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29-05-2025
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This newly revealed PowerA Nintendo Switch 2 controller could be a worthy budget Pro Controller alternative
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Accessory maker PowerA has revealed its Nintendo Switch 2 line up It includes a wired controller with Hall effect thumbsticks, plus a case and screen protector All items are officially licensed and will be available in June Gaming accessory brand PowerA has revealed its new line of licensed Nintendo Switch 2 accessories. Available in June, the line includes the Advantage Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2, Slim Case for Nintendo Switch 2, and Screen Protector 2-Pack for Nintendo Switch 2. The Advantage Wired Controller will be offered in three colorways: a plain Black, the Super Mario inspired Mario Time or the colorful Mushroom Kingdom. All variants feature Hall effect thumbstick modules, which should help prevent drift. Nintendo has previously confirmed that the official Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller does not include Hall effect components, so this could be a huge advantage for PowerA. At $39.99, the PowerA offering is also much cheaper than the Nintendo one - though there is a big catch. This is a wired-only controller, so can only be used when it's plugged in. It does, however, benefit from the addition of on-board audio controls, with multiple presets to choose from (including a Bass Boost mode) and the ability to quickly mute your microphone. As you might expect, it comes with two remappable rear inputs. These can be adjusted on the fly without the need for any software. The Slim Case is then a $19.99 carrying case, with a subtle dark grey aesthetic and subtle red stitching. It's got space for the Nintendo Switch 2 console in addition to up to ten physical games, plus includes a built-in play stand for tabletop mode. Finally, the Screen Protector is, well, a screen protector. You get two in each pack plus a Nintendo Switch 2 branded cleaning cloth, which isn't a bad deal for its $12.99 asking price. Although there will undoubtedly be generic cases and screen protectors available for slightly cheaper, I find that it's always worth paying a little more for licensed products for the added peace of mind. The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5, 2025. It costs $449.99 / £395.99 on its own, or $499.99 / £429.99 for a bundle that includes a copy of Mario Kart World. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders are live now in both the US and UK. Missed out on a Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order? GameStop and Best Buy will have more stock on the console's launch date The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is already doing one thing better than the DualSense Edge and other premium gamepads The newly revealed Logitech G522 Lightspeed could become the new mid-range wireless gaming headset to beat
Business Mayor
23-04-2025
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The Switch 2 Pro Controller will have the same colossal battery life as the original, with a significantly shorter charge time, according to Nintendo
The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller's tech specs have been revealed According to Nintendo, its charging time will be significantly reduced The new gamepad is also ever so slightly slimmer and lighter There's some great news if you're looking to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to go along with the new console in June. Spotted by Nintendo Life, Nintendo's official technical specifications for the Switch 2 Pro Controller have been revealed on its website. While there are some slight differences in size and weight compared to the original version, the big change here is in battery charge time. On the revised Pro Controller, it's now just 3.5 hours, down from the 6 hours of that first model. You may like Better still, the Nintendo Switch 2's Pro Controller appears to feature the same mammoth battery life (around 40 hours) as the original. Factor in that significantly shortened charge time, and you have a controller that should be ready to go for wireless use more frequently. Here's a breakdown of the key specs between the Switch 2 Pro Controller and its predecessor: Swipe to scroll horizontally Row 0 – Cell 0 Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Dimensions 4.1 x 5.8 x 2.4in / 105 x 148 x 60.2mm 4.2 x 6.0 x 2.4in / 106 x 152 x 60mm Weight 0.52lbs / 235g 0.54lbs / 246g Battery life Approx. 40 hours Approx. 40 hours Charge time 3.5 hours 6 hours Connectivity Bluetooth (wireless), USB-C (wired) Bluetooth (wireless), USB-C (wired) Vibration HD Rumble 2 HD Rumble Nintendo does warn that to achieve that charge time of 3 and a half hours, you'll want to use an appropriate charging method. These include the Nintendo Switch 2's AC adapter or the included USB-C charging cable. Any third-party variants could negatively impact overall charging time. We can also see that the Switch 2 Pro Controller has been ever so slightly refined in terms of size and weight, coming in just a bit slimmer and lighter than the first model. It's a tiny difference, though, and one that won't really manifest unless you have each side by side. Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. For more information, see my Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller hands-on preview, where I found the new gamepad to be an improvement in overall feel. It simply felt much more comfortable to hold, and its thumbsticks were sublimely responsive when I tested it with games like Mario Kart World and Street Fighter 6 at a recent Nintendo event in Paris.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
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The Nintendo Switch 2 will still cost $450 in the US, despite tariffs
Nintendo announced on Friday that it will open Switch 2 preorders in the U.S. on April 24, following a delay due to the Trump administration's hefty tariffs. Fans feared the long-awaited console would spike in price due to Trump's import rules on international goods, but Nintendo confirmed the Switch 2 will still cost $449.99 and come out on June 5, as originally announced. Switch 2 accessories, however, will increase in price due to "changes in market conditions," Nintendo said in a press release. The company added that other products could also face hikes down the road. Most of the Switch 2 accessories seem to be getting a $5 price bump. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, which was initially set to cost $79.99, will now cost $84.99. Joy-Cons will cost $94.99, up from $89.99, and the new Switch 2 camera attachment will cost $54.99, up from $49.99. As far as games go, Nintendo isn't changing the prices of the digital and physical versions of two launch-day heavy-hitters, Mario Kart World ($79.99) and Donkey Kong Bananza ($69.99). "We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing," Nintendo wrote in the release. Though the changing prices of accessories may concern some customers, they won't find reprieve from other gaming companies. Earlier this week, Sony announced that it would bump PlayStation 5 prices in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand due to shifts in the global economy. Fans expect that similar price adjustments will hit the U.S. eventually, too. Certain electronics, like smartphones and laptops, are exempted from Trump's tariffs, but not video game consoles. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
17-04-2025
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Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-orders expected "in days"
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary A renowned leaker has revealed the pre-order dates for the Nintendo Switch 2 in the US and Canada. Already available to order in the UK and elsewhere, North American pre-orders will allegedly start next week – from 21 April. The Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order phase will finally begin in the US and Canada next week, it is claimed. According to a renowned video games leaker, Nintendo has settled on a price after the tumultuous to-ing and fro-ing over tariffs, and North American retailers will be given the green light to take orders for the new console. The final RRP is not fully clear as yet, but Billbil-kun, who has regularly been spot on with other leaks, has posted on BlueSky that Canadians will be able to pre-order the Switch 2 from 23 April (next Wednesday). He then followed it up with a post suggesting the US pre-order date could be even sooner – from 21 April. This was gleaned from his contacts at "some US retailers", he says. Billbil-kun also suggests that accessories, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and official SanDisk microSD Express cards will enter the pre-order phase on 30 April. It is highly likely, considering how quickly the alleged pre-order round is now approaching, that Nintendo has opted to keep its price at the originally quoted $449.99. The company (or US retailers) will be swallowing any extra costs imposed by Trump's tariffs. That could be because Nintendo of America already imported "thousands" of consoles ahead of the tariffs being implemented. And as a large amount of additional units will be manufactured in Vietnam, they apply for the 10% import charge that is currently in place, rather than the 145% levied on China. Sadly, the Nintendo Switch 2 nor any other video games console or accessory is eligible for the same tariff exemption as smartphones and semi-conductors. If it was made by Apple, that might have been a different story. The console price in the UK, Europe and Australia remain unaffected by US tariffs. They continue to be set at £395.99, €469.99, and A$699.95 respectively. You can find out how to pre-order your Switch 2 in those countries via our handy live stock checker.
