Nintendo has unveiled its first set of alternative Switch 2 Joy-Con colors, which feature cool pastel shades resembling violet and teal.
Officially named "Light Purple" and "Light Green" (the latter looks closer to blue to my eyes, but sure), these imaginatively-named colors will go on sale alongside the upcoming Mario Tennis Fever on February 12.
If you're keen, you can already pre-order a pair of the new controllers now, at the same $99.99 price point that Nintendo of America sells the original Switch 2 Light Blue and Light Red Joy-Con.
Nintendo raised the price of Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers to $100 back in August 2025, up from $94.99. The Switch 2 itself was spared a price rise, but Nintendo added significant extra margins onto the cost for its original Switch (now $339.99, up from $299.99), Switch OLED ($399.99, up from $349.99) and Switch Lite ($299.99, up from $199.99). Even the price of Nintendo's Alarmo clock was increased by $10, up to $110.
No specific reason was given by the price rises, but analysts widely pointed to the impact of US tariffs on imports from China, Japan and Vietnam, where much of Nintendo's manufacturing is based.
So, do you fancy a snazzy new Light Purple and Light Green (Blue) pair?
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