Here’s some good news for Nintendo fans: the Switch 2 Pro Controller is finally available at Amazon. Due to circumstances neither Amazon nor Nintendo have been vocal about, the online mega-retailer hasn’t sold first-party Nintendo Switch items for several years. But the freeze that’s been in place between the two companies now seems to be thawing.
The Switch 2 console itself was a no-show at Amazon for the first month after release. It’s finally available now, but you have to request an invite to purchase it, since stock remains low.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller at Amazon
Like the Switch 2 itself, the Switch 2 Pro Controller largely follows the same formula that made its predecessor so good, while adding a few new features to the mix. This controller has HD Rumble 2 for improved vibrations. It adds two back buttons that you can map to any button you choose. And it has the same GameChat button that’s on the new Joy-Con 2. It also supports amiibo scanning and motion controls. Plus, it has an audio jack for headsets and a capture button to save screenshots and videos.
In his Switch 2 Pro Controller review, tech reviewer Michael Higham wrote, “It’s a premium product at a premium price, but if you mostly play your Nintendo Switch 2 docked, getting the new Pro Controller is a layup – you’ll definitely want something better than using the new Joy-Con with the grip attachment that’s included with the console, and the C button and back buttons give folks who already have a go-to Switch controller a reason to upgrade. As third-party options become readily available over time some may end up being more cost-effective, but that doesn’t take away from the Pro Controller being a great, and proven, first-party gamepad.”
It was only a few weeks ago (after the Switch 2 was already out) when first-party Nintendo Switch 2 games began appearing on Amazon. And while some reports suggested the missing Nintendo listings were due to a spat over third-party sales, Nintendo denied this report.
If you want to save some cash and you have a Prime membership, you can check out our Prime Day 2025 coverage. You can save a bunch of money on Switch games in the sale as well.
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