The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is an optional accessory for the Switch that acts as a successor to the Wii U Pro Controller and has a very similar layout. It acts as a more conventional controller, and an alternative from the Joy-Con. It has a similar layout to a pair of Joy-Con, with the and positions swapped compared from the Wii U GamePad and Wii U Pro Controller, NFC reader for amiibo, motion controls, and HD Rumble. A notable difference between the layouts is that the Pro Controller has a proper , rather than the separated array of directional buttons the Joy-Con (L) has. TechRadar and IGN similarly praised the controller's handling, build quality and battery life, but criticized its high price. [18] [19] TechRadar also criticized its rear triggers for being too shallow. The Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller is a premium product boasting premium grips and a semi-transparent casing. It has the same buttons as the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode, and is designed to be held and operated more easily than the Joy-Con Controllers! The primary difference in the controls is that while the directional controls on the Joy-Con (L) are made up of different buttons, the Pro Controller has a single + Control Pad, similar to previous systems.

What a looker, huh? Make sure to let us know if you manage to secure one of these beauties for yourself with a comment below. 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, [16] as well as to Shuto Moriya, the winner of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament at EVO Japan 2020. [17] Reception [ edit ]

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Limited Edition - Side image of Controller The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller contains 2 linear resonant actuators, each with independent HD Rumble capabilities, creating a similar effect as with the Joy-Con Controllers. The HD rumble function included in the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller creates an immersive gameplay experience that isn’t possible with images and sounds alone.

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a video game controller developed by Nintendo and produced by various manufacturers [4] for use with the Nintendo Switch console. It is an alternative to Joy-Con. Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device". Apple Support. 2023-04-24 . Retrieved 2023-07-23. The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular gaming consoles on the market, now surpassing 122 million hardware sales in its 6-year lifespan. This means a lot of people who need a controller option outside of just the native joy-cons! The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is Nintendo's official first-party controller that works across all titles and is the premiere controller to use when gaming on Nintendo Switch. With HD Rumble, built-in amiibo functionality, motion controls and one of the most impressive battery spans around this comfortable durable controller is a fantastic accessory for any gamer. Up and down are used for signals. On the map screen, holding while pressing left, right or up Super Jumps to a specific player and down Super Jumps to the spawn point. Can also be used to navigate menus.

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A new version of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller was spotted in stores around October 14, 2019, although the only changes to it were slight parts changes, and its Universal Product Code being updated from 104889D to 104889E. [14] Special editions [ edit ] Abent, Eric (25 January 2017). "Nintendo Switch Pro Controller released for sale [UPDATE: Sold Out]". SlashGear . Retrieved 31 December 2018. Unique versions of the Pro Controller were given as prizes to the winners of various official Splatoon 2 tournaments which had the same decorated face plate as the Splatoon 2 Edition, but with gold colored grips.

Good, Owen (4 May 2018). "Switch Pro Controller support comes to Steam". Polygon . Retrieved 31 December 2018. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller was unveiled along with the Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2016, and was released on March 3, 2017. [12] [13] Lynch, Gerald (2018-04-12). "Nintendo Switch Pro Controller review". TechRadar . Retrieved 2023-01-14. Allows players to transform into swim form. In this form, Inklings and Octolings are able to move faster through their own ink and jump farther. You can also use amiibo on your Nintendo Switch by tapping them to the NFC touchpoint on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller!Taguiam, Rhenn (14 September 2020). "Nintendo: The 9 Best Third-Party Switch Pro Controllers". Game Rant . Retrieved 14 November 2023. Used to throw clams that the player is holding while playing Clam Blitz. Also used to throw Golden Eggs in Salmon Run Next Wave.