The Switch 2 Pro Controller and the Nintendo Announcement Earlier this month at the Tokyo Minimal Superconductor Experiment (SUSY)
The Pro Controller has the same layout as the Switch version, except the semi transparent plastic has been replaced with black and white plastic on the top edge.
The director of the Switch 2 says that the new Joy-Cons will help the system transition to playing in docked mode, similar to the way the Wii Remote works. The wrist straps on the Joy-Cons give them a wider base for gliding and better stability.
On April 2nd. Direct event, Nintendo revealed a lot of the Switch 2 details we’ve been waiting for, including the console’s price ($449.99 in the US), its June 5th release date, and a slew of new games coming to it, like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza. The video and details the company published after the event also helped create a more complete picture of what we should expect from the second-generation Joy-Cons that come with the system.
Nintendo did away with the IR sensor found on the right-hand first-generation Joy-Con, which I will miss for no reason other than that I love when gadgets have IR sensors. In every other way, the updated Joy-Cons sound like an improvement over their predecessors, with intriguing new features and Nintendo’s promise of better comfort and improved rumble. Now, we just have to wait to see if Nintendo managed to solve the stick drift problem of the first Joy-Cons.
The HD Rumble feature has been updated to allow for a wider variety of vibrating sensations. They’ll also be stronger, he said, and have “quicker response times.” According to Nintendo’s official specs, the controllers will last about 20 hours between charges and recharge in about 3.5 hours, same as the original Joy-Cons.
As for accessories, apart from the included wrist straps, Nintendo has also announced a $19.99 set of two wheels you can attach the Joy-Con 2s to for games like Mario Kart World. The company will sell a $34.99 charging grip, and the console comes with a standard non-charging grip as well.