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CRKD Opens Preorders for Nitro Deck 2 for Switch 2, Shipping in Spring 2026

The company touts capacitor-based sticks with a redesigned grip to improve handheld play.

Overview

  • The Nitro Deck 2 is available to pre-order in Smoke Black or White for $99.99 / £89.99 / €99.99, with deliveries expected in spring 2026.
  • Backward compatibility spans Switch, Switch OLED, and Switch 2 using a centrepiece/legacy adapter and a new rear retractable locking dial to secure different console sizes.
  • CRKD says its capacitor-based CaptiStick sensors use a zero-contact design intended to avoid drift and resist magnetic interference, with independent testing still to come.
  • New ergonomics and controls include contoured grips, an offset right thumbstick, added L2/R2 shoulder buttons, programmable back inputs, digital triggers, adjustable deadzones, turbo, vibration, and optional swappable D-pad and stick tops sold separately.
  • The Deck 2 can operate as a standalone controller for PC, mobile, and smart TVs via Bluetooth or USB-C, and CRKD lists add-ons including a $39.99 carry case and $19.99 D-pad/stick top packs.