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Say Goodbye to Long Charges: The Switch 2 Pro Controller is a Game Changer!

2025-04-22

Author: Ling

Are you fed up with the slow charging times of the Switch 1 Pro Controller? Well, get ready for a thrilling upgrade! The highly anticipated Switch 2 Pro Controller promises to revolutionize your gaming experience by slashing charge times significantly.

Nintendo has officially unveiled the technical specs for its latest controller, announcing that a full charge will take only 3.5 hours—thanks to the right cables, of course. In stark contrast, the original Pro Controller would leave you waiting nearly twice as long, at a frustrating six hours to reach full capacity.

What’s even better? Both the Switch 1 and Switch 2 Pro Controllers boast an impressive battery life of around 40 hours. This means you’ll still spend just as little time charging the new Pro Controller compared to its predecessor.

But the upgrades don’t stop there! The Switch 2 Pro Controller features exciting new elements such as a dedicated C Button, enhanced HD Rumble 2 technology, and two extra GL/GR buttons located at the back. It’s also slightly lighter and more compact, measuring 105mm x 148mm x 60.2mm and weighing just 235g—compared to the original's 246g.

And here's the kicker: this new controller finally includes a headphone jack—something gamers have been scratching their heads over since the release of the first model.

Don’t worry if you’re attached to your old controller; you can still use it with the Switch 2! However, just a heads up: you won’t be able to wake the console using the home button on the original Pro Controller.

With faster charging and snazzier features, the Switch 2 Pro Controller is shaping up to be a must-have accessory for every Nintendo fan!