity, not only a planned 2020 launch SKU.

HAC-013, HACAFSSKA2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Nintendo-authored HAC-013 controller guide. EU health leaflet separately prints MODEL NO HAC-013. It is not a third-party controller identifying itself as Pro Controller.14Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact standard Black retail table gives vendor part HACAFSSKA. Physical maker model HAC-013 is retained. Retail SKU is distinguished from component and hardware model numbers.

GTIN / EAN

889842611588, 8898426115956Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026UPC 889842611588 (GTIN 00889842611588) for model QAT-00001, Carbon Black15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 Daten EAN 889842611595 for exact QAT-00002. Not assigned to original US QAT-00001.23Retailer pageeetgroup.com/en-eu/qat-00002-microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-black-bluetoothusb-gamepad-analogue-digital-xbox-one-xbox-one-s-xbox-one-x-wid-w128252706Read 7 October 2026Exact QAT-00002 catalogue gives EAN/UPC 889842611595. Other generic catalogue battery/material fields are not imported.

04549659016114Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact publicly indexed GameStop Specs table gives UPC 045496590161 and Nintendo vendor part HACAFSSKA for standard Black. The complete original table was independently opened. Direct HTTP 403 was respected. Other finishes and clone mirror stores were excluded.

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

16 March 20204Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026Dated Xbox Wire introduction of the Xbox Series X controller.

20 October 201610Press releasenintendo.com/en-gb/News/2016/October/Nintendo-Switch-world-premiere-demonstrates-new-entertainment-experiences-from-a-home-gaming-system-1148687.htmlRead 7 October 2026Nintendo world-premiere release dated 20 October 2016 explicitly names the optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Announcement is separate from the January pricing presentation and March retail launch.

Status

Available1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Available11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current maker accessory range says it can be purchased from Nintendo Store and lists the original controller. Its row announces store withdrawal after mid-February 2027. That future European withdrawal is separate from current lifecycle and retailer stock.

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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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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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller32Reviewgamesradar.com/hardware/gaming-controllers/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026Introduction calls the Switch 2 Pro Controller Nintendo second generation of the original. Performance expressly contrasts original Pro Controller with new generation. This proves the direct marketed family successor. Unrelated retrospective weight/material errors are not transferred.

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

$59.993Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Published as the $59.99 USD starting price

$69.998Press articlemynintendonews.com/2017/03/03/the-nintendo-switch-launches-todayRead 5 October 2026Dated March 3, 2017 reproduction of Nintendo launch statement explicitly gives original controller US suggested price 69.99 USD. Current store price not substituted.

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.

US, DE, AT, CH15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 header names Germany, Austria and Switzerland for QAT-00002. The US reference is documented separately. This is the DE/AT/CH regional SKU, not a claim that Switzerland is an EU market.

GB, HK, US11Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 7 October 2026The current original UK maker accessory sales listing proves GB. Separate exact Hong Kong warranty applicability and US standard retail sales prove HK and US. Language alone is not market evidence.13Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/hk/switch/support/eula/repair_polichy.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker UK current accessory sales and Hong Kong licensed-product warranty applicability prove those source markets. Neither is inferred from language alone.14Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026The exact US retailer standard Black page offers the new controller and states US shipping restrictions. Vendor HACAFSSKA identifies the marketed US SKU. The former Dell URL redirects to an unrelated category and is not relied on.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Carbon Black, Robot White, Shock Blue, Pulse Red, Electric Volt, Deep Pink, Velocity Green, Astral Purple1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20263Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 title and Inhalt identify Carbon Black for QAT-00002. This confirms only the new regional row, not other colour SKUs.

Black12Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/unable-to-pair-or-sync-nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Maker troubleshooting explicitly identifies standard black and separately the Splatoon 2 and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 editions as HAC-013. Store only Black for the standard reference. Edition names are not finish labels.

Form factor

Gamepad9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: joystick positioning asymmetric

Offset2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact full front drawing shows left upper and right lower sticks with Nintendo ABXY order and one cross-shaped control pad.

