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Nintendo Adds Light Purple and Light Green Joy-Con 2 for Switch 2, Out Feb. 12

The accent-only approach at the usual $99.99 price is drawing criticism from buyers.

Overview

  • The pair launches on February 12 alongside Mario Tennis Fever, marking the first non-default Joy-Con 2 colors for Switch 2, with preorders live on Nintendo’s store.
  • The set costs $99.99 and includes matching wrist straps in light purple and light green.
  • Color is limited to rings around the analog sticks and connector edges while the shells stay black, making the hues barely visible when attached, and the console’s blue/orange inner strips remain unchanged.
  • The controllers are functionally identical to existing Joy-Con 2 units, retaining motion controls, improved HD Rumble, NFC support, and Mouse Mode.
  • Reaction online is mixed to critical over the subtle look and price, and DBrand has begun preorders for $20 color-matched skins that cover the full surface.