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General

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Series

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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.

101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section identifies Gamepad model 1011. The Puck is separate model 1012 and is not a controller model number.

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.

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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.

12 November 20255Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 2026Announced November 12, 2025 with Steam Machine and Steam Frame

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

Available2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026

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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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.

$993Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 20268Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. US USD 99 excluding sales tax. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

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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€998Press releasegamingonlinux.com/2026/04/the-new-steam-controller-releases-may-4thRead 30 September 2026Valve April 27, 2026 launch press release reproduced and reported here. EU EUR 99 including applicable VAT. This is launch evidence, not a later package-price API.

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.

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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.

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Form factor

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

Gamepad1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four grip inputs, TMR sticks and two trackpads.

Stick layout

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

Symmetric7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joystick positioning: Symmetric

Face button labels

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

Xbox7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Button layout: Xbox

Made by the platform holder

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Compatibility

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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.

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS, Android, iOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Any device running Steam or the Steam Link app: Windows, Mac and Linux PCs, tablets and smart phones. Some titles do not work on macOS7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Android and iOS listed as unverified community specs

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

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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.

Steam controller mode, XInput, Keyboard and mouse7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Test setup table separately names Steam mode and XInput mode. XInput is supplied through Steam software translation and does not imply a standalone Xbox-compatible firmware protocol.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Review tests default trackpad/keyboard behaviour without Steam running. Gamepad behaviour requires Steam Input translation. Keyboard/mouse mode is not standalone Xbox compatibility.

Mode switching

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Button combo12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current pairing guide uses Steam+A+R1/L1 for right/left Puck slots and Steam+B+R1/L1 for right/left Bluetooth slots. USB mode uses direct cable connection. Exact button hold conditions are in the linked boot-chord table.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Complete current table records power-state and hold-duration conditions for Puck and Bluetooth slot selection, Bluetooth pairing, and backpack mode.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Wakes a Steam Machine

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

USB (wired), 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G, Bluetooth and USB-C.

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

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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.

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Receiver connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Steam Controller Puck connects to PC via USB-C

Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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412Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Two Puck memories plus independent left and right Bluetooth memories. Four remembered links, not four simultaneous active connections. Current guide and boot-chord table scope.13Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/345E-F55E-E96C-E0CFRead 8 October 2026Table separately names left/right Puck bonding information and left/right Bluetooth pairing information. Read with the troubleshooting guide statement that Bluetooth pairing is independent of Puck pairing.

Wired connector

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

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

USB

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Detachable cable

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

Yes3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

Cable length

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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.

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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.

ANintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

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BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Polling rate (Hz)
2.4 GHz	250

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as '~8ms full end-to-end, 4ms polling rate (measured at 5m)' over the Puck9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 250 Hz.

Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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250Hz=CalculatedFrom Claimed polling rate by connection

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

TMR1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: TMR sticks.

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

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K-Silver JS134Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026K-Silver TMR sticks from the JS13 family, customised with Valve

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

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

Yes5Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_Controller_(2026)Read 28 September 20262 x clickable analog sticks (L3, R3)

Swappable stick tops

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

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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.

Soldered14Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 teardown states that TMR stick mechanisms are soldered to the mainboard. Replacing the mechanism requires soldering or replacing the board. Steam Deck modular sticks are not inherited.

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.

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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

Hall effect4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Hall effect triggers

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

No3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026No trigger locks7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 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/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

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

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D-pad switches

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

Membrane7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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

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

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20264x assignable grip buttons9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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)

Buttons1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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.

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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

41Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Tech Specs control list has four assignable rear grip buttons. Standard ABXY, D-pad, stick clicks, L/R bumpers and triggers, Steam and QAM controls are excluded.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: four grip inputs.

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

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Turbo

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Macros

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

Yes7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Share or capture button

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

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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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table and hands-on sections: four haptic motors split two grips and two pads.

Rumble motor type

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LRA1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

Rumble motors in grips

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21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20262x high output LRA motors in grips. 2 more LRA motors sit in the trackpads9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Four haptic motors split two grips and two pads. Only the two grip motors are counted here.

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.

07Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Trigger vibration: No

Adjustable rumble

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Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English Vibration section states that controller vibration can be adjusted or turned off.

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

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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61Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: six-axis gyro.

Gyro as mouse

Not available

Yes6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026Review describes gyro and trackpad Steam Input mapping for mouse-style aiming. Requires Steam Input configuration.9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gyro controls operate the desktop mouse.

Touchpad

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

Touchpads

Not available

21Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: two trackpads.

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

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Pressure-sensitive for configurable click strength (haptic click)

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

IR camera

Not available

Not available

Built-in display

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

No7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Light bar

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RGB lighting

Not available

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Lighting zones

Not available

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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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
USB (wired)	Button	6.6	3.47	12.92	1.95	256	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	4.07	1.51	6.81	1.32	253	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	4.12	1.78	6.09	1.11	241.49	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	5.08	1.11	9.32	3.1	241.49	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	6.25	4.15	8.71	1.15	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.75	3.94	14.9	3.19	258.46	Windows
2.4 GHz	Button	9.14	5.87	15.33	1.77	271	Windows
2.4 GHz	Stick	7.35	4.53	10.12	1.33	272	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	9.76	5.18	16.35	2.37	129	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	8.04	3.87	13.66	2.14	131	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	7.26	3.57	10.87	2.07	134.23	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	10.21	3.17	16.09	4.31	134.23	Windows

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 on Windows. Cable, Dongle (Puck) and Bluetooth, each in XInput mode (vCuda, Win 10, 2026-05-08) and Steam mode (John Punch, Win 11, 2026-06-06). Polling is the reported rate

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

6.6ms=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.

