Why Are Switch Joycons So Expensive

Nintendo Switch controllers are excruciatingly expensive. So don't miss these rare Pro and Joy-Con deals

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Finding cheap Nintendo Switch controllers isn't always easy, particularly when it comes to the official models. Nintendo products are notoriously slow to come down in price. So imagine our excitement when we spotted some rare discounts in the wild!

In the US, Walmart's cheap Nintendo Switch controller sale puts the Pro Controller down to $59, a drop of $10 and the lowest price it's been for a while. The Pro Controller isn't the only handset that's been discounted, though. Want an extra pair of Joy-Cons instead? Walmart knocked ten bucks off the MSRP too and they're a much more palatable $69. So you can get set for multiplayer sessions on the cheap if you act fast.

In the UK, it's a more modest discount down on the Pro controller from the standard £55, with 365games double-dipping the discounts down to £51.49. We saw it for a bit less at £49.99 elsewhere a few weeks ago, but this might be the best price you see in the UK for a while as the Pro controller rarely gets a decent deal there. The Joy-Cons are getting a much better deal today though and are £10 less than normal over at GameCollection.

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A cheap Nintendo Switch controller sale like this is definitely worth taking note of. Joy-Cons are reduced to $69 fairly regularly, but the Pro alternative usually holds its value pretty stubbornly. And although it's arguably overpriced compared to the PlayStation DualShock 4 or Xbox One handset, it backs up that cost with premium build materials, excellent comfort over long play sessions, and satisfying controls that have clearly been fine-tuned to the nth degree by Nintendo. They're also the best choice when it comes to single-player games like The Witcher 3 or multiplayer fighters such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

That's not to say you should ignore the Joy-Cons. They're perfect if you want to get as many people playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe as possible, mostly because a pair of Joy-Cons can be split between two people. If that sounds more your speed, we'd definitely recommend picking up a pair - they're better value for money than buying individual units separately.

Either way, don't hang about - the Pro Controller isn't likely to stay at that lower price for too long.

For more offers, don't forget to check out the best Nintendo Switch accessories or our page on getting the best Nintendo Switch controller prices .