Pre-order the NYXI “Wizard” GameCube-Inspired Wireless Joy-Pad for Nintendo Switch

In today’s edition of “It’s me, I’m the target audience,” NYXI’s upcoming “Wizard” Joy-Pad for Nintendo Switch is a wireless joy-con that takes obvious inspiration from the original GameCube controller — and it looks awesome.


Now, there are already GameCube-style Switch controllers out there, but the Wizard Joy-Pad has several features to set it apart. For starters, it boasts a split pad design, meaning you can play with it either in standalone controller form (pictured below) or with your Switch or Switch OLED console inserted in the center.

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The Wizard also features illuminated ABXY buttons, “Hall Effect” joysticks to eliminate any possibility of stick drift even after heavy use, interchangeable joystick rings (i.e. a set of round ones for racing games and a set of octagonal ones for fighting games), adjustable vibration/rumble, and trigger buttons (ZR and ZL) that are light, quiet, low-resistance, and have short trigger distances for faster shooting.

In short, this controller isn’t just a blast from the past in terms of looks, it’s also designed with modern high-level gamers in mind.

You can pre-order the Wizard Joy-Pad for $70 USD from the NYXI site, after which it should ship to you within 2–3 months (as of January 30th, 2023).