Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 Side Strips Feature Swappable Customization, Inspired by Iconic Hardware Designs

The Nintendo Switch continues to stand out as one of the most adaptable consoles in the gaming industry, thanks to innovative hardware features and a robust ecosystem of official and third-party accessories.

In the latest development, a reputable Chinese accessory maker has introduced a unique line of customizable side strips for the new Joy-Con 2 controllers, offering Nintendo Switch owners a fresh way to personalize their gaming experience. This new accessory design draws inspiration from previous Nintendo and PlayStation hardware such as the New Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation 5, both of which gained praise for their easily swappable faceplates and panels.

Now, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 users will be able to effortlessly swap the side strips of their controllers, further expanding console customization options.

The side strips are designed to be attached and detached using a convenient tool provided by the accessory manufacturer, ensuring a simple and efficient customization process. At launch, the accessory maker is providing two initial color combinations for the Joy-Con 2 side strips: the classic left blue/right red set and the inverted left red/right blue set.

This continues Nintendo’s tradition of vibrant, easily distinguishable controllers that have become a hallmark of the Switch brand since its worldwide release in March 2017.

With over 125 million units sold as of 2024, the Nintendo Switch is one of the top-selling video game consoles of all time, benefiting from innovative hardware features and an extensive selection of accessories via the eShop and retail partners. Industry watchers have noted that these customizable Joy-Con 2 side strips mirror the modular customization concepts successfully implemented in other hardware, such as the New Nintendo 3DS’s celebrated face plates and the PlayStation 5’s side panels.

According to the accessory manufacturer, the tool included in the package makes it simple for users to safely remove and replace the strips without damaging their controllers.

While currently only two color options are available, the manufacturer suggests that new color variants and designs are likely to follow, potentially even in collaboration with Nintendo or as official Nintendo products in the future. As Nintendo continues to deliver hardware innovations through their flagship Switch system and third-party accessory developers expand the console’s customization possibilities, options like the new Joy-Con 2 side strips are a testament to the platform’s thriving enthusiast community.

The continued support for inventive customization solutions further cements Nintendo Switch’s reputation as one of the most consumer-friendly consoles for personalization and creativity.

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