"Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Halves Charging Time"

If you're a fan of the Nintendo Switch, you'll be thrilled to know that the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller charges in nearly half the time it takes for the original model. As Nintendo Life reported, Nintendo recently revealed the tech specs for the new $84.99 Switch 2 Pro Controller, stating that it takes approximately three-and-a-half hours to charge fully when using the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter or the USB-C charging cable. This is a significant improvement over the six hours required for the original Pro controller to reach a full charge.

What's more, this faster charging time does not compromise the exceptional 40-hour battery life of the Pro Controller. The Switch 2 Pro Controller maintains the same endurance, running for about 40 hours between charges. Additionally, it introduces the new C button and features two additional GL/GR buttons on the underside. The controller is also slightly lighter and smaller than its predecessor, enhancing portability and comfort.

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If you're not ready to let go of your original controller, you'll be pleased to hear that Nintendo has confirmed the original controller will be compatible with the new console system.

Nintendo officially introduced the Switch 2 during a 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month. Although pre-orders were initially scheduled to open in early April in the U.S., due to tariff-related uncertainties, Nintendo decided to delay the pre-order date to April 24. During this period, Nintendo confirmed that the $449.99 price for the Switch 2 console and its games would remain unchanged, though they raised prices on most Switch 2 accessories, with the Switch 2 Pro Controller increasing from $80 to $85.

For those interested in the specifics, here's a useful Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch comparison chart. If you're eager to secure a new Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, check out tips on how to increase your chances of getting a new Nintendo Switch 2 console on day one.