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The Switch 2 Pro Controller Does Not Seem Easy to Repair at All
JUL 11 – iFixit highlights the Switch 2 Pro Controller's outdated joystick technology prone to drift and difficult repairs, advising buyers to consider cheaper, more durable alternatives.
- On July 11, 2025, iFixit released a teardown video of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, revealing its internal design and repairability.
- The teardown followed the Switch 2 and new Pro Controller debut, which promised improved ergonomics and extra buttons but sparked repair concerns.
- IFixit found the controller difficult to open due to adhesive-secured faceplates, multiple screws, and components that must be removed before accessing the battery.
- Priced at $85, the controller uses potentiometer joysticks prone to drift, with iFixit warning "a piss-poor excuse for a controller," according to Kevin Wammer on July 12, 2025.
- The findings suggest long-term repairs will be challenging and costly, encouraging users to consider more durable third-party alternatives with easier maintenance.
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Not only is it grossly overpriced, but it's also pointlessly difficult to repair.
The Switch 2 Pro Controller does not seem easy to repair at all
The Switch 2 is in many ways a more premium and powerful version of the original Switch, but its sleek design seems to have come at a cost. Not only is the console itself difficult to repair, but a new iFixit teardown video shows that the Switch 2 Pro Controller isn't any easier. Based on iFixit's teardown, you have to completely disassemble the Switch 2 Pro Controller to access the parts you'll likely need to fix first. Accessing the joysticks …
iFixit: the Switch 2 Pro is a ‘piss-poor excuse for a controller’
Given the company’s history with controllers developing drift issues, the Switch Pro 2 gamepad might not be your best choice. | Image: iFixit iFixit has shared a full teardown video of the Switch 2 Pro controller and is not impressed by how difficult it is to access the $85 accessory’s internal components, including its rechargeable battery that will inevitably lose its ability to hold a charge over time. The online repair site goes so far as t…
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Is Built To Break, It's Claimed
See full bio Avinash Jaisrani At Tech4Gamers, I contribute as a News Reporter, combining my skills and gaming enthusiasm to keep our audience updated on the latest developments. See full bio Story Highlight Tech experts have heavily criticized the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller. A major channel focused on electronics and hardware claims the controller is not very repair-friendly on purpose. Nintendo’s decision to use drift-prone potentiomete…
Nintendo not only launched the Switch 2 last month, but also a new Pro Controller. It's practically a must-have if you want to play on your TV. Because let's be honest, the Joy-Cons just aren't up to the task... Read the article: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller: iFixit Criticizes Its Teardown You can support us with every purchase you make through Amazon. Your price remains the same, and we receive a small commission. Simply use this link. Than…
Nintendo’s new Switch 2 Pro controller is examined with magnifying glass in the latest iFixit disassembly video, the channel that has become famous for dismantling electronic devices and judging to what extent they are really suitable for DIY. And they are not contained when it comes to this last Nintendo controller, which they call “absolutely unacceptable.” Even something as simple as changing the battery, which will inevitably be needed later…
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