Switch Pro Controller
Nintendo · 2017 · Nintendo
Overview
Nintendo's premium controller for the Switch console, featuring Bluetooth connectivity, HD rumble, NFC for amiibo, and a 40-hour battery life.
History
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.
Technical Details
Output modes
- Default
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057E:2009 - GuliKit KingKong Pro 2 — Switch (emulates Switch Pro Controller)
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Community testing
Real controller-tester sessions on joypad.ai matched to this device by its hardware ID.
Specifications
Rumble: Linear resonant actuators (LRA)
Motion: 6-axis motion sensor (accelerometer + gyroscope)
Trigger Type: digital
Button Layout: A B X Y
Native Compatibility
Works natively with these platforms (no adapter needed):
With a Joypad adapter, also works on additional consoles — see adapter compatibility below.
Joypad Adapter Compatibility
This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:
DIY Build Guides
Build your own adapter for the Switch Pro Controller with these step-by-step guides:
Test This Controller
Connect your Switch Pro Controller and test its buttons, analog sticks, and motion — right in your browser.
🎮 Test this controllerSupport Status
Supported inputs: 16 buttons, 2 analog sticks, and motion.
No output feedback is available for this device.
Documentation
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