Face button labels

Xbox9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Nintendo2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Made by the platform holder

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Lists Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android and iOS. macOS and Linux come from gamepadla9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answers: macOS yes, Linux yes

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Switch support is explicit on the exact accessory page. Forward compatibility with Switch 2 is independently documented by the maker compatibility page, with wake-from-sleep limitations. PC/mobile use is not represented without platform/feature qualification.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 5 October 202633Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact verified Platforms table separately says Yes for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. Actual original-controller Windows USB and Bluetooth measurements corroborate Windows. Game, app, OS version and individual features can vary. No universal NFC, gyro or all-feature guarantee on those hosts.

Connection per platform

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox Series X|S	USB (wired)	Not available
Xbox One	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	No
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless to consoles, Bluetooth to Windows, iOS and Android. Footnote: some functionality not supported on mobile or Bluetooth2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgzRead 28 September 2026Footnote: some functionality not supported on Android, iOS, or via Bluetooth6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026Microsoft product copy: USB-C port for direct plug and play to console and PC25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Live official table read in Chrome. Series X|S controller on iOS requires latest controller firmware and iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 14.5 or later. Bluetooth excludes controller audio and attached accessories.

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Nintendo Switch	Bluetooth	Yes
Nintendo Switch	USB (wired)	No
Nintendo Switch 2	Bluetooth	No
Nintendo Switch 2	USB (wired)	No
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available

Source3Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/34532Read 5 October 2026Switch USB mode disables NFC, so not all features. Switch Bluetooth retains original controller features. Switch 2 wireless compatibility lacks console wake. USB input on Switch 2 is not inferred from its ability to charge through the dock.4Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original Pro Controller row: compatible wirelessly with Switch 2, can charge via USB at dock, cannot wake Switch 2 from sleep through HOME. This does not imply wired data compatibility.20Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Enable-Disable-Pro-Controller-Wired-Communication-1516284.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact original-controller FAQ explicitly supports wired communication on Switch 2 and Switch. Switch 2 enables it under Controllers and Accessories. NFC is disabled, so full_features is false. This newly proves wired input, beyond the earlier compatibility page only documenting charging. New Switch 2 Pro Controller behavior is separate.33Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original-controller hardware tests explicitly use Windows 11 with Bluetooth and cable in Switch mode. Added those two connections. Full-feature cells remain unknown and are omitted, rather than assumed false or true. The community platform table does not specify exact connection paths for every other named OS, so no rows are invented.

Official licence

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Input modes

XInput9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Switch Pro7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual Windows hardware latency tests identify native Switch mode. No XInput protocol is inferred from Steam emulation.

Mode switching

Button combo17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 revision compatibility section describes long press pairing for Bluetooth and double-tap pairing button to return to Xbox. This switches remembered connection paths, not a physical protocol toggle.22Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 7 October 2026Same official article names a double tap of the pairing button to switch remembered Bluetooth and Xbox Wireless hosts. This capability already existed on Series X|S controllers. The update requirement in the article applies to older Xbox One, Elite Series 2 and Adaptive hardware, not an invented launch requirement for Model 1914.

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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.

Yes16Press releasesteamcommunity.com/news/post/4051520458174008190Read 7 October 2026Valve stable Steam client update 5 February 2021 explicitly exposes Series X Share button to controller configurations. Requires Xbox Extended Feature Support driver and PC restart. Trigger rumble requires Windows.Gaming.Input games. Does not mean every game uses Steam Input API.

Yes15Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/deviceRead 7 October 2026Valve official Supported Devices list names Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and describes controller-specific configurator support. The original launch separately documents gyro binding and action sets. Host Steam Input integration does not mean every game uses the API or controller firmware implements XInput.

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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Yes17Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gamepadla verified Features table says Switch Wake Up Yes. Applies to the original Nintendo Switch. Maker explicitly excludes waking Switch 2 through the original controller HOME button. No all-console claim.

Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20264Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless radio plus Bluetooth Low Energy, USB-C port to play and charge

Bluetooth, USB (wired)3Maker product pagenintendo.com/ph/support/qa/detail/34532Read 5 October 2026Original Switch TV Mode supports wired input when Pro Controller Wired Communication is enabled, system 3.0.0 or later. A charging cable alone would not establish wired reports.

