Nintendo · Entertainment
The most comfortable way to play Switch 2 docked, and reviewers call it Nintendo's most refined gamepad. It costs more than most third-party options, lacks Hall effect sticks, and does not work on the original Switch.
Nintendo's full-size controller for Switch 2, adding two mappable GL/GR rear buttons, a C button for GameChat, a 3.5mm headset jack and HD Rumble 2, with about 40 hours of battery.
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Switch 2 owners who play mostly on a TV and want a full-size controller.
| Battery | 1070mAh lithium-ion, approx. 40 hours |
|---|---|
| Charging time | Approx. 3 hours |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC; USB-C connector |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope |
| Audio | 3.5mm 4-pole stereo jack |
| Weight | Approx. 8.3 oz |
| Compatibility | Nintendo Switch 2 only |
| Store | Link |
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