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Zelda Switch Joy-Cons Up For Preorder Now
Nintendo announced new Zelda-themed Joy-Cons based on the Hylian Shield and Master Shield alongside the Switch port of Skyward Sword.
In its latest Direct livestream, Nintendo revealed a new pair of blue Zelda-themed Joy-Cons, launching alongside the Switch's upcoming port of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword on July 16. The new Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons take after the series' iconic Master Sword and Hylian Shield, and you can preorder them right now for $80 at Best Buy and GameStop. (Update: These may be selling out fast, as GameStop is now showing "not available.")
Zelda Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons
$80
The Zelda Joy-Cons are a deep royal blue, adorned with Zelda-style symbols placed delicately around the buttons and analog sticks. The left Joy-Con features the eagle and Triforce seen on the Hylian Shield, while the right features the Triforce design seen on the Master Sword. The Joy-Cons seem to be two slightly different shades of blue, with the right Joy-Con appearing slightly darker than the left one.
Players will be able to use these Joy-Cons in Skyward Sword with two different control methods. The first method will emulate how Skyward Sword was on the Wii, with motion controls for swinging the sword, aiming the bow, and almost every other action. Alternatively, players will be able to play in a buttons-only mode that maps sword slashes to the right analog stick.
Whether you're picking up the new Zelda Joy-Cons or sticking with your current pair, you can also secure your copy of the upcoming Zelda port: Skyward Sword HD is also available to preorder at Best Buy.
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