Nintendo · 2017 · Nintendo
Nintendo's premium controller for the Switch console, featuring Bluetooth connectivity, HD rumble, NFC for amiibo, and a 40-hour battery life.
Released alongside the Nintendo Switch in March 2017, the Pro Controller offered a traditional gamepad experience as an alternative to the Joy-Con controllers. It became one of the most popular Switch accessories, praised for its battery life (up to 40 hours) and ergonomics.
Rumble: Linear resonant actuators (LRA)
Motion: 6-axis motion sensor (accelerometer + gyroscope)
Trigger Type: digital
Button Layout: A B X Y
Works natively with these platforms (no adapter needed):
With a Joypad adapter, also works on additional consoles — see adapter compatibility below.
This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:
All buttons, analog sticks, and triggers are fully supported.
Rumble and feedback features are not available for this device.
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