Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
![]() A black Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | |
Developer | Nintendo Platform Technology Development |
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Manufacturer | Nintendo |
Type | Video game controller |
Generation | Eighth generation |
Release date | March 3, 2017 |
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Connectivity | |
Power | 1300 mAh,[2] USB-C connector (recharge)[3] |
Predecessor | Wii U GamePad and Wii U Pro Controller |
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a game controller manufactured and released by Nintendo for use with the Nintendo Switch video game console. It is an alternative controller to the Joy-Con.
Design and features[]
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller incorporates a button layout similar to that of the Wii's Classic Controller Pro, but utilizes a staggered analog stick layout employed by the GameCube controller and Microsoft's family of Xbox consoles, with its overall design being highly similar to that of the Xbox Wireless Controller. Up to eight Pro Controllers can be synced to the Nintendo Switch.[4] Additionally, the Pro Controller can also be paired with or connected to a PC for use with PC games, such as those on Steam which added support for the Pro Controller through a beta client update on May 9, 2018.[5][6] The Pro Controller also supports near-field communication for use with Nintendo's Amiibo line[7] as well as HD Rumble and motion controls.[8] The controller takes approximately 6 hours to fully charge.[9] When fully charged, the battery duration for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller can last approximately 40 hours.[9] The controller also features a USB-C connector, as well as coming with a USB-C to Type-A charging cord, which can be connected to the USB-A 2.0 ports on the Switch dock.
History[]
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller was unveiled along with the Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2016, and was released on March 3, 2017.[10][11]
Special editions[]
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is available in black, and also in the following special editions:
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2 edition: pink handles with a Pyra-inspired design
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate edition: white handles with a white Super Smash Bros. logo design
- Splatoon 2 edition: green handle (left), pink handle (right) with an ink splat design
- Monster Hunter Rise edition: black with a gold Magnamalo design
A special Splatoon 2 edition Pro Controller with golden handles was awarded to the winning team of the Pax East 2019 Inkling Open.[12]
A special Pro Controller imprinted with the Super Smash Bros. logo was awarded to the winners of the Super Smash Bros. tournament at Pax East 2019,[13] as well as to Shuto Moriya, the winner of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament at EVO Japan 2020.[14]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Gurwin, Gabe. "How to connect a Nintendo Switch controller to your PC". Digital Trends. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ Gurwin, Gabe. "How to get the most from your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller battery". Digital Trends. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ Abent, Eric (6 April 2018). "Nintendo issues Switch USB-C cable warning". SlashGear. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ "Controller pairing FAQ". Nintendo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ Good, Owen (4 May 2018). "Switch Pro Controller support comes to Steam". Polygon. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ Greenwald, Will. "How to Use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on a PC". PCMag.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ Donaldson, Alex (11 April 2019). "Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide – how to use amiibo". VG247.
- ^ Keach, Sean (2017-03-03). "Deal: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller already discounted to just £54.99". Trusted Reviews. Archived from the original on 2018-12-31. Retrieved 2018-12-31.
- ^ a b "Nintendo Support: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Power Issues". en-americas-support.nintendo.com. Retrieved 2020-01-04.
- ^ Gartenburg, Chaim (20 October 2016). "A close look at the Nintendo Switch's wild modular controller: the Joy-Con". VG247. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ Abent, Eric (25 January 2017). "Nintendo Switch Pro Controller released for sale [UPDATE: Sold Out]". SlashGear. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ Burch, Jennifer. "PAX East Smash and Splatoon winners announced, special Pro Controllers given as prizes". Nintendo Wire. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Burch, Jennifer. "PAX East Smash and Splatoon winners announced, special Pro Controllers given as prizes". Nintendo Wire. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ Craddock, Ryan (January 27, 2020). "Random: Smash Ultimate Evo Japan Champion Drops Golden Prize Controller On Stage". Nintendo Life. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
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