Ahead of Black Friday, the The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition of the original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has seen its price drop to $46.60. This deal presents a significant alternative to the recently announced The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Switch 2 Pro controller, which is priced at $100. The discounted unit is described as a new, open-box international model that remains fully compatible with US-based Nintendo Switch 2 consoles, as the hardware is region-free and unlocked.
While the original Switch Pro Controller functions well on the new Switch 2 system, it lacks several features found in the newer Switch 2 Pro model. The updated controller includes two rear paddle switches, a dedicated GameChat button, and a headphone jack, none of which are present on the original version. Additionally, although the older controller supports HD rumble with haptic feedback, the Switch 2 Pro controller features an upgraded "HD Rumble 2" system. Another functional difference is that the new controller can wake the Switch 2 console from sleep, a capability the original model does not possess.
Despite these omissions, the original controller retains the excellent build quality and heft characteristic of Nintendo's official hardware. For gamers willing to forgo the newer features, this deal offers an officially licensed Zelda-themed controller at a savings of approximately $30 compared to the latest release.
Sources: IGN.