Nintendo Reveals First New Joy-Con 2 Colours For Switch 2

Love the colours. This would be perfect for my significant other. I am personally more of a Pro Controller player. But I'd choose these over the standard ones!

I accidently left my Switch 2 on the tube (which also had all my physical games in its case) a couple months ago and it was never found. I was really bummed and decided I wanted to wait for some kind of special edition or bundle or different colour before I got a replacement so it wouldn't feel like just getting the same thing again. Haven't decided if I'll go for this specific colour, will have to see.

I'm glad I've (hopefully) put my hardware collecting days behind me with Switch 1, because this 'barely different' variant would have gnawed away at me indefinitely if I didn't buy it.

Not any more though. I'm sooooo totally over that silliness. Gonna have to try harder with this player, Nintendo - I ain't no sucka no more!

They are quite fetching colours though. Anyone know of any deals going?

When they are attached its barely noticeable. I hope they come soon with full colored versions

Revolutionary.

they look good but they also look like they want to appeal towards boomer... To serious, to less fun for my taste.

I don't like the Black color outside and the pastel color inside.
It should be Pastel color outside since I don't like Black color for my gaming device.

I’ll prolly pass. I already have a set of special switch 1 joy cons and would hate to have the joy cons and console not match

It would be nice if these come with overlay stickers or something for the sides of the console that are permanently orange and blue

I kinda wish, they had non primarly black options. One day. One day

Coincidentally, these go nicer with the colour options for Genki's new grips they're releasing

I wonder if this'll come in a bundle with the system or if you have to buy them separately.

I'm more apt to buy a pro controller when I nab my own Switch 2 unit, but I can't deny these are cool joy-con 2 variants. Wonder if they'll release a version of the console with these instead of the current default pair?

These are cool. May eventually pick them up for my daughter, who got a Switch 2 for Xmas. I do wish the colors popped a bit more when in handheld. Had they been a bit “more different” from the standard Joy-Con I would have bought immediately but this is more an “eventually” design.

Would be nice to have an additional set of joy-cons for 4 player couch multiplayer in games like Mario Kart or Mario Party. But unfortunately that doesn't happen enough to spend €90 on it.

Btw, seems they actually fixed the Joy-Cons, it’s been more than 6 months and there’s not a single widespread report of Joy-Con drift, and you know the media (currently monetizing on Nintendo’s hate) would post it in a heartbeat.

I'd rather if the pastel colour was on the outside like how switch1 colours worked, not a fan of it still looking mostly black when handheld

Woah... Nintendo so bold, so daring. Look at all that color and fun and personality you're finally adding to the Switch 2. Really compliments the black on black on black on black special edition Pro controller you're also releasing. Can't wait to see the amazing UI themes you'll surely be adding, too. /s

Glad to see they’re going to make some variants. Hope there are others to follow. I have four sets of Joycons on my Switch OLED: red, blue, yellow and white. Nintendo thankfully replaced my first two sets with refurbished ones last year when age started to claim them.

Anyhow, this is cool

I like the color accent approach with the Joy Con 2. Makes the Switch 2 look more professional in any setting.

Edit: Seems a lot of people are upset over this design choice. Keep in mind, Nintendo has to differentiate the Switch 2 from the OG Switch so that consumers don’t get confused.

Wow, that’s so boring.

I like the colours but what I really want is the main body of the controller to be colourful again.

@TripleJump sorry to hear this and hope you could claim on your insurance. I lost my Switch Lite in a Tescos once but was able to get back, which was a relief.

Pastel de nada.

J/k, looking good actually. I don't feel any need to buy a second pair thanks to Nintendo's generous policy of supporting Joycon 1.

@Ogbert couldn’t agree more. Give us the main joycons coloured as I gotta have em all 😋😇

Still waiting for a variant of the console and not just a game bundle.
Hopefully a monster hunter variant- either stories 3 or wilds
Or a splatoon raiders version

Look ... I don't mind the switch 2 being mostly black. But if you're going to release alternate colors then shouldn't you do a bit more?

In handheld mode you barely see the colors.

They're definitely going to sell significantly less joy cons if these are the alternative color options.

These look nice, but is it just me or is the Switch 2 controllers in general just really... black? I don't really have any issue with it, it's just kind of confusing why the full red, full blue, full green, full pink, etc. of the Switch 1 generation became just black with small bits of other colors.

I hope they do Zelda ones later this year for the 40th. I'd buy those as the Skyward Sword ones were my go to on Switch 1

I am going to say it, the old joycons were better on the rails and with the customization. The magnet sucks and being stuck with those political colors in my switch sucks.

