
iFixit: the Switch 2 Pro is a ‘piss-poor excuse for a controller’
Andrew Liszewski
created: July 11, 2025, 4:44 p.m. | updated: July 11, 2025, 6:59 p.m.
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 to call the Pro 2 a “piss-poor excuse for a controller” for several different reasons.
Opening the controller requires you to first forcefully remove a faceplate held in place by adhesive tape before a single screw is visible.
But you’ll need to extract several other parts and components, including the controller’s mainboard, before its battery is even accessible.
There are cheaper alternatives to the Switch 2 Pro controller that offer additional functionality, better performance, and more longevity with durable joysticks and batteries that are easy to replace.
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