REVIEW: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and Camera, how the new duo can change the way you play

A Nintendo specializes in creating accessories that transform the gaming experience. With the arrival of its new console, a new duo comes to accompany players: the Pro Control (Pro Controller, in English) and the Camera (Switch Camera, in English) of Nintendo Switch 2. While the first is the evolution of the already established official control of Switch, the camera is a new accessory that recognizes faces and movements, in addition to bringing new possibilities for games and applications. But do these releases really deliver relevant news, or are they just timid updates to justify more purchases? We tested both to tell you everything.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 2

Features and functionalities

Visually, the new Pro Control maintains the same DNA as the first model, but with some specific improvements. The format remains comfortable for long gameplay sessions, but now the grip (the side part where we hold the controller) has a more textured rubberized finish, ensuring better grip. And, just like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 2 also has a NFC reader to amiibo located at the top of the control.

Overall, the construction of the new Pro Controller remains solid, and the accessory gives that premium product feel. Its biggest technical highlight is the presence of Bluetooth 5.3, which reduces latency and improves connection stability. In addition, the button response is firmer and the new HD 2 vibration motors Enhanced sensors — attached to the bottom of the controller grip — deliver a more precise level of feedback.

But Nintendo went further and also included two extra buttons on the back, the GR e GL, positioned where the middle fingers naturally rest. These buttons can be configured in compatible games, mapping them to any buttons the player wants, which adds an extra layer of customization, especially useful in competitive games or for those who want quick shortcuts without taking their finger off the main buttons. To configure them, simply start any game, hold the “Home” button and select the options to customize the GR and GL buttons.

Additionally, the button that activates the feature GameChat has been included and is located at the bottom of the Pro Control, with easy access to the player and away from any other more important buttons. A 2mm P3.5 input for headphones. Although the Nintendo Switch 2 Having support for Bluetooth headphones, this is a great addition for gamers who just want to connect a headset to the controller and start playing.

Once Original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller remains fully compatible with the successor console, many gamers wonder whether there is a need to invest in the new model. At first glance, the answer may be a “no”, but after a few hours using it in various games, the answer easily becomes an unshakable “yes”!

The decision to acquire the New Pro Controller becomes clearer when you realize its other bonus of improved autonomy: there are now up to 50 hours of battery life on a single charge, depending on the use of vibration and connection to headphones. That's practically 10 hours more battery life when compared to its predecessor model!

compatible games

Practically, almost all games in the Nintendo Switch 1 are compatible with the new Pro Controller — something that should also be repeated in the future library of titles for the Nintendo Switch 2. In practical tests, games like Mario Kart World (read our Review), and the Switch 2 editions of Zelda Breath of the Wild e Tears of the Kingdom showed small but noticeable improvements in control accuracy and response time. 

Price and availability

O Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 2 can be found in the main electronics stores in the country such as Amazon e Kabum from R$599,00. However, due to high demand for the console and accessories since launch, stocks are limited.

Conclusion

In the end, the decision to acquire the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 2 will depend a lot on the player's profile. If you play casually, you already have the first Pro Controller working well, or just use your console in portable mode, the change is not urgent. But if you like more refined experiences, enjoy competitive games or want to be prepared for the next releases, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 2 It's a great investment.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller 2 Technical Specifications

Below are the detailed technical specifications of the Pro Control protocols for Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 Camera

Features and functionalities

A Nintendo Switch 2 Camera It has a discreet, small and lightweight look, which can be connected to the base (dock) using the new USB-C input located at the top of the console. The construction is simple, but functional, and comes with a metal articulated base for angle adjustment, as well as a mechanism that allows the shutter to be opened and closed (essential for preserving user privacy and use by children).

A Camera brings resolution of 1080p (FullHD) and technologies like depth sensing and simple facial recognition. We're not talking about something on the level of advanced augmented reality cameras on other platforms yet, but what's surprising is how well it performs even in low-light environments.

In addition to having a zoom feature, you can also apply background filters to remove your surroundings efficiently. It's nothing on the level of a chroma key quality, but it is reasonable in terms of removing visual distractions and focusing the camera only on the player's body. There is another option that only crops the player's head and makes some of the filter's flaws more apparent, but when you use it in a game like Mario Kart World, these issues become almost unnoticeable. The camera's precise motion capture software is still capable of identifying multiple player profiles in a room with multiple users, for example.

In general, the integration of the camera with the Nintendo Switch 2 is still limited, being reserved for GameChat and compatible games. For privacy reasons, Nintendo blocked the video capture and recording functions while the camera or GameChat are active. This is a disadvantage for those players who intended to record gameplay live with friends, since the only possible way is through video capture devices.

Perhaps in future console updates we could see additional features like facial login or other Augmented Reality features. After all, the use of cameras is a feature that Nintendo has been playing since the camera of GameBoy, so it wouldn't be surprising if the camera Nintendo Switch 2 become a fundamental accessory to make the most of the new console.

compatible games

In practice, so far, the Nintendo Switch 2 Camera allows only basic interactions with the player's corridor in Mario Kart World, but Nintendo has already shown that it will be very useful in entertaining players Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV, the game improvement package for the Nintendo Switch 2 which will be released in 24/07/2025 by R$119,00 (Note that you need to have the base game to acquire the extra content). Outside of these two titles, the user is free to use the camera at will for GameChat and chat with your friends or play any game.

Price and availability

A Nintendo Switch 2 Camera can be found in the main electronics stores in the country such as Amazon e Kabum from R$374,00. Despite having limited stocks since launch, the Camera can still be found for purchase more easily than the Pro Control.

Conclusion

A Nintendo Switch 2 Camera It is an interesting accessory that makes the experience GameChat more fun and interactive, but it still needs a larger library of compatible games to fully justify its purchase. Today, it delivers a fun but limited experience.

Nintendo Switch Camera 2 Technical Specifications

Below are the detailed technical specifications of the Camera do Nintendo Switch 2:

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Source: Nintendo Pro Controller, Nintendo Switch Camera

Text review done by Jaime Ninice on 01/07/2025.