Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Controller · 2017
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)
Controller · 2022
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) lands at 86 and Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) at 88. That puts Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) ahead by 2 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 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) | Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | Controller |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Release year | 2017 | 2022 |
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) vs Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)
Which is better, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black)? +
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) worth the price? +
At $139, Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 Core (Black) 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.