I am also still waiting for a proper d pad.

I'll be honest.... it's not a colour I would have personally chosen.

Thankfully I'm in no rush to get a spare set, I'm happy enough with the set that came with it and my Pro Controller for now

What a waste of potential. Why even bother doing alternate colors if they're just going to be mostly the same?

@Luigia
Thanks for the kind words. I got mine on Amazon so it's probably not insured, though maybe it should've been.

Worse than the financial element, it's just really embarrassing. I thought I was too grown-up to do something like that, but I just wasn't paying attention. It's such a stupid mistake, I want to go back in time and slap my past self.

But its too late to go back and fix it, so I can only be grateful that I only lost a game system and some games instead of anything irreplaceable.

Also I still have the Switch 1 and a newfound appreciation for the idiot-proofness of digital games.

New colored ring alert!

I get the deviation from Switch 1, but ultimately I don’t want to purchase a Switch 2 with black joycon 2’s that have a slight hint of colour that’s never gunna be seen on the magnetised insides. It’s barely noticeable on the analogue sticks as it is.

Ultimately, what Nintendo are doing is selling
the exact same black joycon 2’s again with a minor colour variant, rather than a notably different coloured joycon 2.

IMHO, it makes this largely pointless in terms of aesthetic value overall. I’d would have at least expected the buttons or triggers to have the gradient colour as well or something… just, anything to make give them a personalised reason for purchase.

@Jeremazing

My dream is for vividly colorful transparent options from the N64 and GBC/A days. Oh please oh please oh please.

Wake me when the Pro 2 controller gets some snazzy colours and I’ll buy myself a second one.

They don’t look horrible.

I kinda like the primarily-black thing Nintendo is going for so far. You know down the road they’ll go for the wacky (at least I hope they do!) but it gives a more unified look to the system with the color accents instead of the HEY LOOK IM ALL PURPLE/ORANGE/PINK/EYE SEARING YELLOW the S1 joy-cons had.

And yes, I say this as someone who happily bought a set of said EYE SEARING YELLOW joy-cons back in the day, recently got replacements from Nintendo after their batteries died.

If I didn’t have a second pair, I’d get these new colors. I like them better than the red and blue

I do wish the Joycon 2 had more color on them. I get going with primarily balck, but it's too subtle. The buttons should match the colors at least. They need a little pop!

Utterly boring. I want the colour visible, not almost entirely hidden when docked to the console or controller grip.

Hulk Smash! Woohoo!

I have a feeling they are doing this to maintain fewer SKUs. Nintendo is trying to save money in the most random ways right now, so of course this will be wonky.

The colors are pretty decent, but nothing to write home about with the design.

Whooptie frickin doo

I'm actually good with my Switch 1 & 2 Pro Controllers

I have the mushy ZR issue that others have had on my current S2 Joycons. So I'll probably get these so I can send that one off for repair.

still black.. so more of an accent than a color, but nice ones, have switch 1 joycons in these colors...

@Nep-Nep-Freak

Because general consumers are thick. Means there is no mistaking these are for Switch 2 and not Switch 1.

The multi-colored straps are cool. Nintendo mostly did away with multiple colored straps early on with the Switch 1, save for a few Special Editions.

I like the joy cons for 'sitting with my arms down by my side' ala Wii era gaming, but the pro controller just feels much better for long term play, along with those back buttons.

The purple one should have been perfect for Metroid Prime 4 limited edition Switch 2.

I really like these! Though, I do kind of wish we had full color ones, instead of just around the stick and the connector port. (My favorite S1 color scheme was green/purple btw.)

Still, this would be an easy way to distinguish between mine and my son’s Switch2’s.

You son of a bench, I’m in.

@Anti-Matter if they do make it pastel on the outside, people are going to confuse it with a Switch 1 Joy-cons, and knowing Nintendo, they don't want to repeat another Wii U marketing confusion.

Price expectations? Probably going to be £85-90 surely?

So with the next Direct ... will the guy on the left be wearing a purple shirt and the guy on the right wear a green shirt ?

@FlamingBird
At least Nintendo can make it White outside, pastel color inside.
Looks way much better.
Black color for gaming device doesn't even look interesting for me.

I'm aware I'm stating the blindingly obvious, but a slightly pale purple and pale turquoise surround to the analogue sticks does not make me want to buy joy cons. When they decide to colour the whole thing, I'll bite.

