Nintendo has announced the Blue and Light Yellow Joy-Con 2 controller colour for the Nintendo Switch 2, confirming pre-orders are open now on the official Nintendo Store and that the new pair will arrive at retailers worldwide on 23 July 2026.
This release marks the second new colour option for the Switch 2's controllers since the system launched in June 2025.
Product details and pre-order availability
Nintendo lists the Blue and Light Yellow Joy-Con 2 on its European and United States storefronts, with pre-order prices set at £74.99 in the UK/Europe and $99.99 in the United States.
The company states the controllers will be distributed through retail partners globally beginning 23 July 2026.
Design inspiration
Nintendo notes the colourway takes visual cues from Deep Cut, the trio of musicians associated with Splatoon Raiders.
In developer and marketing materials, Nintendo described the new Joy-Con 2 finish as a stylized palette referencing those characters, tying the accessory to Splatoon Raiders' aesthetic.
Context and platform history
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 as the successor to the Nintendo Switch family, introducing updated hardware and a new generation of Joy-Con controllers commonly referred to as Joy-Con 2.
Since the platform's debut, Nintendo has periodically released alternate colours and limited editions for collectors and players seeking customisation.
What this means for buyers
Consumers interested in the Blue and Light Yellow Joy-Con 2 can place pre-orders now via the Nintendo Store for their region.
With the confirmed retail date of 23 July 2026, customers should expect standard global availability through Nintendo’s retail channels and partner stores from that date.
Reporting credentials
This announcement follows the standard cadence of Nintendo accessory rollouts and is consistent with previous Switch 2 controller colour launches.
Coverage and details are drawn from Nintendo’s store listings and official product release information.
For ongoing Nintendo Switch 2 news and accessory releases, follow official Nintendo channels and your regional Nintendo Store for the latest availability and pricing updates.
This release marks the second new colour option for the Switch 2's controllers since the system launched in June 2025.
Product details and pre-order availability
Nintendo lists the Blue and Light Yellow Joy-Con 2 on its European and United States storefronts, with pre-order prices set at £74.99 in the UK/Europe and $99.99 in the United States.
The company states the controllers will be distributed through retail partners globally beginning 23 July 2026.
Design inspiration
Nintendo notes the colourway takes visual cues from Deep Cut, the trio of musicians associated with Splatoon Raiders.
In developer and marketing materials, Nintendo described the new Joy-Con 2 finish as a stylized palette referencing those characters, tying the accessory to Splatoon Raiders' aesthetic.
Context and platform history
The Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025 as the successor to the Nintendo Switch family, introducing updated hardware and a new generation of Joy-Con controllers commonly referred to as Joy-Con 2.
Since the platform's debut, Nintendo has periodically released alternate colours and limited editions for collectors and players seeking customisation.
What this means for buyers
Consumers interested in the Blue and Light Yellow Joy-Con 2 can place pre-orders now via the Nintendo Store for their region.
With the confirmed retail date of 23 July 2026, customers should expect standard global availability through Nintendo’s retail channels and partner stores from that date.
Reporting credentials
This announcement follows the standard cadence of Nintendo accessory rollouts and is consistent with previous Switch 2 controller colour launches.
Coverage and details are drawn from Nintendo’s store listings and official product release information.
For ongoing Nintendo Switch 2 news and accessory releases, follow official Nintendo channels and your regional Nintendo Store for the latest availability and pricing updates.