Switch 2 Pro Controller: Built to Break? Full Teardown

This is a piss-poor excuse for a controller. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller makes promises it can’t keep. It’s Nintendo, so I expect namebrand durability. It has Pro in the name, so I’m expecting performance and longevity.

And then there’s the price tag: $85 pre-tax. That, to me, says I should be able to rely on this controller for at least a good few years. You might want to stick around for this teardown if you're thinking of spending your hard earned money on one of these controllers.

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Chapters:
00:00 Is the Switch 2 Pro Controller worth $85? Not really.
00:28 The repair nightmare begins: hidden screws and glue
01:00 Unnecessary layers and wedged plastics preventing removal
01:36 These thumbgrips weren’t designed to be replaced
02:05 Overly complex design prevents easy access to the battery
02:36 After nearly a full disassembly, the battery is exposed
03:06 The nightmare continues: replacing the drifty thumbsticks
04:35 Removing the NFC antenna and audio jack
04:58 X-rays of the new HD Rumble 2 haptics
05:29 Final thoughts on the repairability of the Switch 2 Pro Controller
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