Is it expensive? $89.99. That’s more than a full tank of gas (depending on your car, your location, and whether you drive a mythical horse). But put it this way: you’re paying for the craftsmanship of a master sword, not a plastic fork.
The Zelda Pro Controller is also compatible with every Switch 2 game, not just Zelda. So when you’re playing Metroid Prime 4 or a random indie farming sim, you’ll still be holding a piece of Hyrule. That alone justifies the cost—until you drop it in a bowl of dip during a Super Bowl party. (Please don’t.)
Legend of Zelda Switch 2, Switch 2 Pro Controller and Case revealed
One final warning: once you hold this controller, your old Joy-Cons will feel like toys from a kinder egg. You’ll start judging every other controller in your house. The Xbox pad? “Too basic.” The DualSense? “Too much haptic feedback drama.” This controller is the gold standard, and I’m only slightly hyperbolic.
The Verdict: Buy One, Name It, Cherish It
Go pre-order it. Right now. I’ll wait. If you already own one, you’re nodding along like a fool. If you don’t, well—you’re still playing with those tiny Joy-Cons, aren’t you? The ones that drift like a drunken Korok?
This controller isn’t just a peripheral. It’s a religion. A promise from Nintendo that they still know how to make hardware that makes you say, “Wow, I’m holding a legend.” Plus, the glow-in-the-dark feature means you’ll never lose it. Unless you leave it in a dungeon. Then you’re on your own, hero.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go cook a dubious meal just to hear that jingle again. Don’t judge me—I’m on an emotional journey.
