Nintendo Unveils Light Purple, Green Joy-Con 2 Options

Nintendo announced on Thursday the first alternate color options for its Joy-Con 2 controllers, introducing Light Purple and Light Green variants compatible with the Switch 2 console. The new controllers will launch on February 12, 2026, coinciding with the release of the game Mario Tennis Fever.

The announcement, shared via Nintendo's official channels including its X account and the Nintendo Today! app, marks a departure from the single color scheme available since the Switch 2's debut in June 2025. Priced at $99.99 for a pair, the Light Purple and Light Green Joy-Con 2 controllers can be preordered immediately through Nintendo's online store. They feature the same black-dominant design as the default models, with the new colors applied to the connectors, wrist straps, and thumbstick accents. No changes to hardware functionality, such as battery life or stick technology, accompany the color update.

When attached to the console, the new Joy-Con 2 controllers will blend seamlessly with the Switch 2's body, though the internal attachment strips on the device itself retain their original blue and orange hues. These strips remain hidden during normal use, minimizing any visual...