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Zelda Pro Controller for Switch 2: $99.99 on Oct. 29, or $109.99 with a Hyrule display stand
The Zelda Pro Controller for Switch 2 comes out on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at $99.99 on Nintendo's US store, $10 more than the standard $89.99 Switch 2 Pro Controller. Nintendo also sells it with a custom display stand that has a map of Hyrule on it for $109.99, and in the US that version is sold only at Nintendo New York, Nintendo San Francisco and Nintendo's online store. Both are part of the Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary lineup and come out the same day as the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition of the Switch 2. The controller has a black and gold front with a triangle pattern, a gold crest topped by the Triforce and a green right grip, and Nintendo sells it as a special edition of the Switch 2 Pro Controller, which has HD Rumble 2, motion controls, amiibo support, a C Button for GameChat and a headphone jack. As of Oct. 18, Nintendo's US store lists both versions as sold out, with no restock date. In Canada they cost C$124.99 and C$139.99, and in Japan the version with the stand costs 12,980 yen, about $82.
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Nintendo’s Zelda Pro Controller costs $10 more than the regular one, or $20 more with a Hyrule stand. Here’s the date, the two prices and where to find one.
When does the Zelda Pro Controller come out?
On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, according to Nintendo’s US store. It’s part of the Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary lineup that Nintendo revealed on Sept. 8, and it comes out the same day as the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition of the Switch 2 and the matching carrying case. Our Zelda 40th anniversary Switch 2 page covers the console and what’s in its box.
How much the Zelda Pro Controller costs
$99.99 on Nintendo’s US store, $10 more than the standard Switch 2 Pro Controller at $89.99. The version with the display stand costs $109.99. Our Switch 2 price page has the prices of the console and the other accessories.
In Canada, Nintendo’s store lists C$124.99 for the controller and C$139.99 with the stand. In Japan, Nintendo announced only the version with the stand, at 12,980 yen including tax, about $82 at the exchange rate on Oct. 18, 2026.
Zelda Pro Controller with the Hyrule display stand
The $109.99 set adds a custom stand with a map of Hyrule on it, according to Nintendo. Its photos show a dark gray stand that holds the controller upright by its grips, with the map and a castle engraved across the top.
In the US, the set is sold only at Nintendo New York, Nintendo San Francisco and Nintendo’s online store, which labels it a Nintendo Store exclusive. The controller on its own doesn’t carry that label.
What’s different about the Zelda Pro Controller
The look. Nintendo says the special edition has decorative patterns and illustrations inspired by the Legend of Zelda series. Its photos show a black and gold front with a triangle pattern, a gold crest topped by the Triforce in the center, a green right grip and gold shoulder buttons, with the Switch 2 logo on the green back.
Nintendo sells it as a special edition of the Switch 2 Pro Controller, and the standard model lists HD Rumble 2, motion controls, built-in amiibo support, a Capture Button, a C Button that opens GameChat, GL and GR buttons that can be mapped to any button and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, with a USB-C charging cable in the box. Nintendo’s store says that controller works only with the Switch 2.
Is the Zelda Pro Controller sold out?
On Nintendo’s US store, yes. As of Oct. 18, 2026, both the $99.99 controller and the $109.99 version with the stand are listed as out of stock, and Nintendo’s Canadian store shows the same. The store took orders ahead of release, with shipping from Oct. 29 and a limit of two per order, but Nintendo hasn’t announced a restock date.
The standard Switch 2 Pro Controller is in stock at $89.99 on Nintendo’s US store. Retailers manage their own stock. For the console itself, see our Zelda Switch 2 restock page.
This page is updated as soon as Nintendo announces a restock or changes the price or release date of the Zelda Pro Controller.
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When does the Zelda Pro Controller come out?
On Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, the same day as the Zelda 40th Anniversary Edition of the Switch 2, according to Nintendo’s US store.
How much is the Zelda Pro Controller for Switch 2?
$99.99 on its own, or $109.99 with the Hyrule display stand, on Nintendo’s US store. The standard Switch 2 Pro Controller costs $89.99.
Where can I buy the Zelda Pro Controller with the stand?
In the US, Nintendo sells the version with the display stand only at Nintendo New York, Nintendo San Francisco and its online store, which labels it a Nintendo Store exclusive.
Is the Zelda Pro Controller sold out?
On Nintendo’s US store, yes. As of Oct. 18, 2026, the controller and the version with the stand are both listed as out of stock, and Nintendo hasn’t announced a restock date. Retailers manage their own stock.
Can I pre-order the Zelda Pro Controller?
Nintendo’s US store took orders ahead of release, with shipping from Oct. 29 and a limit of two per order, but both versions are sold out there as of Oct. 18. Nintendo hasn’t said when more will be available.
Does the Zelda Pro Controller work on the original Switch?
Nintendo’s store says the standard Switch 2 Pro Controller is only for use with the Switch 2 system, and the Zelda version is a special edition of that controller.
How much is the Zelda Pro Controller in Canada and Japan?
C$124.99 on its own or C$139.99 with the stand on Nintendo’s Canadian store. In Japan, Nintendo announced only the version with the display stand, at 12,980 yen including tax, about $82 at the exchange rate on Oct. 18, 2026.
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How much does the Zelda Pro Controller with the display stand cost in the US?
Nintendo’s US store lists the version with the Hyrule display stand at $109.99 and the controller alone at $99.99.
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