Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Controller · 2017
86
/ 100
From $69
VS
PlayStation 5 Pro wins by 4
Sony
PlayStation 5 Pro
Custom RDNA · PSSR · 2 TB
90
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
PlayStation 5 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) lands at 86 and PlayStation 5 Pro at 90. That puts PlayStation 5 Pro ahead by 4 points — a narrow 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 PlayStation 5 Pro if…
- ✓PSSR AI upscaling
- ✓Quieter thermals
- ✓2 TB SSD built-in
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) 86
vs 90 PlayStation 5 Pro
Score breakdown
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
86 performance 86
games 86
features 84
value 82
PlayStation 5 Pro
90 performance 92
games 94
features 90
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) | PlayStation 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2017 | — |
| CPU | — | Custom Zen 2 8C @ 3.85 GHz |
| GPU | — | Custom RDNA with 16.7 TFLOPS |
| RAM | — | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | — | 2 TB NVMe |
| Output | — | 8K ready, 4K 120Hz |
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)
PlayStation 5 Pro
Pros
- +PSSR AI upscaling
- +Quieter thermals
- +2 TB SSD built-in
Cons
- −No disc drive (sold separately)
- −Expensive
- −Incremental CPU uplift
FAQ: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) vs PlayStation 5 Pro
Which is better, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or PlayStation 5 Pro? +
PlayStation 5 Pro scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 PlayStation 5 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, PlayStation 5 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in games.
Does Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or PlayStation 5 Pro 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.