Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Controller · 2017
86
/ 100
From $69
VS
Nintendo Switch 2 wins by 6
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2
Custom NVIDIA · 7.9″ 1080p 120Hz · DLSS
92
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict
Nintendo Switch 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) lands at 86 and Nintendo Switch 2 at 92. That puts Nintendo Switch 2 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Nintendo Switch 2 if…
- ✓Massive generational leap
- ✓DLSS upscaling in handheld
- ✓4K 60 in dock with supported titles
Score breakdown
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
86 performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
Nintendo Switch 2
92 performance 90
games 96
features 94
value 86
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Nintendo Switch 2
Type
Controller
—
Color
Black
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Release year
2017
—
Chip
—
Custom NVIDIA T239
Handheld display
—
7.9″ 1080p 120Hz HDR
Storage
—
256 GB UFS
RAM
—
12 GB LPDDR5X
Output
—
4K 60 in dock
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Pros
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
Nintendo Switch 2
Pros
- +Massive generational leap
- +DLSS upscaling in handheld
- +4K 60 in dock with supported titles
Cons
- −Joy-Con drift persists for some
- −Game Key Cards confusion
- −Premium price vs OG Switch
FAQ: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) vs Nintendo Switch 2
Which is better, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Nintendo Switch 2? +
Nintendo Switch 2 scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is Nintendo Switch 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in games.
Does Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Nintendo Switch 2 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.