Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Charges Faster Than Original
Nintendo has revealed new details about the upcoming **Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller**, highlighting a major improvement over its predecessor: a significantly faster charging time.
According to Nintendo’s official website, the new controller will fully charge in **just 3.5 hours**, compared to the **6 hours** required for the original Switch Pro Controller. Despite having a smaller **1070mAh battery** (down from 1300mAh), the Switch 2 Pro Controller still offers up to **40 hours of gameplay** on a full charge.
Key Differences:
– **Faster charging time** (3.5 hours vs. 6 hours)
– **New features:** Back buttons and a new “C” button for GameChat
– **Slightly lighter design:** 235g vs. 246g
– **Increased price:** Now **$84.99**, up from the original $79.99
While the controller’s faster charging and added features are welcome upgrades, the price increase is part of a broader trend affecting several Switch 2 accessories, which Nintendo attributes to “changes in market conditions.”
The **Nintendo Switch 2** is expected to launch in the coming months, with pre-orders opening soon.
