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The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with a pair of Joy-Con 2 Controllers, but if you want to race around Mario Kart World’s open world alongside three friends, you may want to pick up an extra set of the revamped controllers. Strangely, Joy-Con 2 preorders never opened at most major retailers. The first time we saw the $95 set in stock was earlier this week at Target, and it was probably a mistake because stock disappeared very fast. It’s been the same story for the Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip, which has built-in back buttons–one of the major perks of the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, which has been available to purchase for over a month at a few retailers.
- Joy-Con 2 Controllers (2-Pack) — $95
- See at Walmart
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- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip — $40
- See at Walmart
- See at Target
- See at Best Buy
- Joy-Con 2 Racing Wheels (2-Pack) — $25
- See at Walmart
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Joy-Con 2 Controller Sets and the official Charging Grip will be available to purchase tonight, likely at 9 PM PT when Walmart’s Switch 2 launch restock goes live. Walmart will probably restock the Joy-Con 2 Wheel Set for Mario Kart World, too. Target has the Wheel Set in stock right now, but it’s sold out at Best Buy and Walmart.
Take a closer look at the new Joy-Con 2 Controllers and related accessories below. For more gear, you can browse our huge list of third-party Nintendo Switch 2 accessories, which includes budget wheel attachments, ergonomic grips, carrying cases, and more.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Joy-Con 2 (2-Pack)
$95
The Joy-Con 2 are slightly larger and more robust than the originals, though 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).
Joy-Con 2 Left – Light Blue
$55
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.
Right Joy-Con 2 – Light Red
$55
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.
Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip with Back Buttons
$40
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.
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