Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Controller · 2017
Xbox Series X
52 CU RDNA 2 · 12.15 TFLOPS · 4K 120 Hz
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) lands at 86 and Xbox Series X at 86. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Pick Xbox Series X if…
- ✓12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- ✓Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- ✓4K up to 120 Hz output
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
Xbox Series XCompared on the performance sub-score
Xbox Series X leads on performance (88 vs 86).
Features
Xbox Series XCompared on the features sub-score
Xbox Series X leads on features (88 vs 84).
Games
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)Compared on the games sub-score
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) leads on games (86 vs 84).
Value for money
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) more score per dollar ($69 vs $499).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) | Xbox Series X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Controller | — |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2017 | — |
| CPU | — | Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.8 GHz (3.6 GHz with SMT) |
| GPU | — | Custom RDNA 2, 52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz, 12.155 TFLOPS |
| RAM | — | 16 GB GDDR6 |
| Storage | — | 1 TB custom NVMe SSD |
| Dimensions | — | 301 × 151 × 151 mm |
| Weight | — | 4.45 kg |
| Output | — | 4K up to 120 Hz, 8 K capable |
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 Series X
- +12.155 TFLOPS GPU (52 CUs @ 1.825 GHz)
- +Game Pass library + Quick Resume
- +4K up to 120 Hz output
- −Few Xbox-exclusive system sellers
- −Dashboard UX ageing
- −Storage expansion cards pricey
FAQ: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) vs Xbox Series X
Which is better, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Xbox Series X? +
Both score 86 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Series X worth the price? +
At $499, Xbox Series X delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Xbox Series X 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.
Which is better for performance, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Xbox Series X? +
Xbox Series X — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for features, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) or Xbox Series X? +
Xbox Series X — leads on features (88 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.