Not available

9.14ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

9.76ms=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

5.08ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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

Not available

7.75ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

Not available

10.21ms=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

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	8.2%	2,702	3.7%
Right	0%	9.1%	2,702	3.4%

Source7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, Steam Raw Input over cable, 2026-07-14 22:48, uncalibrated. 'No Inner Deadzone' stored as 0. 11.4 bit both sticks

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

9.1%=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.

ANintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

Not available

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Rumble	Hours (h)
No	72.9

Source4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 2026Sticks held deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once per second, no rumble. 6:12 PM Saturday to 7:06 PM Tuesday (72 h 54 min). Connection not stated16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Preserved existing 72.9-hour no-rumble row: sticks rubber-banded deflected, Steam Input sends Enter once each second, Saturday 18:12 to Tuesday 19:06. Reviewer warns that real gameplay is shorter with haptics. Connection, tracking, firmware and lighting conditions were not stated and remain unknown.

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

206min17Measurementgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026GamersNexus 2026 controller review, Charge Speed. Direct USB charging after the controller battery was depleted in its runtime test took 3 hours 26 minutes to full, exactly 206 minutes. Steam Deck adapter rated 15 W at 5 V or 45 W at 20 V, with a power interposer to record charging power. This is the measured controller charge duration, not the adapter rating or a Puck charging result. Numerical starting percentage, controller operating state, firmware and the exact full-charge endpoint criterion are not stated.

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

Not available

259g(9.1 oz)9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table explicitly reports claimed 292 g and 259 g as measured. Sample configuration is not given, so the 33 g discrepancy remains unresolved and is not treated as a corrected maker claim.

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

No6Reviewtechradar.com/computing/peripherals-accessories/valve-steam-controller-2026Read 30 September 2026No audio jack on the controller7Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Jack works over

Not available

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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

Not available

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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

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.

Not available

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.

Yes11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product guide identifies the rechargeable lithium-ion battery contained in the controller. This is the built-in pack, not an additional spare.

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

2,178mAh10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-teardown-simple-to-open-easy-to-fixRead 30 September 2026Teardown reads the Getac battery label as 2178 mAh and 8.39 Wh. This is the nominal component rating, not a measured battery capacity or a calculated estimate.

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.

8.39Wh1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 8.39 Wh Li-ion.

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

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Hours (h)
35

Source1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 202635+ hours of gameplay, less with Steam Frame tracking9Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: 35+ hours.

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

35h=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 pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: USB-C.

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

Not available

Charging dock

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

Included1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Dock

Not available

Steam Controller Puck1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Product specification table: Puck 2.4G.

Play while charging

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026USB-C tethered 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.

LED12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026LED above the Steam button indicates low battery with dim red and charging with a breathing pattern. Other colours identify the connection or update mode.

Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

Not available

Matte finish15Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact 2026 review, Ergonomic design: same matte finish as Steam Deck. No unreported rubber grip or polymer grade is inferred.

Swappable grips

Not available

Not available

Swappable faceplate

Not available

Not available

User-replaceable parts

Not available

Battery11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026The manual explicitly permits battery replacement using Valve instructions and an authorized replacement battery. Leaking or physically damaged batteries require qualified professional service. Other internal parts are not presented as normal user replacements.

Software

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Companion app

Not available

Steam1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Configured through Steam Input in the Steam client12Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Current guide requires Steam running for proper controller game functionality. Non-Steam games can need manual setup or may block emulated input. macOS needs the stated Input Monitoring and Accessibility permissions.

App platforms

Not available

Windows, macOS, Linux, SteamOS1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026

User firmware updates

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

Yes4Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 28 September 20267Measurementgamepadla.com/steam-controller.htmlRead 30 September 202612Maker product pagehelp.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/33E8-5EDF-24E6-4CFBRead 8 October 2026Public current guide: Steam Settings > Controller shows controller and Puck firmware updates. SteamOS uses Settings > System > Hardware Updates. Prelaunch beta requirement is not imposed on retail users.16Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs-peripherals/valve-steam-controller-review-latency-benchmarks-battery-lifeRead 8 October 2026Prelaunch review used Steam beta for an update. Current official support now gives normal Steam and SteamOS update routes, so beta is not treated as a retail requirement.

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

Width159Height111Depth57mm(6.3 × 4.4 × 2.2 in)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 2026Published as 111mm x 159mm x 57mm, read as height x width x depth

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

292g(10.3 oz)1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 20269Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/game-pads/steam-controller-2026-reviewRead 30 September 2026Reviewer specification table reports 292 g as the claimed weight.

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.

2AES4-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section: gamepad 1011, FCC ID 2AES4-1011. Puck certification is 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.

ISED Canada 20207-101111Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026English regulatory section explicitly gives gamepad IC ID 20207-1011. Puck IC ID 20207-1012 is excluded.

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

Steam Controller, Steam Controller Puck, USB-C to USB-A cable2Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/api/packagedetailsRead 28 September 2026Steam Controller Puck (USB cable included)3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026

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.

BValve Steam Controller (2026)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-A	1

Source3Reviewtomsguide.com/gaming/gaming-peripherals/steam-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Puck connects with the included USB-C to USB-A cable

Carrying case

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Warranty

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

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.

Not available

Stick drift warranty

Not available

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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

store.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontroller1Maker product pagestore.steampowered.com/hardware/steamcontrollerRead 30 September 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

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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.

steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdf11Owner's manualsteamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/steamworks_docs/english/steam_controller_2026_manual.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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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