Like the Switch 2 itself, the Switch 2 Pro Controller largely follows the same formula that made its predecessor so good, while adding a few new features to the mix. This controller has HD Rumble 2 for improved vibrations. It adds two back buttons that you can map to any button you choose. And it has the same GameChat button that’s on the new Joy-Con 2. It also supports amiibo scanning and motion controls. Plus, it has an audio jack for headsets and a capture button to save screenshots and videos.
In his Switch 2 Pro Controller review, tech reviewer Michael Higham wrote, “It’s a premium product at a premium price, but if you mostly play your Nintendo Switch 2 docked, getting the new Pro Controller is a layup – you’ll definitely want something better than using the new Joy-Con with the grip attachment that’s included with the console, and the C button and back buttons give folks who already have a go-to Switch controller a reason to upgrade. As third-party options become readily available over time some may end up being more cost-effective, but that doesn’t take away from the Pro Controller being a great, and proven, first-party gamepad.”
It was only a few weeks ago (after the Switch 2 was already out) when first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games began appearing on Amazon. And while some reports suggested the missing Nintendo listings were due to a spat over third-party sales, Nintendo denied this report.
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