"Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Halves Charging Time"

Gamers, get ready for a significant upgrade with the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. As reported by Nintendo Life, the latest tech specs reveal that charging your new Pro Controller will take approximately half the time of the original model. With the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter or a USB-C charging cable, you'll only need around three-and-a-half hours to fully charge, compared to the six hours required for the original Pro Controller.

What's more exciting is that this faster charging time doesn't compromise the impressive battery life. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller maintains a robust 40-hour battery life, matching its predecessor's endurance. Alongside the enhanced charging capabilities, the new controller introduces the C button and adds two new GL/GR buttons on the underside. It's also designed to be slightly lighter and smaller, enhancing your gaming experience.

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If you're still attached to your original Pro Controller, you'll be pleased to know that Nintendo has confirmed the original controller will be compatible with the new console system. This means you won't have to part ways with your trusted gear just yet.

Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 during a 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month. Initially, pre-orders were set to open in early April in the U.S., but due to tariff-related uncertainties, Nintendo delayed the pre-order date to April 24. Despite the delay, the price of the Switch 2 console and its games remains at $449.99. However, there has been a price increase on most Switch 2 accessories, with the Switch 2 Pro Controller now costing $85, up from $80.

For those considering the upgrade, check out the Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch comparison chart to see all the differences at a glance. And if you're eager to secure your new console on launch day, learn how to increase your chances of getting a new Nintendo Switch 2 console on day one.