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

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3.01Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Wireless receiver

Sold separately1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows sold separately

None30Reviewifixit.com/Device/Switch_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original HAC-013 device page complete Box Contents lists controller and USB-C charging cable. Maker guide separately identifies Bluetooth as its only wireless network port. No proprietary USB radio receiver. A generic host Bluetooth adapter is separate.

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

218Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xbox_Series_X_Wireless_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact Model 1914 background says it can be paired to Bluetooth device and Xbox simultaneously. Maker September 2021 firmware article identifies one Bluetooth host plus one Xbox Wireless host as the existing Series capability. It remembers these two links, not two Bluetooth hosts.22Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 7 October 2026Official September 2021 update describes remembered one-Bluetooth-host and one-Xbox-Wireless-host switching. It explicitly identifies these as capabilities already available on Series X|S controllers, while extending them to older controllers. Two remembered links do not mean two simultaneous active Bluetooth connections.

118Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/nintendoswitchpro.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Different console section says only one console can be paired at a time and requires pairing again when using a different console. Counts one remembered console pairing, separate from a console accepting up to eight controllers or a PC Bluetooth pairing list.

Wired connector

USB-C4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

Yes4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026USB-C port, play and charge with a modern cable

Yes2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Cable length

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1.5m21Retailer pagemediaworld.co.jp/products/12021930000Read 7 October 2026Exact genuine Nintendo HAC-010 retail description says cord length approximately 1.5 m and identifies it as included with the original Pro Controller. Maker guide independently proves the included part identity. A second exact genuine-cable retailer corroborates. Excludes AC adapter and optional dock cables.

Cable type

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USB-A to USB-C charging and data cable2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker guide original connection drawing shows USB-A host and USB-C controller ends. This is detachable. Data input through that cable is independently established by the maker wired-communication FAQ.

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

Potentiometer9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Potentiometer7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact controller verified specification table says potentiometers. No physical stick part number inferred.

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

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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.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact front-view component list explicitly describes both sticks as buttons when pressed down.

Swappable stick tops

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No26Reviewgamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026GamesRadar Features explicitly excludes interchangeable analog sticks in its consumer adjustable-controller comparison. Stock stick-top options are meant here. Repair caps can be removed after disassembly, which is separate from a consumer swap feature.

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

Concave17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 design paragraph says both fitted thumbstick tops are concave. No spare caps included, optional Elite caps excluded.

Standard fitted joystick caps (2)31Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement/127716Read 7 October 2026Step 12 explicitly pulls the two joystick caps off the original controller. Fitted standard caps count as included. Full standard box has no spare-cap options. Shape left generic because secondary descriptions conflict between concave middle and convex central bump. No optional third-party caps included.

Replaceable stick modules

Soldered26Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_171489_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Model 1914 joystick replacement guide introduction states that replacement requires soldering. The mounted stick mechanism is distinct from removable thumbstick caps.

Soldered22Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Joystick+Module+Replacement/127716Read 7 October 2026Exact original stick-module replacement guide Step 16 requires desoldering the outlined joints before removing the module. Earlier removable caps are separate. This is soldered service, not hot swapping.

Stick calibration

App5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 2026Stick and trigger recalibration in the Xbox Accessories app, available for the Xbox Wireless Controller14Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents stick and trigger recalibration on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.

System settings6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 5 October 2026Exact Switch system supports control-stick calibration through Controllers and Sensors. This is console calibration, not an onboard controller button combination.

Triggers

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

Hall effect19Reviewifixit.com/Wiki/Technical_Information_%28Series_Controller_1914%29Read 7 October 2026Exact Model 1914 troubleshooting Triggers at 100% section explicitly diagnoses faulty trigger Hall sensor. Factory trigger sensing is separate from potentiometer sticks.

Digital7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified specification table says triggers digital, and trigger lock No. Ordinary press travel is not an analog input range.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

No17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 review says trigger resistance is fixed and contrasts it with the DualSense motor-driven variable resistance. Impulse trigger vibration is separate.

