Gaming / Controllers

NintendoController
Switch 2 Pro Controller
Released 5 June 2025.1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026 Last checked 16 October 2026.
- Form factor
- Gamepad
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2, Windows
- Stick sensor
- Potentiometer
- Connections
- Bluetooth, USB (wired)
73 of 151 fields known.
At a glance
Battery life
40h
Higher than 81% of other controllers.
General
- Series
- Not available
- Model numbers
- BEEAFSSKA, BEE-0085Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Retail model code BEEAFSSKA for original base Black package. Physical controller model BEE-008 is now independently confirmed from the exact Nintendo manual. Cable BEE-016 is not a controller identifier.10Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Switch 2 Pro Controller information leaflet. Physical controller BEE-008. BEE-016 is the included USB charging cable and is not put in controller model numbers. Existing US base retail code BEEAFSSKA retained.
- GTIN / EAN
- 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.
- Announced
- 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.
- Predecessor
- 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.
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $84.997Press releasenintendo.com/us/whatsnew/nintendo-maintains-nintendo-switch-2-pricing-retail-pre-orders-to-begin-april-24-in-u-sRead 30 September 2026April 18, 2025 launch MSRP table gives the Pro Controller at USD 84.99 before June 5 launch. Excludes US sales tax.27Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Resident-Evil-Requiem-New-special-edition-Switch-2-Pro-controller-now-available-for-preorder.1152391.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Only Resident Evil Requiem Edition original US preorder/launch 99.99 USD. Does not override base Black 84.99 USD. Current Nintendo 99.99 is corroboration only, not sole launch-price evidence. Local tax not normalized from an unstated source condition.28Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/purchase-termsRead 7 October 2026Tax handling only for the existing Resident Evil Requiem variant launch 99.99 USD. US shopping terms separate listed product pricing from applicable tax added at charge. Base original 84.99 USD is unchanged. No later current store price substituted for dated prelaunch evidence.
- Launch price (EU)
- Not available
- Markets
- 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.
- Colours
- Black, Resident Evil Requiem Edition1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026Maker base Black configuration. Existing released Resident Evil Requiem Edition is covered by its separate maker source. No themed edition laboratory test is claimed.5Retailer pagebestbuy.com/site/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-black/6625904.pRead 28 September 2026Black9Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-resident-evil-requiem-edition-127034Read 30 September 2026Released themed edition has the maker name Resident Evil Requiem Edition and a gunmetal-black visual design.
- Form factor
- Gamepad1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026
- Stick layout
- Offset6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Joystick positioning: Asymmetric
- Face button labels
- Nintendo6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Button layout: Switch
- Made by the platform holder
- Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026
Compatibility
- 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.
- Connection per platform
Platform Connection Nintendo Switch 2 Bluetooth Windows USB (wired) Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202619Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026One Windows USB-wired route via current Steam Input. full_features is unknown and omitted. Source does not establish GL/GR, audio jack, NFC or every console-specific function on Windows.- Official licence
- Not available
- 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.
- Mode switching
- Not available
- Native Steam Input support
- Yes18Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminputRead 7 October 2026Official Valve Steam Input API publishes an exact distinct controller type, not generic Xbox translation only. Direct current HTTP body includes this row, public web cache is older. PC Gamer January 2026 guide independently describes Steam Input recognition over USB on Windows. Transport/client restrictions apply, not Nintendo-endorsed cross-platform compatibility or all-feature support.19Reviewpcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-switch-pro-controller-on-pcRead 7 October 2026Updated January 14, 2026. Dedicated Switch and Switch 2 Steam setup says Steam Input supports newer Switch 2 Pro via USB since November 2025, while Bluetooth does not work in Steam. It documents Nintendo button-layout selection, controller layout and gyro calibration for the recognized controllers. Current official Valve API independently has exact Switch2ProController type 16. No GL/GR, audio, NFC or full-feature support on PC is inferred.
- Wakes the supported console
- Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Switch Wake Up: Yes
- Max phone length
- Not available
- Works with phone case
- Not available
Connectivity
- 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
- Controller Bluetooth version
- Not available
- Receiver connector
- Not available
- Wireless range (claimed)
- Not available
- Paired device slots
- Not available
- Wired connector
- USB-C2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026
- USB
- Not available
- Detachable cable
- Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026
- Cable length
- Not available
- Claimed polling rate by connection
- Not available
- Polling rate wired
- Not available
- Polling rate wireless
- Not available
- Polling rate Bluetooth
- Not available
Sticks
- Stick sensor
- Potentiometer6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Community spec, verified: Potentiometers
- Stick module name
- Not available
- Stick resolution (claimed)
- Not available
- Default dead zone (claimed)
- Not available
- Adjustable dead zone
- Not available
- Adjustable response curve
- Not available
- Adjustable stick tension
- No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
- Tension levels
- Not available
- Stick throw
- Not available
- Stick gate
- Not available
- Stick click (L3/R3)
- Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Left/Right Stick (pressable)
- Swappable stick tops
- Not available
- Stick tops included
- Not available
- 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.
