<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>iFixit has shared a teardown video criticizing the Switch 2 Pro controller for its difficult internal component access and older potentiometer-based joysticks prone to drift issues.</li><li>The Pro 2 controller requires forcefully removing a faceplate held by adhesive tape before accessing the battery, which iFixit calls a 'piss-poor excuse for a controller.'</li><li>The controller's joysticks, although modular for potential third-party replacements, may still require extensive disassembly and replacement of adhesive tape after DIY upgrades.</li><li>Cheaper alternatives to the Switch 2 Pro controller offer better performance, durability, and easier battery and joystick replacements.</li></ul>

iFixit: the Switch 2 Pro is a ‘piss-poor excuse for a controller’

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