Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Is Now Available At Amazon For
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is now available to purchase at Amazon for $84, one dollar before MSRP--the same price you can buy it for at Walmart. The first-party controller was listed on Amazon not long after the retailer started selling Nintendo-published games again. Amazon also has the Nintendo Switch 2 console and Mario Kart Bundle, though these are only available by invitation.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
$84
The Switch 2 Pro Controller has a matte black finish with light gray triggers and shoulder buttons. The color scheme and matte finish gives it a slightly different look and noticeably different feel than the original's translucent plastic with textured handles.
Overall, the form factor is quite similar, though there are a few notable changes. The biggest additions are the back buttons, which can be remapped to any button input by holding down the Home button for a few seconds. Nintendo's new C button for GameChat was added between the right stick and D-pad, and you'll find a 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom.
Like the original, the new Pro Controller has a built-in gyroscope for motion controls, HD Rumble, and NFC support for Amiibo. Nintendo made improvements to the rumble motors, motion controls, and the analog sticks. Unfortunately, the sticks do not utilize Hall Effect sensor technology, but they do feel much smoother and don't make as much noise.
There are other great traditional controllers for Nintendo Switch 2, including a handful of budget-friendly options from popular controller manufacturer 8BitDo. Shortly after the Switch 2 launched, 8BitDo released firmware updates for several of its customizable controllers to make them fully compatible with the console. Most notably, the flagship 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller works wonderfully on Switch 2.
8BitDo Wireless Controllers for Switch 2
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller -- $63 (
$70) - 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad -- $70 | Releases August 12
- 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller -- $48 (
$60) - 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller -- $45 (
$50) - 8BitDo SN30 Pro Bluetooth Controller -- $40.49 (
$45) - 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller -- $27 (
$30) - 8BitDo USB Adapter 1 & 2 -- $19 (
$20)- Adds support Xbox, PlayStation, and other Bluetooth controllers
8BitDo also added support for its USB Adapter and USB Adapter 2, which allow you to sync a wide range of Bluetooth controllers to your Switch 2 that otherwise wouldn't be supported.
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