Where to order the Pro 2 controller and other Switch 2 accessories
The Joy-Con 2 Pro Controller and Wheels: An Upgraded Version of a Favorite Controller That Makes TV Gaming Easier
President Trump has caused slight price increases on several Switch 2 accessories, including the Pro 2 Controller. There’s no telling whether we can expect more price hikes down the line, either, meaning if you do manage to preorder a Switch 2 and want to pick up a second controller or another accessory to go with it, now might be the time to act.
The Joy-Cons have a small, curveless design that makes them feel cramped during long sessions if you have larger hands. That’s why the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro controller might be worth a look, especially if you mostly game in TV mode. The upgraded version of one of our favorite Nintendo controllers has a few welcome improvements, including a pair of rear buttons that players can use to remap other controls. Nintendo has also finally added a 3.5mm audio jack, allowing you to pair it with a headset or a set of wired headphones. The game pad has a C button on it.
If you plan on picking up the new Mario Kart World, the Joy-Con 2 Wheels are worth a look. Simply snap the Joy-Con 2 controllers, which connect magnetically, into the steering wheel attachments before booting up your preferred racing title. Preorders are available at Walmart, Best Buy, and Target, with prices starting at $24.88.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector (GBSC) Bundle at Best Buy, Target, Best Buy and Best Buy
If you want to keep your Switch 2 safe, invest in a carrying case like the Nintendo Switch 2 Carrying Case & Screen Protector. We’ll likely see third-party brands release their own version in the coming weeks, but Nintendo’s proprietary offering is likely to be one of the few available at launch.
The bundle — which includes a console-only carrying case, screen protector, and cleaning cloth — is available for preorder for $39.99 from Best Buy and Target.
The Nintendo Switch 2 camera can be used to make video chats with friends, but it is not the same as using a compatible USB-C camera. The stand allows the camera to fit on and show your face as a picture in picture or as a dedicated video feed. It is possible to see your friends on screen while you play titles such as Super Mario Party jamboree. The camera is incorporated into some mini- games.
The camera has a wide angle lens that can be adjusted to capture groups of people in a single shot, and a sensor that automatically adjusts the brightness of the picture. It also features a built-in privacy shutter and includes a USB-C charging cable, as well as support for TV, tabletop, and handheld modes.
The Verge: Nintendo Switch 2 Bundle vs. GameStop: Delayed Cloudflare Affects the Verge Website
Switch 2 preorders are sold out online everywhere. Some people have succeeded in getting one using conventional methods. but now antiquated means: going to GameStop and preordering one in store.
If you’ve been eyeing the new Mario Kart game, you’ll probably want Nintendo’s limited release Switch 2 bundle. The Mario Kart World bundle will be available for in-store availability when stores open today at 11AM, just like the standard console. The bundle will save you $30 on a digital copy of Mario Kart World, which retails for $79.99 on its own, and will only be available through fall 2025 (or while supplies last). In addition to Mario Kart World and a Switch 2, the bundle includes all the accessories that come with the standard configuration, such as Joy-Con 2 controllers, a dock, and the required HDMI cable.
As the clock approached 11 AM, many of us at The Verge experienced issues with the website. At first, GameStop’s website showed me a mostly-blank page – the only text on it was “Oops…Something went wrong” [sic] and a refresh button. Soon after, myself and other Verge staffers often saw Cloudflare notices on GameStop’s website instead, including error notices that said the “web server is down” or that the site is experiencing a “bad gateway.”
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GameStop, a Nintendo Switch, was just $1050-$75 dollars, not that bad-the-dog analogy, but it did work out
I saw that my local GameStop on Howe Road in Akron, Ohio opened soon and I was no more than a 15 minute ride away. So I packed my wallet and my dog Bu and went down there only to be greeted by a line full of people, some of whom had been waiting for days.
“It’s been unbelievably busy,” one GameStop employee told me. He discouraged the people from camping for more than one night but the people lined up earlier in the week. He said that they had six waiting yesterday.
Most people waiting in line had only arrived a short while before the store opened, and that was before the small group of campers. Nearly everyone owned a regular Switch and was excited by the promise of an improved console.
“I have to upgrade, there’s no other way around it,” said another Switch 2 hopeful. I brought up the price but everyone was still enthusiastic about the console.
One man said he had enough money and that didn’t bother him. The price of the Switch 2 seemed to be reasonable with the state of the US economy and inflation affecting consumer goods across the board. “The OLED Switch when it launched was $350,” said another man. “One hundred dollars more, almost 10 years later, not that bad.”
That was the sentiment of most everyone I spoke to. Nintendo prices make sense, even if the higher prices do sting, because they are related to inflation and tariffs. As she was waiting in line with her family, a mother told me that she thought it was worth it.
I threw in an extra five bucks for a Mario Kart World bundle and Donkey Kong Bananza just because I was strapped tight to my back. Sometimes the old ways work best and I am not surprised this worked out as well as it did.
