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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

$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.

$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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Stick layout

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

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

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

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

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Platforms

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.

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

ANintendo 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.

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

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.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

USB

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Detachable cable

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

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

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.

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

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

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-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)

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-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

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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

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

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

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

D-pad switches

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

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.

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

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.

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)

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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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

Not available

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.

Not available

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Turbo

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Not available

Macros

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-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 pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 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.

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

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

Rumble motor type

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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

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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

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.

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

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

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

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

IR camera

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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

No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-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

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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.

ANintendo 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.

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.

19.4ms=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.

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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.

Not available

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.

13.08ms=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.

Not available

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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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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.

ANintendo 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

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

5.2%=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 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

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

Jack works over

Not available

Not available

Speaker

Not available

Not available

Microphone

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Battery capacity

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

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

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.

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.

ANintendo 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

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

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.

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

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

None6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging 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

Not available

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

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.

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

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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

Not available

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

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

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App platforms

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User firmware updates

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

ANintendo 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.

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

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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.

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.

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

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Links

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Product page

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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