During the last Nintendo Direct, the gaming company announced not only a The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword remaster for the Nintendo Switch, but also a limited edition Joy-Con controller set.
These Zelda-themed Joy-Cons are due to ship with the game on July 16 and are already becoming a scarce commodity as anxious fans grab the limited pre-order stock.
In fact, we are already starting to see some sets popping up on retail sites, so it seems likely that they will become more of a game item that money changers ruin for everyone.
Some retailers have already accepted initial orders and were sold in minutes, however, we expect to see more inventory available as we approach the summer launch date.
To help you get a set, without having to pay double or triple the MSRP, we have put together this guide and will update it with new stock information as soon as we get it.
Where to buy The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Cons – Quick links
Where to buy The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Cons Online
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Cons: $ 79.99 on Gamestop
Inspired by Link’s iconic sword and shield, these limited-edition Joy-Cons are sure to delight any fan of The Legend of Zelda. Gamestop is currently sold out of the first wave of pre-ordersView Deal
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Cons: $ 79.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy began taking orders for the limited edition Zelda Joy-Cons almost immediately after they were announced on the latest Nintendo Direct. They are currently out of stock, but we will update if more inventory appears. See Offer
Where to buy The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Cons in the UK
So far there is no information on which UK retailers will have limited edition Zelda Joy-Cons stock.
GAME, the game specialist retailer, seems almost certain to pre-order at some point, just like at the official Nintendo store in the UK.
It would not be a big shock if the controllers ended up being exclusive only to these two retailers in the UK, as GAME often closes an agreement with suppliers to be the exclusive third-party seller of limited edition products.
We will update this article as soon as we receive information on where in the UK these Joy-Cons can be purchased as soon as we get them.
What are The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy-Cons
Scheduled for release along with the Nintendo Switch HD remastering of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, these limited edition Joy-Con controllers are a wonderful way to celebrate the iconic franchise’s 35th anniversary.
The left Joy-Con is modeled after Link’s Hylian Shield, while the right is a tribute to Master Sword. The two most loved items in the Zelda canon.
Although the two joy-cons are a shade of blue, they are not exactly the same shade, with the left being slightly lighter than the darker Joy-Con on the right – if you want a symmetrical colored button, then it probably won’t be for you.
Whether you’ve played Zelda games in the past three decades or the latest title in the series, Breath of the Wild, it was your first adventure in Hyrule these Joy-Cons are the perfect complement to your Nintendo Switch.