Early testers (okay, YouTubers with backdoor connections) say the face buttons are “clicky” but not loud. Imagine the sound of a tiny, happy chu-chu tapping on glass. The D-pad is divided—hallelujah! No more accidentally rolling to the left when you meant to use an item. It’s a miracle of modern engineering, and personally, I think the Zelda team blessed it with a drop of holy water.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary
And the triggers? Analog. That means you can control how fast you sprint, climb, or swim. For a Zelda game, this is huge: no more tapping B like a maniac to barely move. You can gently rock the trigger to make Link tiptoe past a sleeping Hinox, which is both terrifying and hilarious to imagine.
What About The Switch 2 Itself?
I know, I know. This controller also works on the Switch 2, which will supposedly have a larger screen and 4K output when docked. But let’s be real: you’ll buy the controller first, because it looks like something from a fever dream about a royal tea party. The console is just a background accessory for this controller. It’s like buying a Ferrari keychain before you own the car.
Also, rumor has it the Switch 2 will have a backward-compatible feature for your old Zelda saves. So you can finally use this fancy controller to replay Breath of the Wild on a bigger screen, and pretend you’re playing a new game. Link’s house still won’t be cleaned up, but at least your hands will be comfy.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary
