You Can Finally Buy An Extra Pair Of Switch 2 Joy-Con Controllers

Though the Joy-Con 2 Controllers are slightly larger than the original model, they share the same general design. Motion controls, (improved) HD Rumble, NFC support for Amiibo–these core features return along with a couple of new additions. The intriguing new mouse mode allows you to use a single controller like a computer mouse. Not all games will support this mode, but Civilization VII, a launch title, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, one of the most anticipated Switch 2 games of 2025, both offer mouse mode support. The right Joy-Con 2 Controller has the new C button to access the Switch 2’s GameChat feature.

Quality-of-life improvements include larger bumpers that should improve single Joy-Con controls, and the controllers magnetically attach to the console rather than clicking into place mechanically.

The set includes left and right Joy-Con 2 Controllers and a pair of wrist straps for $95 (or $94 at Walmart).

Alternatively, you can buy single Joy-Con 2 Controllers for $55 each. The left Joy-Con 2 has a light blue stripe running along the side that connects to the console for handheld mode.

The right Joy-Con 2 has a light red stripe, but it also has the GameChat button. If you only want one extra Joy-Con 2, it probably makes the most sense to pick this one, especially if you’re interested in GameChat.

As mentioned, the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip has the added bonus of two remappable back buttons. For some users, the back buttons might even be more appealing than the grip’s main feature: extending the battery life of your controllers while playing in docked mode.