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Buttons

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Face button switches

Membrane9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: main buttons membrane

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified internal table says main buttons membrane and D-pad membrane. Other switch hardware types and supplier remain unknown.

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

Hybrid1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Product overview calls the fixed faceted cross-and-dish control a hybrid D-pad.

Cross2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

D-pad switches

Other20Reviewgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specification table explicitly says D-pad buttons Mechanical. No precise mechanism maps safely to micro_switch or mecha_tactile. Other preserves the unnamed mechanical class.

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 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.

09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: paddles no

02Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete maker front/rear control inventory has no rear buttons, paddles or extra shoulder buttons. Standard L/R/ZL/ZR are excluded from extra shoulder count.

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

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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.

09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: shoulder buttons no

02Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

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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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019Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/button-mapping-faqRead 7 October 2026Maker FAQ explicitly says mappings are saved on the console, not on the controller, and do not carry to another console. Its five console presets are excluded from the custom onboard-profile count. Zero expresses that explicit storage distinction.

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

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Turbo

Not available

Not available

Macros

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact verified controller specification table says macros No. Host-side Steam or other software automation is separate.

Share or capture button

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20264Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Capture button explicitly takes screenshot/video. It is separate from the newer GameChat button.

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.

Rumble, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: trigger vibration yes (impulse triggers)

HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Rumble motor type

Not available

LRA23Maker product pagedocs.handheldlegend.com/s/portal/doc/pro-controller-disassembly-K5HQ3BSETwRead 7 October 2026Original-controller repair-parts provider disassembly guide expressly calls the HD Rumble units LRA motors under Rear Shell Removal and Stick PCB Removal. No actuator type is inferred solely from HD branding. Switch 2 hardware is excluded.

Rumble motors in grips

224Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-pcba-and-motor-assembly-for-xbox-wireless-controller/93ztd8f0bd8dRead 8 October 2026Complete factory replacement assembly image shows two large grip motors. Page identifies original-equivalent assembly for Model 1914. Motor mechanism is not inferred across merged revisions.

224Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Pro+Controller+Rumble+Modules+Replacement/137037Read 7 October 2026Exact original-controller guide Step 19 desolders motor points on either side of the motherboard. The complete assembly photographs show one actuator in each grip. Physical repair inventory gives two grip actuators, excluding trigger actuators and software channels.

Trigger rumble motors

224Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-pcba-and-motor-assembly-for-xbox-wireless-controller/93ztd8f0bd8dRead 8 October 2026The same complete Model 1914 assembly image shows two smaller trigger motors, distinct from the two grip motors. Confirmed by iFixit Model 1914 disassembly steps 7 and 9.

017Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gamepadla verified Trigger Vibration table says No. Full original-controller repair inventory shows two grip modules and digital trigger assemblies without dedicated trigger actuators. Zero counts dedicated trigger motors, excluding the two HD grip actuators.

Adjustable rumble

Not available

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

629Maker product pagejoypad.ai/controllers/nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original-controller input and adapter provider Joypad lists Motion: 6-axis motion sensor (accelerometer + gyroscope). Nintendo separately names both sensor types. No clone specification or unidentified sensor part is borrowed.

Gyro as mouse

Not available

Yes16Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/oldnewsRead 7 October 2026Valve 14 June 2023 release notes fix Gyro to Mouse rotation and explicitly adjust Switch Pro gyro configurations. They distinguish Gyro As Mouse from sensor-fusion styles. This uses Steam Input host mouse emulation and needs suitable configuration. It is not an onboard Nintendo mouse mode.

Touchpad

Not available

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete external drawings/component inventory has no touchpad, display, audio socket, microphone-mute button or decorative light bar. Status/player/notification LEDs are separate from decorative RGB.

Touchpads

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

NFC

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

IR camera

Not available

No8Press articlemynintendonews.com/2017/03/03/the-nintendo-switch-launches-todayRead 5 October 2026Original launch statement explicitly says original Pro Controller includes Joy-Con motion/HD rumble features except IR Motion Camera. No newer-model sensor inferred.

