Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Preorders Are Available Now

A bunch of first-party Nintendo accessories are launching alongside the Switch 2 on June 5, and the new Pro Controller figures to be one of the most popular picks. If you’re one of the many Switch owners who doesn’t like using Joy-Con Controllers in docked mode, even when attached to the grip, the Switch 2 Pro Controller might feel more like a must-have accessory than an optional one. You can preorder the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller now for $84 at Walmart ($85 at other retailers). Nintendo Switch 2 console preorders are available now, too, but it’s predictably difficult to secure one at the moment.

The Switch 2 Pro Controller looks quite similar to the original, but it does have one major new feature: two remappable back buttons. Nintendo has also implemented a few quality-of-life improvements as well as the new C button for the Switch 2’s GameChat feature.

Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller

$85 | Releases June 5

Along with the aforementioned new remappable back buttons, you’ll also find a headphone jack, which was a notable omission on the original Switch Pro controller.

As far as looks are concerned, it’s quite similar to the original Switch Pro Controller, with offset analog sticks, a D-pad, four face buttons, and the conventional triggers and bumpers on the top.

The new Pro Controller also features enhanced rumble and gyro motion controls. While the thumbsticks do not use Hall Effect sensors (neither do the new Joy-Con 2), Nintendo’s internal team designed the sticks to offer a smoother and quieter experience.

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While the new Switch 2 Pro Controller looks to be an excellent addition for anyone who plans to play the console in docked mode, it’s worth reiterating that existing Bluetooth controllers for Switch will work on the new console, including the original Pro Controller.

The Switch 2’s ability to recognize a vast array of existing controllers means you may also want to consider third-party gamepads such as the

Nintendo Switch 2 Mario Kart World Console Bundle

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Nintendo Switch 2 Console Preorders

$450 | Releases June 5

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