Triggers
- Trigger sensor
- Digital6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Triggers pressing: Digital
- Trigger resolution
- Not available
- Trigger travel
- Not available
- Trigger stops
- No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
- Trigger stop positions
- Not available
- Trigger stop type
- Not available
- Shortest trigger travel
- Not available
- Adjustable trigger dead zone
- Not available
- Hair trigger mode
- Not available
- Adaptive triggers
- Not available
Buttons
- Face button switches
- Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
- Face button switch name
- Not available
- Swappable face buttons
- Not available
- Bumper switches
- Not available
- D-pad switches
- Membrane6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
- Rear grip buttons or 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
- Rear grip input type
- Buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 20263Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 28 September 2026GL/GR buttons shown on the back view (裏面)
- Removable rear paddles
- Not available
- Additional shoulder buttons
- 017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Moderator-verified community specification, not latency measurement. Its actual tooltip defines an additional pair on the top edge next to standard bumpers. None means zero additional shoulder controls, while standard L/R/ZL/ZR remain present. GL/GR rear grip buttons excluded.25Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Complete maker button inventory names only standard L/R/ZL/ZR shoulder controls, plus GL/GR explicitly rear grip buttons and front/system controls. No additional single shoulder control is present. This confirms zero beyond the standard four and resolves the community question wording that asks about an additional pair.
- Additional remappable buttons
- 21Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026
- On-controller remapping
- Not available
- Custom onboard profiles
- Not available
- Profile switch control
- Not available
- Turbo
- Not available
Feedback
- Rumble
- HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 2026HD Rumble 2
- Rumble motor type
- Not available
- Rumble motors in grips
- Not available
- Adjustable rumble
- Not available
Motion and touch
- 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
- Combined motion sensor axes
- Not available
- Gyro as mouse
- Not available
- Touchpad
- Not available
- Touchpads
- Not available
- Clickable touchpad
- Not available
- 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
- IR camera
- Not available
- Built-in display
- No6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
- Light bar
- Not available
- RGB lighting
- Not available
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Measured
- Measured input latency
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 - Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
- 19.4ms
- Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
- 13.08ms
- Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
- Not available
- Measured stick tests
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% - Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
- 0%
- Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
- 5.2%
- Measured battery life
- Not available
- Full charge time (measured)
- Not available
- Weight (measured)
- Not available
Audio
- 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
- Jack works over
- Not available
- Speaker
- Not available
- Microphone mute control
- Not available
- Expansion port
- Not available
Battery and charging
- Battery type
- Built-in2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 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
- Claimed battery life
Connection Hours (h) Bluetooth 40 - Longest claimed battery life
- 40h
- Charging connector
- USB-C2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026
- Full charge time (claimed)
- 210min2Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specsRead 28 September 2026Approx. 3.5 hours. Nintendo Japan's page says approx. 3 hours
- Charging dock
- None6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging dock: No
- Dock
- Not available
- Play while charging
- Not available
- 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.
Build
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- Shell material
- Not available
- Grip texture
- Not available
- Swappable grips
- Not available
- Swappable faceplate
- Not available
- User-replaceable parts
- Not available
Software
- Companion app
- Not available
- App platforms
- Not available
- User firmware updates
- Yes6Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026
Dimensions and weight
Front and side, drawn to scale.
- Body dimensions
- 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
Certifications
- 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.
- 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.
In the box
- 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
- Cables included
Type Count USB-A to USB-C charging cable 1 Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674Read 30 September 202614Reviewgaming-pad.com/controller/review-nintendo-switch-2-pro-controllerRead 7 October 2026One included BEE-016 cable, refined endpoints from same package unboxing sentence. Nintendo maker leaflet names BEE-016. No AC adapter cable length imported. Existing in_the_box generic cable description remains valid.- Carrying case
- Not available
Warranty
- Stick drift warranty
- Not available
Links
- 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
- 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
- Manual
- www.nintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdf8Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch2/NSwitch2_Information_ProController_EUR.pdfRead 30 September 2026English health and safety and pairing leaflet for the Switch 2 Pro Controller, revision June 2025.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Compare with
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Launch price (US) | Colours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEEAFSSKA | 00045496885861 | $84.99 | Black |
| Not available | 00045496886288 | $99.99 | Resident Evil Requiem Edition |
Sources
We read 28 sources for this controller. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674
- Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/hardware/nintendo-switch-2/tech-specs
- Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.html
- Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-2-pro-controller-123674
- Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404
- Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/api/isteaminput
- Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-94704613
- Regulatory filingfccid.io/BKEBEE008
- Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/hardware/switch2/accessories/controller.html
- Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/purchase-terms
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