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A French retailer listing for a Black Flag Resynced–themed Switch 2 Pro Controller has sparked rumors that Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is headed to Switch 2, with a release potentially tied to an upcoming Nintendo Direct around late September; Ubisoft has previously released AC titles on Switch 2, and Black Flag Resynced has already sold about 3.5 million copies in its first two weeks.
The Switch 2 Pro controller features a complex design with glued-on parts, fragile ribbon cables, and non-standard analog sticks, making repairs difficult and potentially costly, despite its modern features.
The Switch 2 Pro Controller is Nintendo's most refined gamepad yet, offering excellent ergonomics, responsive buttons, and customization options, but it is expensive at $85 and lacks Hall effect sticks and analog triggers, making it less appealing compared to cheaper or more advanced third-party options.
A teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller reveals it uses Alps Alpine sticks, which are potentially easier to replace without soldering, and highlights design changes aimed at improving durability and repairability, addressing issues like Joy-Con drift.