"Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Halves Charging Time"

Gamers, get ready to cut your charging time in half with the new Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. As highlighted by Nintendo Life, Nintendo has recently revealed the tech specs for this upgraded $84.99 accessory. You'll be thrilled to know it now takes just about three-and-a-half hours to fully charge, a significant improvement over the original model's six-hour charge time, when using the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter or the USB-C charging cable.

Even better, this quicker charge time doesn't compromise the controller's impressive battery life. The Pro Controller 2 maintains the fantastic 40-hour playtime between charges. Plus, it introduces the new C button, adds two additional GL/GR buttons on the underside, and comes in a slightly lighter and smaller package than its predecessor.

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If you're not ready to let go of your original Pro Controller, no worries—Nintendo has confirmed that the original controller will be compatible with the new console system.

Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 during a 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month. Although pre-orders were initially scheduled to open in early April in the U.S., due to tariff-related uncertainties, the date was pushed back to April 24. Despite the delay, Nintendo has decided to maintain the $449.99 price for both the Switch 2 console and its games, though they've raised prices on most Switch 2 accessories, with the Switch 2 Pro Controller increasing from $80 to $85.

For a detailed look at what's new, check out the Nintendo Switch 2 vs Nintendo Switch comparison chart. And if you're eager to get your hands on the latest console, learn how to increase your chances of getting a new Nintendo Switch 2 console on day one.