Joy-Con 2 Controllers Could Give Switch 2 Users Some Customization Options

Though Nintendo has yet to officially confirm if the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers can be customized, a new listing for some swappable, decorative strips made the rounds on social media. While the Switch 2 decorative strip listing has become unavailable, Nintendo fans commented on what the company or its partners could do concerning potential Joy-Con 2 customization options.

Like their predecessors, the Joy-Con 2 controllers can either be attached to the main console or held wirelessly in each hand. Along with the magnetic attach mechanism that allows the Joy-Con 2 controllers to snap into the sides of the Switch 2, the controllers can also be turned sideways and used like a mouse. The Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers also feature quieter HD rumble, making action-focused game segments less noisy. As of this writing, the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers only come in black, with light blue and light red segments underneath the left and right thumbsticks. Additional Joy-Con 2 sets will cost $94.99.

Even though the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers feature plenty of ways for players to utilize them, user customization from official sources is not currently supported. However, as posted by Stealth40k on Twitter, an AliExpress listing for “decorative strips” on the Joy-Con 2 controllers made the rounds on social media. The decorative strips for the Joy-Con 2 controllers were originally listed for approximately $3.46 each, but have since been rendered unavailable after a few hours.

Third-Party Switch 2 Joy-Con Decorative Strips Listed Online

These side strips would replace part of the outside casing of the Joy-Con 2 with light red or light blue segments, starting underneath the L and R buttons and wrapping around the rest of the bottom side. The listing had blue and red strips that could match the Joy-Con thumbstick pattern, alongside opposite color options. The kits also included gel and a crowbar to assist with the swap.

Although the Switch 2 supports strange Joy-Con 2 configurations, it is worth noting that neither Nintendo nor any officially licensed partners have revealed any official Joy-Con 2 customization options. Ergo, disassembling the Joy-Con 2 controllers for any reason could void the product warranties. On social media, Nintendo fans compared the third-party Joy-Con 2 strips to faceplates featured on the PS5 and the New 3DS lineups.

Other users questioned the durability of the Joy-Con 2 strips and raised concerns about them snapping off. With the Switch 2 launching on June 5, only time will tell if Nintendo or its partners will offer fans some Joy-Con 2 customization options down the line.