Wii U Pro Controller

Wii U Pro Controller

A Black Wii U Pro Controller
Manufacturer	Nintendo
Type	Gamepad
Generation	Eighth
Release date	November 18, 2012
Lifespan	7 years
Discontinued	2019
Input	2 × analog sticks Digital D-pad 10 × digital face buttons (two buttons found under analog sticks; controller features additional button for syncing purposes) 2 × digital shoulder buttons 2 × digital triggers
Connectivity	Bluetooth
Power	1300 mAh, Mini USB B connector (recharge)
Predecessor	Wii Remote (Plus) and Classic Controller (Pro)
Successor	Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

The Wii U Pro Controller (Wii U PRO コントローラー) is a video game controller produced by Nintendo for the Wii U video game console. It is available in Black and White. It is the successor to the Wii Classic Controller and has the same buttons but with the added features of a power button, and pressable analog sticks. In 2013, a year since the Wii U's release, a hacking website Hackaday found a way to use a Wii U Pro Controller and Wii U GamePad on PC.^[1]

In 2017, the Wii U and the Wii U Pro Controller was discontinued, however, some 3rd party outlets still sold them until 2019.^{[citation needed]}