If you dropped $85 on the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller and would like to keep it looking fresh, you may want to pick up a dedicated travel case. There’s actually an officially licensed controller case made by RDS Industries that popped up on Amazon shortly before the Switch 2’s launch. Available in a Zelda-themed edition or standard black, the RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Controller Case is up for grabs for $20 at Amazon.
The hardshell carrying case is compatible with both generations of the Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Con with grip attachments. You can also use it with a bunch of different third-party controllers; we highlighted some notable gamepads we’ve tested with the case at the bottom of this story.
$20 | Compatible with Switch 2 Pro Controller
The Zelda branding on this case is subtle enough that Switch users who don’t even like the series would probably be fine with it. A round metal emblem with the game’s logo is affixed on the center of the top cover. It also has a gold zipper pull with the Tears of the Kingdom logo. The promotional images don’t do a great job of displaying the colors. After receiving the case recently, I can confirm that it’s forest green, similar to Link’s iconic tunic.
The case was designed for the original Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Cons with a grip attached. That said, the recessed bottom mold also fits the Switch 2 Pro Controller just about perfectly, and the Joy-Con 2 Controllers with the standard or Charging Grip attached are supported, too. The elastic band that secures the controller in place opens the door for a wide array of third-party controllers.
The case also has slots for two Joy-Con below the Pro Controller. This slot only supports original Switch Joy-Con, as the Switch 2 Joy-Con are too large.
An open mesh compartment can be used to store small accessories such as charging cables and Joy-Con straps.
$20
If you aren’t a Zelda fan, the case is also available in black/gray. This version trades the Zelda emblem and zipper for the red Nintendo Switch logo.
RDS Industries’ controller carrying cases are built with the same ballistic nylon material as its popular line of console cases. The manufacturer has already launched five different styles of Switch 2 console travel bags in its Game Traveler Deluxe line, including a Mario Kart World-themed hardshell carrying case:
RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch 2 Console Cases:
Switch Pro Controllers & Joy-Con
The Legend of Zelda Controllers
If you want a Zelda-themed controller for your Tears of the Kingdom carrying case, there are a few third-party options from PowerA and Hori that will work with the case. Unfortunately, the official Tears of the Kingdom-themed Pro Controller is long gone–at least for its original $75 price. You can get preowned units from Amazon Renewed for around $90 or a new one from Amazon (sold by Amazon Japan) for $120.
Compatible Zelda-themed Wireless Controllers:
Tears of the Kingdom Pro Controller:
8BitDo Controllers for Switch 1/2
All five of the 8BitD controllers below, including the superb Ultimate 2 Bluetooth–my current top pick for Switch 2–can be stored in the RDS Industries carrying case. That said, 8BitDo also has a pair of carrying cases. The $20 model is designed for the Ultimate series, while the $15 edition is for the Pro 2 (and upcoming Pro 3). Both models will work with the Switch 2 Pro Controller, but it’s worth noting that these cases don’t recessed inserts or elastic straps, so your controller will rattle around a bit. Both cases have mesh compartments for small accessories.
Heads up: Amazon does have a pretty great deal on the original 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller bundled with the $20 carrying case that drops the price to only $45.
8BitDo and Scuf Controller Carrying Cases
In addition to the pair of 8BitDo controller cases, another popular option is Scuf’s Universal Controller Protection Case for $15. Scuf’s hardshell case has a soft, recessed base and works well with Switch Pro Controllers.
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