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Old 05-23-25 | 08:04 AM
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Now this is a VERY nice feature for the Pro Controller 2 :

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller has a one-up on the Xbox Elite and DualSense Edge, as Nintendo confirms you don't need to leave your game to remap the bumper buttons

While Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Cons are getting all of the love for their snazzy new mouse features, the other main controller has flown under the radar somewhat. For the most part, the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller looks very similar to the original, but this time around Nintendo's more standard gamepad features the back bumpers seen on the likes of the DualSense Edge, Xbox Elite Series 2, and all manner of third-party options.Dubbed GR and GL, these buttons are able to be assigned to any other button on the Switch 2 controller that you please. If you're playing Splatoon and want to jump without taking your finger off the right stick, just map it to one of these. However, the Xbox Elite Controller and the DualSense Edge controller require you to go digging into the Xbox Accessories app or system settings, respectively, to remap these (although they do feature multiple profiles to switch between).
Nintendo has revealed through the Nintendo Today app (that we all clowned on, but I've grown to like) that remapping these buttons will be way easier on the Nintendo Switch 2. All you need to do is hold down the home menu until the Quick Settings bar shows up and change them from there. This means you'll be able to remap these buttons from within the game without having to go back to the home screen and dig into settings pages.

Nintendo also notes that the Switch 2 will remember each user's preferred button assignments for each game, so despite its lack of profile toggle on the controller, you'll still be able to have them swap between games without having to manually remap them.


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The Switch 2 Pro Controller has been receiving extremely high praise across the board from those who have used it, I'm looking forward to it.
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Old 05-23-25 | 03:00 PM
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Semi-sadly, it looks like it will be $69.99 at Costco ($10 off), not $64.99 when it becomes available on Launch day.
Old 05-23-25 | 04:18 PM
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i actually saw my first commercial of the SW2 at the M:I showing i saw.
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Originally Posted by Decker
Semi-sadly, it looks like it will be $69.99 at Costco ($10 off), not $64.99 when it becomes available on Launch day.
Wario64 is now reporting that it will be $74.99 at Costco.
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I was able to find one of these 512 GB Switch 2 compatible SD Express cards at a local Wal-Mart for $65. Might be worth checking. That's $5 more than the Nintendo branded 256.
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Old 05-24-25 | 10:19 AM
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that's a damn good price. if i didn't have my 2 1TB, i would hop on over in a second (may still ). what brand may i ask?
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As it shown, the brand is 'onn'. I know nothing about them, but I'm sure it's fine. Sold out online, you have to Luck out and find one in stock at a local store.
But you're good. Don't buy one.
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Old 05-24-25 | 11:03 AM
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And my 'in-stock' order was really out of stock and got canceled. 😭
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Originally Posted by OldBoy
what brand may i ask?
Originally Posted by Decker
As it shown, the brand is 'onn'.
Onn is Walmart's private label brand. Like Costco has Kirkland and Amazon has Amazon Basics.
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So basically a Great Value memory card.
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Originally Posted by Decker
I was able to find one of these 512 GB Switch 2 compatible SD Express cards at a local Wal-Mart for $65. Might be worth checking. That's $5 more than the Nintendo branded 256.
https://x.com/Wario64/status/1926279...CJ3vRd0pg&s=19
Is it necessary? How much onboard storage does it have?
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256 GB.
Is it necessary? Depends on how many digital Swtich 1 games you want on board.
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Originally Posted by nickdawgy
Is it necessary? How much onboard storage does it have?

Old 05-25-25 | 01:54 AM
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I think I had a card for the OG Switch but barely used it. That being said it wasn’t $65 either.
Old 05-27-25 | 06:23 AM
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The GamCube controller back in-stock at Nintendo store...

Nintendo GameCube™ Controller - Nintendo Official Site
Old 05-27-25 | 06:47 AM
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I tried searching around but cannot find what I'm looking for. Will the Switch Pro Controller for Switch 2 be able to pair with the Switch 1, so we don't have to use 2 controllers for both systems? I know you can use SW1 Pro on SW2, but is it vice versa? Thanks in advance.

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Not according to IGN:

The Switch 2 Pro controller will only be compatible with the Switch 2, however, so you won't be able to use it on the standard Switch
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thanks Adam, that's too bad.
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I can’t think of too many accessories that are compatible with the previous generation of hardware. You can use a PS4 controller on the PS5, but you can’t use a DualSense on the PS4.

The constant re-pairing from one device to another seems as if it’d be extremely inconvenient too.

Are you planning on keeping both your Switch and Switch 2 docked for storage reasons? (Like, moving things between SD cards?)
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Originally Posted by Adam Tyner
I can’t think of too many accessories that are compatible with the previous generation of hardware. You can use a PS4 controller on the PS5, but you can’t use a DualSense on the PS4.

The constant re-pairing from one device to another seems as if it’d be extremely inconvenient too.

Are you planning on keeping both your Switch and Switch 2 docked for storage reasons? (Like, moving things between SD cards?)
I'm not sure exactly. I planned to have them both hooked up and playable (as of now), but if the Switch 1 games are even a little improvement, wouldn't I want to play all my SW1 games on SW2?
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but if the Switch 1 games are even a little improvement, wouldn't I want to play all my SW1 games on SW2?
I would think so, yeah.
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Old 05-27-25 | 08:09 AM
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I would think so, yeah.
so, the Switch 1 would be pretty useless after I transfer saves and stuff, correct?
Old 05-27-25 | 08:20 AM
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so, the Switch 1 would be pretty useless after I transfer saves and stuff, correct?
Especially if you're keeping it docked, yeah. I can see myself feeling more eager to take the original Switch on road trips and flights than the Switch 2. There are some compatibility issues too, if that's a dealbreaker:

At a glance, it looks like I only have one affected game (Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival).
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so, the Switch 1 would be pretty useless after I transfer saves and stuff, correct?
Unnecessary. Not useless. It still plays Switch games. I'm giving mine to my son.
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