"Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Now Charges in Half Time"

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is set to revolutionize your gaming experience with a significantly faster charging time. As highlighted by Nintendo Life, the newly revealed tech specs for the $84.99 Switch 2 Pro Controller show that it now takes just three-and-a-half hours to fully charge, a vast improvement over the original model's six-hour charge time. This speedy charging is achieved using the Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter or the USB-C charging cable.

The best part? This enhanced charging speed does not compromise the Pro Controller's impressive battery life. The Switch 2 Pro Controller maintains a fantastic 40-hour battery life, matching the original's longevity between charges. Additionally, the new controller introduces exciting features such as the C button and two additional GL/GR buttons on the underside, all while being slightly lighter and smaller than its predecessor.

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If you're attached to your original Pro Controller, you'll be pleased to know that Nintendo has confirmed compatibility with the new console system. This means you won't have to part ways with your favorite controller just yet.

Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2 during a 60-minute Nintendo Direct earlier this month. Initially, pre-orders were scheduled to open in early April in the U.S., but due to tariff-related issues, Nintendo delayed the pre-order date to April 24. Despite the delay, the company has kept the $449.99 price point for the Switch 2 console and its games, though it has raised prices on most Switch 2 accessories, including bumping the Switch 2 Pro Controller from $80 to $85.

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