A Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom-themed Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is currently available for $46.60, a notable drop from its typical price, ahead of the Black Friday shopping season. This specific listing refers to an "open box" international model, though it is confirmed to be fully compatible with US-based Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, as the hardware is region-free.
While the original Switch Pro controller is compatible with the new console, it lacks some features found in the newer Switch 2 Pro controller. These include dual rear paddle switches, a GameChat button, and a headphone jack. Additionally, the new controller boasts upgraded "HD Rumble 2" compared to the original's HD rumble, and it can wake the Switch 2 console, a function the older model cannot perform. However, for those who can forgo these enhancements, the older Zelda-edition controller offers a significant saving and retains the same high build quality and feel.
The offer comes from IGN, whose commerce manager Eric Song has been tracking gaming and tech deals. The controller is described as having an "open box" condition but is fully functional and officially licensed.