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The leaked Zelda Switch 2 Pro controller is stunning, but the OG is still around if you’re not fussed about new gamepad perks
Developed over time first seen 3 months ago
GamesRadar+ reported that images circulating online appeared to show a Legend of Zelda 40th-anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, apparently designed in green, gold and black and carrying Zelda-themed details. The controller had not been announced by Nintendo at the time of publication, so its authenticity, specifications, price and release date remained unconfirmed. Other games media also described the images as a reported leak, rather than confirmation of a forthcoming product.
The article contrasted the alleged new controller with Nintendo’s existing Tears of the Kingdom-themed Switch Pro Controller, released for the original Switch in 2023. That earlier controller can also be paired with Switch 2, but Nintendo states that original Switch controllers cannot wake a Switch 2 from sleep mode via the HOME Button; they also lack newer Switch 2-specific controls and functions. GamesRadar+ noted that the older Zelda model was no longer available through Nintendo’s UK and US stores, although it could still be found through resale and other retailers, making it an option for players who prioritise the design over the newer features.
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In short
- A Zelda 40th-anniversary Switch 2 Pro Controller was reportedly leaked, but Nintendo had not confirmed it.
- The 2023 Tears of the Kingdom Pro Controller remains compatible with Switch 2.
- Original Switch controllers cannot wake a Switch 2 from sleep mode and lack newer Switch 2 features.
How this story developed
- 3 months ago GamesRadar+ reported that images circulating online appeared to show a Legend of Zelda 40th-anniversary Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, apparently designed in green, gold and black and carrying Zelda-themed details.
- GamesRadar+ The leaked Zelda Switch 2 Pro controller is stunning, but the OG is still around if you’re not fussed about new gamepad perks
- Nintendo UK Compatibility with Nintendo Switch accessories
- Video Games Chronicle Images of a 40th Anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller have reportedly leaked
Explained simply
Nintendo’s Switch 2 is the successor to the original Switch, and its Pro Controller is a separate gamepad for players who prefer a traditional controller. Nintendo also released Zelda-themed accessories for the original console, including a Tears of the Kingdom edition in 2023.
The circulating images appear to show a controller marking the 40th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, a long-running Nintendo game series. Nintendo had not confirmed the pictured controller, so whether it will be released and what features or price it might have remain unknown.
The older Zelda controller can pair with Switch 2, but it lacks some newer console functions, including waking the system with its HOME Button. Its availability through Nintendo’s own shops has also ended in the UK and US, though other retailers and resale listings may still have it.
Coverage · 3 sources
- GamesRadar+The leaked Zelda Switch 2 Pro controller is stunning, but the OG is still around if you’re not fussed about new gamepad perks
- Nintendo UKCompatibility with Nintendo Switch accessories
- Video Games ChronicleImages of a 40th Anniversary Legend of Zelda Switch 2 and Pro Controller have reportedly leaked