Built-in display

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Light bar

Not available

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RGB lighting

Not available

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Xbox Wireless	Button	7.21	3.47	11.43	2.17	124.69	Windows
Xbox Wireless	Stick	8.88	4.98	14.64	2.36	124.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	6.5	2.78	10.03	2.09	125	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	8.3	4.47	12.23	2.22	125	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.23	6.59	20.36	3.67	133.16	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	12.98	8.68	20.89	2.95	133.16	Windows

Source9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 26100, firmware 5.23.6.0, XInput, tests #5397-#5402 on 2025-05-19. Dongle means the Xbox Wireless adapter. A later dongle test with a third-party Hyperlink 2 dongle is left out. Polling rate is the software-measured median

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Bluetooth	Button	16.81	5.94	27.65	5.98	65.89	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	21.14	7.24	65.22	12.71	65.89	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	21.81	11.57	32.85	4.91	73.64	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	22.15	7.5	32.95	5.78	73.91	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact primary Prometheus 82 hardware tests by Patrick Burton, Windows 11 build 10.0.26100, tester 5.2.3.1. Bluetooth rows tests 6693/6692 on 2025-09-28. USB button test 6757 on 2025-10-07, USB stick 6680 on 2025-09-28. Firmware and settings unspecified. Measured report rates are not claimed polling modes. Bluetooth faster than wired remains documented, not overwritten.

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.

6.5ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

21.81ms=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.

7.21ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Not available

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.

12.23ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

16.81ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

8.3ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

22.15ms=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.

8.88ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

Not available

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.

12.98ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

21.14ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6.8%	771	4.7%
Right	0%	7.9%	575	6.5%

Source9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, cable, XInput, firmware 5.23.6.0, 2026-05-24. Inner dead zone published as none. Resolution 9.6 bit (left) and 9.2 bit (right), steps across the full axis

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	3.4%	1,552	3.9%
Right	0%	5.5%	1,552	1.1%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact John Punch Stick Tracer 2026-04-16, Windows 10.0.19045, Bluetooth native Switch. Firmware Box, version and calibration unspecified. Left/right 1552 measured movement steps, circularity 3.4/5.5%, centering 3.9/1.1%, inner deadzone explicitly none. Unpublished outer deadzone and nominal ADC bit resolution omitted.

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

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

7.9%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

5.5%=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.

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

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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 pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Jack works over

USB (wired), Xbox Wireless25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 and 11 tables explicitly support controller audio through USB and Xbox Wireless Adapter. Bluetooth audio and controller accessories are unsupported. Xbox console headset routing uses Xbox Wireless or USB. These routes do not promise headset audio on Android, Apple or Linux.

Not available

Speaker

Not available

Not available

Microphone

No17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 review conclusion lists integrated microphone as a missing feature, in contrast to DualSense. Headset microphone connection is separate.

Not available

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.

Not available

No2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

AA or battery pack7Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/xbox-wireless-controller-2020Read 28 September 2026AA batteries (regular or rechargeable) or the Play and Charge kit, sold separately

Built-in1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker internal lithium-ion CTR-003 battery. Disposal removal does not establish a supported user hot-swap feature.

Batteries

28Reviewign.com/articles/xbox-series-x-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Plate on the back covers two AA batteries13Reviewgamepadsquire.com/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Specification table and battery section identify two AA batteries. The 287g figure is a quoted spec, not a documented weighing test, and is not retained as a measured weight.

114Retailer pagegamestop.com/gaming-accessories/controllers/nintendo-switch/products/nintendo-switch-wireless-pro-controller---black/141756.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact retailer Power table says Number of batteries 1. Maker identifies the dedicated CTR-003 cell. The original-controller repair guide shows one cell. Charging current and AA-cell examples are excluded.

Batteries included

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Battery capacity

Not available

1,300mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact CTR-003 charge rating 1300 mAh. No nominal voltage or Wh inferred.

