If you're a fan of the Nintendo Switch, you'll be thrilled to know that the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller charges significantly faster than its predecessor. As reported by Nintendo Life, the newly unveiled tech specs of the $84.99 Switch 2 Pro Controller reveal that it takes just about three and a half hours to fully charge, provided you use the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter or a USB-C charging cable. This is almost half the time it takes to charge the original Pro Controller, which requires around six hours.
The best part? This quicker charging time doesn't compromise the Pro Controller's impressive battery life. The Switch 2 Pro Controller maintains the fantastic 40-hour lifespan between charges that the original model boasts. Additionally, it features a new C button, two additional GL/GR buttons on the underside, and is slightly lighter and smaller than the original version, enhancing user comfort and control.
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For those attached to their original Pro Controller, there's good news: Nintendo has confirmed that the original controller will be compatible with the new console system. This ensures a seamless 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, the pre-order date was delayed to April 24. During this period, Nintendo confirmed that they would maintain the $449.99 price for the Switch 2 console and its games, although most Switch 2 accessories, including the Switch 2 Pro Controller, saw a price increase from $80 to $85.
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