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How long does a Nintendo Switch Pro controller last? Here's what users say

From marathon play sessions to years of daily use, Switch Pro Controller owners praise its longevity. Here's how long it can last and what quirks it has.

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PowerA’s Alternative to the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Is a No Brainer at Less Than Half Its Price

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Nintendo Backs Guidance as Switch 2 Sales Boost Results

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Nintendo posts quarterly profit rise, sees no major hit from chip price spike

The "Super Mario" maker launched its Switch 2 gaming device in mid-2025 with robust early sales, but investors are debating whether that momentum can be maintained.

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Nintendo sees surge in profits thanks to success of revamped Switch 2 console

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Nintendo shares slide 10% as momentum fears grow

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Nintendo Switch overtakes the DS as Nintendo's best-selling console of all time, and with its sales figures still growing, it's closing the gap with the PS2

Speaking of the Switch 2, it's now sold over 17.37 million units, meaning it took under seven months for it to surpass the Wii U's lifetime sales.

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Switch 2 sales boost Nintendo profits, but chip shortage looms

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Japanese game maker Nintendo reports robust profits on hit Switch 2 console

Switch is Nintendo's highest-selling console ever

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These Switch 2 'Joy-Cons' Turn Your Handheld Into a Portable GameCube

The Abxylute N9C Switch 2 controller adds GameCube controls to either side of your Switch 2.

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Nintendo Switch is now the second best-selling console ever

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Nintendo Switch becomes gaming giant's best-selling console in history

Abxylute’s new Switch 2 controller is for all the diehard GameCube fans

The N9C will launch on Kickstarter soon with a layout and color scheme inspired by the GameCube’s original controller.

PC Magazine

11 Switch 2 Accessories That Make Nintendo's New Console Even Better

Like the new console itself, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller corrects some of the issues with the previous iteration. The original Switch Pro Controller would register false inputs—up when you were trying to press right, for instance—from the d-pad.

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Nintendo’s Revitalized GameCube Controller for Switch 2 Is Somehow Better Than the Original

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Can You Use A Third-Party Controller For Your Nintendo Switch 2?

It's been a long time coming, but the Nintendo Switch 2 finally went on sale on June 5, 2025, and sold more than 3.5 million units worldwide in its first four days on the market. While some continue to wonder if the Nintendo Switch 2 is worth the ...

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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Review

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