Battery energy

Not available

5Wh2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026The exact original Pro Controller guide says to use only its dedicated CTR-003 battery. The maker accessories table independently identifies the fitted lithium-ion CTR-003 at 1300 mAh. The original Nintendo 3DS technical table separately publishes 5 Wh for that same named component. Exact component identity bridge only. No voltage and capacity multiplication.34Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendo_3ds_14/Nintendo3DS_OperationsManual_DE.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original Nintendo 3DS technical table, printed page 102, PDF page 52, explicitly identifies model CTR-003, lithium-ion and battery capacity 5 Wh. The original maker PDF was freshly downloaded and read. The Pro Controller maker guide and fitted-battery table identify the same CTR-003. Static component rating only. No inherited 3DS runtime or computed energy.

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.

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Up to 40 hours on AA batteries, tested by Microsoft with standard AA batteries in preproduction units

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately 40 hours. Connection, usage conditions, rumble, firmware and lighting are unspecified and omitted from the row. This is a maker estimate, not measured runtime.

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-C6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026USB-C port. The controller runs on AA batteries or the separately sold Xbox Rechargeable Battery

USB-C1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 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.

240min3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Maker says fully charge in under four hours with separately purchased exact Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable. Stored 240 minutes is the strict upper-bound claim, not a measured exact duration. Ordinary AA batteries do not charge. Adapter and test method unstated.

360min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately six hours using HAC-002 adapter or supplied USB cable. Exact time-unit conversion to 360 minutes preserves approximation. Adapter support for 7.5 W is not a controller charging-input rating.

Charging dock

None9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: charging dock no

Sold separately35Maker spec sheet (PDF)powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-charging/swch_joy-conpro-controller_charging_dock_um_1684785890.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original 2017 licensed PowerA manual explicitly charges one original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and two Joy-Con. It lists the supplied USB-C charging adapter and gives exact controller docking steps. This separate accessory is required and is absent from the standard controller box. No common-connector inference or Switch 2 controller transfer. Exact maker accessory evidence resolves the broad Gamepadla dock No entry under the agreed field scope.

Dock

Not available

PowerA Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock35Maker spec sheet (PDF)powera.com/siteassets/user-manuals/nsw/nsw-charging/swch_joy-conpro-controller_charging_dock_um_1684785890.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original PowerA manual title is Joy-Con & Pro Controller Charging Dock. Compatible licensed third-party charging accessory sold separately. No first-party dock claim. The accessory licence is not inherited as a controller licence.

Play while charging

Yes3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Original Model 1914 accessory launch says rechargeable pack charges before, after or while playing. Requires separately purchased Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable. Ordinary AA cells are not recharged.

Yes5Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/nintendoswitchpro.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Pairing section explicitly says connect HAC-010 to dock to charge as you play.

Battery indicator

Not available

LED, On screen2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 202627Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22747/p/989/c/182Read 7 October 2026Maker USB troubleshooting explicitly checks the Pro Controller battery charge through Controllers on the HOME Menu. Existing LED indicator is retained. The screen belongs to the console.

Build

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Shell material

Plastic18Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xbox_Series_X_Wireless_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact 1914 identification describes plastic back and plastic front cover. Material polymer not named. Standard listed colour variants, rubber-grip Design Lab options not inherited.

Plastic casing with a slightly translucent finish25Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/nintendo-switch-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026Exact TechRadar Design paragraph describes a slightly translucent finish to its plastic casing. Generic plastic only. No ABS or polycarbonate composition is inferred. Scope is the original standard Black body.

Grip texture

Textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Slightly textured handles26Reviewgamesradar.com/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-reviewRead 7 October 2026GamesRadar Design explicitly describes the handles as slightly textured. No rubber material is inferred. Gamepadla Rubber handles No agrees. Conflicting retrospective rubber descriptions in a newer-controller review are not copied.

Swappable grips

Not available

Not available

Swappable faceplate

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

AA batteries21Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Xbox+Series+X%7CS+Wireless+Controller+(Model+1914)+Full+Disassembly/148234Read 7 October 2026Exact 1914 disassembly Step 1 explicitly removes AA batteries through standard rear battery compartment. No soldered stick modules presented as normal user-swappable parts.

