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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.
RDS Game Traveler Deluxe Switch Pro Controller Case (Zelda)
$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.
Switch Pro Controllers & Joy-Con
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller — $84
- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller — $69
- Switch 2 Joy-Con 2-Pack — $94
- Joy-Con 2 Charging Grip — $40
- Switch Joy-Con 2-Pack — $80
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:
- PowerA – Zelda Sword Protector — $38 (
$45) - PowerA Enhanced – Zelda Midnight Ride — $56.39 (
$60) - PowerA Enhanced – Kingdom of Hyrule — $55 (
$60) - Hori GameCube-style Controller — $46.59 (
$50)
Tears of the Kingdom Pro Controller:
- New, Sold by Amazon Japan — $121
- Amazon Renewed (JPN edition) — $76.50 with coupon
- Amazon Renewed (JPN model) — $90
- Preowned (US model) — From $70
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 Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — $63 (
$70) - 8BitDo Ultimate Controller + Travel Case — $45 (
$70) - 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — $46.79 (
$60) - 8BitDo Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller — $30
- 8BitDo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller — $50
- 8BitDo Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad — $70 | Releases August 12
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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