Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
	A Nintendo Switch Pro Controller in black
Manufacturer	Nintendo
Type	Video game controller
Generation	Eighth generation
Release date	March 3, 2017
Input	2 × analog sticks; Accelerometer; Gyroscope; Digital D-pad; 10 × digital face buttons (two buttons found under analog sticks; controller features additional button for syncing purposes); 2 × digital shoulder buttons; 2 × digital triggers;
Connectivity	Bluetooth; Near Field Communication; USB-C;
Power	1300 mAh, USB-C connector (recharge)
Predecessor	Wii U GamePad and Wii U Pro Controller

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, commonly abbreviated as Switch Pro Controller, is a game controller manufactured and released by Nintendo for use with the Nintendo Switch video game console. It is an alternative controller to the Joy-Con.

History[]

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller was unveiled along with the Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2016, and was released on March 3, 2017.^[4]^[5]

Features[]

Up to eight Pro Controllers can be synced to the Nintendo Switch.^[6] Additionally, the Pro Controller can also be paired with or connected to a PC for use with PC games, such as those on Steam which added support for the Pro Controller through a beta client update on May 9, 2018.^[7]^[8] The Pro Controller also supports near-field communication for use with Nintendo's Amiibo line^[9] as well as HD Rumble and motion controls.^[10]

Special editions[]

The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is also available in the following special editions:

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 edition: pink handles
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate edition: white handles
Splatoon 2 edition: green handle (left), pink handle (right)

References[]

↑ Gurwin, Gabe. "How to connect a Nintendo Switch controller to your PC". Digital Trends. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:
↑ Gurwin, Gabe. "How to get the most from your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller battery". Digital Trends. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:
↑ Abent, Eric. "Nintendo issues Switch USB-C cable warning". SlashGear. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:
↑ Gartenburg, Chaim. "A close look at the Nintendo Switch's wild modular controller: the Joy-Con". VG247. Retrieved 30 December 2018. {{cite web}}:
↑ Abent, Eric. "Nintendo Switch Pro Controller released for sale [UPDATE: Sold Out]". SlashGear. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:
↑ "Controller pairing FAQ". Nintendo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:
↑ Good, Owen. "Switch Pro Controller support comes to Steam". Polygon. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:
↑ Greenwald, Will. "How to Use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on a PC". PCMag.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:
↑ Donaldson, Alex. "Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide – how to use amiibo". VG247. {{cite web}}:
↑ Keach, Sean (2017-03-03). "Deal: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller already discounted to just £54.99". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2018-12-31. {{cite web}}:

[1] Gurwin, Gabe. "How to connect a Nintendo Switch controller to your PC". Digital Trends. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:

[2] Gurwin, Gabe. "How to get the most from your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller battery". Digital Trends. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:

[3] Abent, Eric. "Nintendo issues Switch USB-C cable warning". SlashGear. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:

[4] Gartenburg, Chaim. "A close look at the Nintendo Switch's wild modular controller: the Joy-Con". VG247. Retrieved 30 December 2018. {{cite web}}:

[5] Abent, Eric. "Nintendo Switch Pro Controller released for sale [UPDATE: Sold Out]". SlashGear. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:

[6] "Controller pairing FAQ". Nintendo.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:

[7] Good, Owen. "Switch Pro Controller support comes to Steam". Polygon. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:

[8] Greenwald, Will. "How to Use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on a PC". PCMag.com. Retrieved 31 December 2018. {{cite web}}:

[9] Donaldson, Alex. "Zelda: Breath of the Wild guide – how to use amiibo". VG247. {{cite web}}:

[10] Keach, Sean (2017-03-03). "Deal: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller already discounted to just £54.99". Trusted Reviews. Retrieved 2018-12-31. {{cite web}}:

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Nintendo Switch
Hardware	Nintendo Switch • Joy-Con • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller • Amiibo • Nintendo Labo
Software and services	System software (Mii • Nintendo eShop) • Switch Online • Apps (Niconico • YouTube) • Games (A-L • M-Z • Best-selling • Pro Controller) • Nintendo Account (My Nintendo)

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