Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Review Calls It a Near-Perfect Official Option
The review positions the Switch 2 Pro Controller as a strong official alternative to third-party options, with the back buttons addressing a common complaint about the original Switch Pro Controller.
Reporting from 1 sources: ASCII.jp.
ASCII.jp reviewed the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, praising its grippy texture, light weight of about 235g, quiet button presses, and the addition of back buttons (GL/GR). The official controller costs 9,980 yen on Amazon as of June 26. The review recommends it for TV mode play and for users who prefer official accessories.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller earns high marks in a new ASCII.jp review for its texture, weight, and quiet operation. The official wireless controller, priced at 9,980 yen on Amazon as of June 26, weighs about 235g and features back buttons labeled GL and GR, a new addition compared to the original Switch Pro Controller. The review notes the controller's grippy feel and quiet button presses that avoid loud click or clack sounds. It supports amiibo reading via an NFC area marked by the logo on top, even when connected by wire. The author recommends it for TV mode play and for users who want to stick with official controllers.
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