Apart from most of the color being minimal and hidden away in handheld mode. The actual sides of the switch are still gonna be red and blue no? Lol

@foursider anytime I see something like that now a days the internals didn't look nearly as fun. Like the PCBs are covered in plastic and the batteries, or shielding.

Don't get me wrong I would take it over the vanilla colors we get, I just felt like it was worth mentioning it's not as fun to look inside as it was back in the day.

This is the equivalent of me saying I have new underwear but the only way other people can see it is if my pants sag due to lack of a belt. You won't really see it. Visual design wise, Switch 2 joy con suck, and it's the only department the Switch 1 joy con are just better.

@obijuankanoobie

That's true, I didn't think of that... Especially for the tightly packed joycons. Maybe the Pro controller, though, as I know the off brand Afterglow controller that's clear and lights up had room to make transparent look cool. But, I agree, even if the impact of the insides isn't as interesting as the early days, it'd still be neater than black.

Gorgeous!

I love 'em, I love 'em, I love 'em!

Not a fan of pastel colors, so not for me.

It's funny that PlayStation is the one going bold with their colors now while Nintendo is sticking to dark grey/black with small accents. What's happened?

@The_Nintendo_Expat I hadn't heard of that no, or perhaps I have (because I remember looking at the announcement of new Steam stuff) and just forgot. I'll look again. I like the term 'slack armed gaming' as well.

The waggle mechanics on Wii were so much more frustrating because you went from an even more relaxed position that normal, to furiously stroking off the air, before returning to gaming-rest.

Man, if the special edition consoles are still mostly black, then I'm gonna. . . . continue being a Nintendo consumer I guess.

@Nep-Nep-Freak it's probably to differentiate it from Switch 1. They don't want a repeat of the Wii U, so they're trying to give the Switch 2 a similar, but distinct look.

They'll probably give more colors options for the entire joycon once the Switch 1 is out of production. Which probably won't happen till they beat the PS2 sales record.

Each to their own, but I dont get colour options. I either play docked with a pro controller, or never look at my hands when playing. I see Playstation just released a range of neon colours which at least have a bit of pop. These are a little insipid although my granny would like them. What are we talking here, peppermint and lavender??

@BrewsterTea I would like to see a white option like the OLED

White looks nice https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1i22pa8/white_switch_2_concept_inspired_by_the_oled_colors/

While these are nice, pastel purple and green are probably my favourite combo from the original switch selection, it does feel a little underwhelming that they are mostly just black again.

I was really hoping for fully colored joycons as I think black is just boring. This mostly black with a hint of color look is disappointing.

100 bucks? No thank you.

Disappointing that it looks almost identical to the current ones when connected to the Switch 2. Not holding my breath but hoping Nintendo considers Splatoon Raiders a big enough release to do more interesting Switch 2 Joy-Con and Pro Controller designs.

Those colors look really gorgeous, but I want the full joy cons to be that color

I'd like the joy cons to be that entire colour instead of just the inside... Why is Nintendo in an emo era right now lmao? Everything is black. It's not sleek, it's just sad.

@TripleJump I'm sorry to hear that. I would be absolutely distraught if that happened to me.

Just another example that companies are afraid of fun color designs.

I'm debating between picking these up, or putting an extra $50-ish toward a set with custom shells. These colors are great, but translucent atomic purple is calling my name...

Somehow looks like Pearl and Marina’s colors, just swap out the purple for pink and BOOM

@LazyDaisy And when it comes to once they make special editions, chances are they’ll actually be coloring the outside shells

@TripleJump I wish I left mine on the tube because that would mean I don't live in America. But I'm still sorry for your loss.

These would be great if Nintendo knew how to do colours
£75 to have the tiny visible circles a different colour? No fam
idk why they can't just colour them properly

Nintendo "Please release me, set me free" and give me an official left Joy-con with a proper D-pad or I'll never buy Street Fighter 6 .

The color variants are barely noticeable when connected to the Switch 2. Why the hell do we have to wait months or even years to get real new colors, when back in the day you could buy the 3DS in so many different colors and special editions? I remember not even being able to choose between all those gorgeous transparent N64s as a kid...

Lovely colors!

Votes for next colour schemes?
1. Sunshine Yellow with Sky Blue
2. Mint Green with Coral Orange
3. True Lavender with Pasty Peach

I'm almost always playing in docked mode with a Pro Controller, and when I'm not, I'm playing in handheld mode, not tabletop mode, so the color on these Joy Cons are rarely ever seen aside from the rings around the analog sticks. That said though, I would like to buy my GF a Switch 2 this year, and it would be nice of Nintendo to start selling units that came with these joy-cons instead of classic red and blue. Options are nice to have, and it's weird that Nintendo launched the original Switch with color options, but not the Switch 2

These colours are really legit. I play mostly in handheld mode so I'm so jumping on these.

