Switch 2 Pro Controller: Built to Break? Full Teardown

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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. Be sure to grab our Pro Tech Go toolkit for all your repair needs! https://www.ifixit.com/products/pro-tech-go-toolkit?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=ifixitchannel&utm_campaign=NintendoSwitch2ProController&utm_content=Description Our FixMat is amazing for keeping things organized. https://www.ifixit.com/products/fixmat?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=ifixitchannel&utm_campaign=NintendoSwitch2ProController&utm_content=Description 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 Subscribe to our channel for all our latest teardown and repair videos! https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=ifixityourself Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ifixit Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iFixit Sign up for our Newsletter https://www.ifixit.com/Newsletter