While the original Joy-Con controllers will connect wirelessly to the Switch 2, they will not be able to charge with the new console and will require the original charging dock.

At launch, the new Switch 2 Pro Controller will be priced at $80, while the original Pro Controller remains available for $69.99.

To enhance the multiplayer experience, the Switch 2 will also support classic controllers such as those from the SNES, N64, and Genesis.

Nintendo unveiled the highly anticipated Switch 2 during its April Direct presentation, announcing that the console will see price increases for first-party games, with Mario Kart World set to launch at $80.

The upgraded Joy-Cons for the Switch 2 introduce enhancements such as a new C button and mouse functionality, broadening the gameplay experience.

The new Switch 2 Pro Controller will be available on June 5, 2025, coinciding with the console's launch, and preorders for the console will begin on April 9, 2025.

One of the standout features of the Switch 2 is its compatibility with existing Switch controllers, including Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers, allowing players to continue using their favorite accessories.

In addition to supporting older controllers, a new Switch Pro Controller will be released alongside the Switch 2, which will also allow the previous Pro Controller to work wirelessly and charge via USB with the new dock.

Upcoming games for the Switch 2 are set to be backward compatible with existing titles, while also featuring new releases that will showcase the system's enhanced capabilities.

Retailers are already experiencing limited availability of original Switch Pro Controllers, which may lead to stock shortages before the Switch 2's release.

Despite facing competition from devices like the Steam Deck, the Switch 2 is expected to solidify Nintendo's dominance in the handheld market, thanks to its exclusive game lineup.