Tom's Guide90
A sturdy, well-laid-out controller with excellent battery life and lag-free play that the reviewer calls a must-have for serious Switch 2 owners.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
4 expert reviews
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Best Switch 2 controller
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, and 3 recommend it. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and 1 more
The catch: It is expensive, and the sticks are not Hall effect and may drift.
One critic disagrees
Scores run from 70 to 90All 4 scores printed by the outletsThe Verge's review has no printed score; we read it as 70/100. The other 3 average 90.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller?
Trusted Reviews90
Described as one of Nintendo's best pads, with superb feel, battery life and precise controls, lifted further by back buttons and audio.
TechRadar90
After about three weeks of play, the reviewer sees a clear improvement over the previous pad with comfort and long battery life.
The Verge70
A step up from the old Pro Controller thanks to rear buttons, a headphone jack and better feel, and worth it if those appeal.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
No clear pattern.
What critics dislike most
Price3 of 4
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Common questions
Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller worth it?
Most critics think so: 3 of 4 recommend it. It is expensive, and the sticks are not Hall effect and may drift.
Do critics agree about the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller?
One critic disagrees: scores range from 70 (The Verge) to 90 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 20 points across 4 reviews. The Verge's review has no printed score; we read it as 70/100. The other 3 average 90.
What do critics dislike about the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller?
Price (3 of 4 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller?
The GameSir G8+ (critic score 88), top pick, narrowly.