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Nintendo's Switch 2 Pro Controller costs $90 and offers HD Rumble 2, motion controls, Amiibo support, mappable rear buttons and a redesigned thumbstick system aimed at preventing drift. Reviewers note it remains comfortable and reliable after extensive use, prompting a look at lower-cost alternatives that replicate many of its features for less money.
Nintendo previewed its upcoming $50 Switch Sports Resort game, set to launch on October 22 for Switch 2, showcasing nine of its twelve motion-based mini-games. The game features activities like archery, thumb wrestling, skateboarding, and flying, emphasizing the company's continued focus on active gaming. The preview highlighted how Nintendo's motion controls remain a unique and engaging aspect of their gaming ecosystem.
Amazon UK is selling the Nintendo Switch 2 for £354.99, a £65 (15%) discount off its usual RRP and the lowest price yet recorded at the retailer. The console is new and sealed, and the offer is running as a limited-time deal ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days event next week.
Nintendo revealed a special-edition Switch 2 console finished in gold and metallic green to mark The Legend of Zelda's 40th anniversary, launching October 29. The Joy-Con 2 controllers feature original 8-bit sprites of Link and Zelda holding the Triforce, and the dock carries a large Triforce design, but the console does not include the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake, which arrives separately on November 5.