Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Halves Charging Time

Get ready for a game-changer with the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, which significantly cuts down the charging time compared to its predecessor. As Nintendo Life reports, the newly unveiled tech specs of the $84.99 Switch 2 Pro Controller reveal that it takes approximately three-and-a-half hours to fully charge using either the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter or the USB-C charging cable. This is a substantial improvement, nearly halving the six hours required to charge the original Pro Controller.

What's even more impressive is that this faster charging time doesn't compromise the Pro Controller's exceptional battery life. The Switch 2 Pro Controller still offers an impressive 40-hour battery life between charges. Additionally, the new controller introduces the innovative C button and includes two new GL/GR buttons on the underside. It's also designed to be slightly lighter and smaller than the original, enhancing comfort and portability.

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If you're attached to your original controller, you'll be pleased to know that Nintendo has confirmed the original controller will be compatible with the new console system. This ensures a smooth transition for existing users.

Nintendo officially introduced the Switch 2 during a 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month. Initially, pre-orders were slated to open in early April in the U.S., but due to tariff-related uncertainties, Nintendo has delayed the pre-order date to April 24. Despite the delay, Nintendo has maintained the $449.99 price point for the Switch 2 console and its games, though they have raised prices on most Switch 2 accessories, with the Switch 2 Pro Controller now costing $85, up from $80.

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