Nintendo's premium controller for the original Switch ships with a single USB Type-C port at the top edge — same connector as the console itself, so the bundled USB-A-to-C cable doubles for both. There is no 3.5mm headset jack on the Pro Controller; wired chat audio has to go through the Switch console or a Bluetooth headset. Charging is a slow ~6 hours over the included USB-A-to-C cable (5V/1.5A typical), but a single charge lasts roughly 40 hours of play. Pairs to the Switch over its proprietary Joy-Con/Pro wireless protocol; Bluetooth HID was added on PC and macOS by community drivers and later by Apple/Google for accessibility use.
Nintendo’s Switch flagship pad — single USB-C charge port, no headset jack, ~40 hr battery, charges slowly over 5V USB-A.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Nintendo
- Release Year
- 2017
- Model Number
- HAC-013
- Category
- Gaming Controller
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB Type-C (USB 2.0) | 1 | USB-C (top edge) | Charging and wired play. USB 2.0 data only. |
Notes & Compatibility
USB-C port is on the top edge — same connector as the Switch console. No 3.5mm jack on the controller; wired audio must use the Switch dock or console. Charges slowly (5V/1.5A, ~6 hr to full). ~40 hr battery life. Bluetooth HID supported on Steam, macOS Sonoma+, iOS 16+, and Android.