@Jeremazing I mean I do get it. Nintendo clearly don't want to be blamed for making it confusing for customers to differentiate between stuff for the Switch and the Switch 2 but I agree the current colour scheme is pretty lacklustre.

@kmtrain83
It felt like a bad dream in the moment.
I received it as a gift and thought everyone would be really upset with me.
I was so embarrassed, I literally felt like I shouldn't be left responsible for anything afterwards.
Everyone was really kind and understanding though.
I'm trying to be more alert going forward.

Just give me an actual design. Or GREEN!!! I would take green! A nice dark emerald or forest green.... Oh, and ones with a dedicated D-Pad would be nice. Come on Hori! Get crackin'!!!

They look nice but... $100, yeah I... I think I'll stick with my launch controllers

@Markatron84
A week after, I was with a member of staff afterwards who was looking through all the lost property on his iPad. I saw lots of lost phones and passports and other valuables which put my problems into perspective. As frustrating as it was to lose my Switch 2, at least it can be replaced.

@cvrator
I'd rather lose every game console and game I own than live in America, you have my deepest and most sincere condolences /j

Waiting for the Splatoon 4 colours.

@Jeremazing
I prefer neon, like With the NS1 green and pink splatoon 2 edition. These new NS2 colors however have more of a neutral almost pastal look going on. Think i'll pass.

@Anti-Matter you dont like GKC, any 3rd party games since theyre not 60fps, color of controllers, and pretty much anything else you comment on here. Is there something you actually ARE looking forward to with the Switch 2?

You could have the same effect with two tiny circular stickers 😅

Also the controllers no longer matching the colours inside the slots on the console would bother me.

Meanwhile PS5 has some crazy colour options…

Games please?

Colors look good, too bad the JoyCon 2s have an absolutely s h ! T t y build!

They look nice, but di you know whst would look even better? New games

Is Nintendo going to replace the rail stickers with something more neutral?

Let'ssss gooooo! I'm glad pastels are getting the love this early because they waited 7 years to give us pastel pink joycon 1.

Nah. Still holding out for non-black joycons.

It's backorder... People are paying 80$+ for a new set of sticker... That are different color...
I lost hope in humanity.

@TripleJump I hope you treat yourself to a new system soon and good luck is bestowed on you 🍀👍🏻

Oooh! New joycon colors! me likee

gonna buy these

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I never saw the appeal of buying the same controller with a different color or pattern.😐 I just stick with what came with the console and only upgrade if their are significant changes besides a new color way

@poudigne Sad isn't it?😐😆

@Moistnado "Best I can do is new Joy Con colors." - Nintendo

@AllBLK I think the appeal of buying differently colored controllers mostly comes from the need for multiple controllers for co-op (at that point, might as well get different colors for variety). Luckily, I still have my old Switch 1 joy-cons so I have no need to go for this.

@AllBLK That situation definitly is. I mean, I buy themed controller... but they are just the same, with different sticker.

@Anti-Matter I agree with you! That would be awesome!

The most colorful part of the controller is a part that I would never see. Pointless for me.

What a big waste of money

I like the subtle colors of the Switch 2 controllers. It really has a "I'm serious but still fun"-vibe. I think these look cool as well. I do want an all black set though.

this looks AWFUL, and hurts the aesthetic of the system a lot. the sides of the system are red and blue, corresponding to the joy con's colour, this ruins that!

@CammyUnofficial
Of course.
I'm looking for Switch 2 that qualified with these criteria.
1. The games (1st party & 3rd party) Must be game card.
NO BS game key card, code in box, partial download, streaming only.
2. White bundle Switch 2
3. New Animal Crossing games for Switch 2.
4. More 3rd party KIDS games on Switch 2 with game card release.

@MrCarlos46 I have a feeling the special edition joy con will have colored designs around the shell, but will still have a black base.

I’d love to be wrong though, and see different colored shells again.

@TheWokesterGamer You should know the rail colors on the side of the system are actually stickers. Maybe they package these with new stickers

(don't think so, but they could)

I seriously hope that we aren't just getting black joycon for the next 8 years

If only Nintendo would have given me the working joy-cons I payed for in the first place. They lost a lifelong 'consumer' that day.

@LazyDaisy Maybe colored shells will come once the Switch 1 has been discontinued, but who knows when that helps