Overview

• iFixit labels Nintendo’s $85 Switch 2 Pro controller “a piss-poor excuse for a controller” after a harsh teardown.
• The accessory’s faceplate is glued shut, forcing technicians to remove the mainboard before accessing any internal screws.
• Inspectors found low-profile potentiometer-based joysticks identical to Joy-Con units prone to drift.
• Battery swaps require dismantling thumbsticks, bumpers, screws and rumble packs, followed by sourcing fresh adhesive for reassembly.
• Experts recommend third-party alternatives like Gulikit’s Elves 2 Pro for easier repairs and more durable joystick modules.