The Nintendo Swap 2 comes with a pair of Joy-Con 2 Controllers, however if you wish to race round Mario Kart World’s open world alongside three pals, it’s possible you’ll need to decide up an additional set of the revamped controllers. Surprisingly, Pleasure-Con 2 preorders by no means opened at most main retailers. The primary time we noticed the $95 set in inventory was earlier this week at Goal, and it was in all probability a mistake as a result of inventory disappeared very quick. It has been the identical story for the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip, which has built-in again buttons–one of the most important perks of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, which has been accessible to buy for over a month at a couple of retailers.
- Pleasure-Con 2 Controllers (2-Pack) — $95
- Pleasure-Con 2 Charging Grip — $40
- Pleasure-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack) — $25
Pleasure-Con 2 Controller Units and the official Charging Grip will probably be accessible to buy tonight, seemingly at 9 PM PT when Walmart’s Switch 2 launch restock goes live. Walmart will in all probability restock the Pleasure-Con 2 Wheel Set for Mario Kart World, too. Target has the Wheel Set in inventory proper now, nevertheless it’s offered out at Finest Purchase and Walmart.
Take a better take a look at the brand new Pleasure-Con 2 Controllers and associated equipment beneath. For extra gear, you possibly can browse our huge list of third-party Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, which incorporates funds wheel attachments, ergonomic grips, carrying circumstances, and extra.
$95
The Joy-Con 2 are slightly larger and more robust than the originals, though they share the same general design. Motion controls, improved HD Rumble, NFC support for Amiibo–these core features return along with a couple of new additions. The intriguing new mouse mode allows you to use a single controller like a computer mouse. Not all games will support this mode, but Civilization VII, a launch title, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, one of the most anticipated Switch 2 games of 2025, both offer mouse mode support. The right Joy-Con 2 Controller has the new C button to access the Switch 2’s GameChat feature.
Quality-of-life improvements include larger bumpers that should improve single Joy-Con controls, and the controllers magnetically attach to the console rather than clicking into place mechanically.
The set includes left and right Joy-Con 2 Controllers and a pair of wrist straps for $95 (or $94 at Walmart).
$55
Alternatively, you can buy single Joy-Con 2 Controllers for $55 each. The left Joy-Con 2 has a light blue stripe running along the side that connects to the console for handheld mode.
$55
The right Joy-Con 2 has a light red stripe, but it also has the GameChat button. If you only want one extra Joy-Con 2, it probably makes the most sense to pick this one, especially if you’re interested in GameChat.
$40
As mentioned, the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip has the added bonus of two remappable back buttons. For some users, the back buttons might even be more appealing than the grip’s main feature: extending the battery life of your controllers while playing in docked mode.
