Two and a half years have passed since the Nintendo Switch launched and introduced the world to its Joy-Con controllers. That’s enough time that most players by now have probably bought as many Joy-Cons as they need. For the rest, now is a good time to consider buying a pair or two ofNintendo’s devices, as Walmart is offering them at discounted prices.
It’s safe to say, the Joy-Cons are impressive pieces of technology. These controllers can seamlessly swap between being attached to the Switch, being detached from it, functioning as their own separate mini-controllers, and working together as two halves of a whole. Despite the valid concerns of their small size and the infamous issue of“Joy-Con drift,”it’s incredible that they work at all, and usually work so well.
The discount in question is actually a continuation ofWalmart’s discounting of Switch games and controllersfrom early September. And while the games have mostly seen their prices begin to rise back up to their original numbers, the Joy-Cons have only seen an increase of, at the most, twenty cents.
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Typically, a pair of Joy-Cons retail for around $80, but these discounts cut about $10-13 off of that. That might not sound like the greatest deal in the world, but anyone interested either in getting more Joy-Cons, or replacing ones affected by Joy-Con drift, it should be welcome regardless. As before, there are three options for them to pick from:Gray($66.99),Neon Red and Blue($66.99), andNeon Pink and Green($69.00).
The Joy-Cons aren’t the only Switch controller Walmart is offering at a reduced price. There’s also the Switch Pro Controller. The discount here isn’t as big as it is for the Joy-Cons, as it’s currently available at just around $7 below its normal price. But then again, the normal price of Switch’s more conventional gamepad is lower to begin with, at $70. At any rate, the Pro Controller is currently available in itsdefault Blackfor $62.06.
New Switch owners may want to consider going with this option instead. While the Joy-Cons are impressive pieces of technology, they’re not really required for most Switch games. Also, theNintendo Switch Pro Controller, while limited a little more by its traditional form factor, largely comes with the same features as the Joy-Cons, including gyroscopic controls and amiibo support. Something for prospective buyers to keep in mind, however they lean.
