Front

Capture Button

Press to capture screenshots or videos during play.

HOME Button

Press to suspend the current game and show the HOME Menu. The HOME Button lights up when a notification is received.

L Button

R Button

− Button

+ Button

Left Stick / Left Stick Button

The stick acts as a button when pressed.

A/B/X/Y Buttons

+Control Pad

Right Stick / Right Stick Button

The stick acts as a button when pressed.

NFC (Near-Field Communication)

amiibo and other items can be tapped here in order to read and write data.

Rear

USB Type-C™ connector

Using the included charging cable, connect here to pair the controller with your Nintendo Switch console or charge it. You can also connect to an AC adapter via this port.

SYNC Button

Used to pair the controller with the console or to reset the controller's wireless connection.

ZR Button

ZL Button

Recharge LED

Lights up to show that the controller is charging.

Player LEDs

Indicates the controller number of the player using this controller.

Size
106 mm tall x 152 mm wide x 60 mm thick
Weight
Approx. 246 g
Buttons
  • Left Stick / Left Stick Button
  • Right Stick / Right Stick Button
  • A/B/X/Y/L/R/ZL/ZR Buttons
  • + Button / − Button
  • +Control Pad
  • HOME Button
  • Capture Button
  • SYNC Button
Communication Features
Bluetooth 3.0 / NFC (Near-Field Communication)
Sensors
Accelerometer/Gyroscope
Rumble Features
HD Rumble
(capable of multiple vibration patterns)
USB Connector
USB Type-C™ connector
Used to charge the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Internal Battery
Lithium-ion [CTR-003]
Capacity: 1300 mAh

* The internal battery cannot be removed. If replacement is necessary, please contact your local customer service centre
Battery
Life
Approx. 40 hours * These figures are estimates. Actual battery life may be shorter depending on usage conditions.
Charging Time
Approx. 6 hours * Charges via an AC adapter or the included USB charging cable.