Not available

Software

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Companion app

Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Not available

App platforms

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Button mapping via Xbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11

Not available

User firmware updates

Yes5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 202614Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents Xbox Accessories firmware updates on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows controller updates use USB or Xbox Wireless Adapter in Xbox Accessories. Updates over Bluetooth are unsupported. Updating on an Xbox console is also supported.

Yes6Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 5 October 2026Original 3.0.0 release notes explicitly add updates for connected controllers through Controllers and Sensors. Gamepadla exact controller specifications independently confirms firmware support.

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.

Not available

Width152Height106Depth60mm(6 × 4.2 × 2.4 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker Size 106 x 152 x 60 mm. Reordered into front-facing width 152, height 106 and depth 60, corroborated by labelled external views.

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.

Not available

246g(8.7 oz)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately 246 g assembled controller with its internal battery. This is not a scale measurement.

Certifications

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FCC ID

C3K191412Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/C3K1914Read 30 September 2026Microsoft wireless computer device model 1914 certification record. The physical model is the Xbox Series controller.

BKEHAC01328Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHAC013/Label/Label-and-Location-3265208.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Nintendo applicant label HAC-013_Label_170113, document 3265208. Rendered page 1 shows MOD. HAC-013 and FCC ID BKEHAC013 under the battery cover. A generic console manual misfiled in the exhibit set was excluded.

Other certifications

EU Declaration of Conformity, model 191427Regulatory filingcdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/wmcfx/documents/presentations/EU_DoC_1914_062122.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer EU Declaration of Conformity explicitly identifies Video Game Controller model 1914, marketed as Xbox Wireless Controller. This is a declaration, not a third-party award.

IC: 4360A-HAC013, Directive 2014/53/EU2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026The English compliance paragraph in original information guide FXA-HAC-A-FSS-EUR-WWW8 explicitly declares Nintendo Switch Pro Controller compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The separate 2024 health leaflet does not contain this paragraph. Its incorrect mapping was removed.28Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEHAC013/Label/Label-and-Location-3265208.pdfRead 7 October 2026The original applicant label was freshly downloaded, rendered and visually read. Page 1 explicitly prints IC 4360A-HAC013 under the battery cover. The EU directive has a separate original maker guide mapping.

In the box

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In the box

Not available

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, USB charging cable (HAC-010)2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker accessory page explicitly includes USB charging cable. Guide identifies included HAC-010 cable. No optional console adapter, case or charging dock inferred. Documentation is available online but not asserted as an extra physical item.

Cables included

AMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Not available

BNintendo Switch Pro Controller

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable (HAC-010)	1.5	1

Source2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 202621Retailer pagemediaworld.co.jp/products/12021930000Read 7 October 2026Added approximately 1.5 m to the existing single HAC-010 cable row. Exact OEM part identity is proved by the maker guide. Other existing cable facts are retained.

Carrying case

Not available

None30Reviewifixit.com/Device/Switch_Pro_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact original device page complete Box Contents lists controller and USB-C charging cable, with no carrying case. Applies to the standard reference package. Optional aftermarket cases are not included.

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.

Not available

1year13Maker product pagesupport.nintendo.com/hk/switch/support/eula/repair_polichy.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact maker warranty applicability lists Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Period is 12 months from purchase for Hong Kong original licensed products used in Hong Kong. Source market HK only. Statutory rights and other regional accessory warranties are excluded.

Stick drift warranty

Not available

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Links

Not compared

Product page

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

Not available

www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.html1Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original maker Technical Specifications table in Accessories page is the specification reference. A separate exact-model consumer datasheet was not found.

Manual

fcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdf11Owner's manualfcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdfRead 30 September 2026Microsoft Product and Regulatory Guide filed for controller model 1914. Hosted as a public FCC exhibit. A 2016 Micro-USB controller datasheet was rejected as the wrong generation.

www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf2Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current original maker two-page multilingual guide, FXA-HAC-A-FSS-EUR-WWW 8. English How to Use and complete Component Names and Functions read. Original 2024 health-only leaflet also read.

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.

Not available

Not available

Both are also in the API. Back to all controllers.