Wallets out: the pastel pink Joy-Cons are now available for pre-order

Nintendo is launching a pastel pink set of Joy-Cons for the Switch and Switch OLED on March 22, and you can pre-order them now at Best Buy. They will debut on the same day as the launch of Princess Peach: Showtime! Peach’s upcoming solo adventure. Nintendo previously debuted in pastel pink in a set of Joy-Cons in 2023, including one pastel yellow Joy-Con, so this is your first chance to get your hands on a set that’s all pink.

Given the unpredictable state of buying things online these days, pre-order inventory can dry up before launch day arrives (this happens often for Nintendo hardware). Should that happen, there might still be a chance to grab a pair. We do our best to ensure that you are one of the first to know.

But if you’re tired of the chase, or you’re determined not to buy any more Joy-Cons until Nintendo makes them different, here’s a suggestion: try installing colored Joy-Con plates yourself. They arrive at Amazon many different colors, including a soft pink one, for about $20 a pair. You will void the warranty on your Joy-Cons if you open them, but if you are careful there is little risk and it is a fun project. I wrote one step-by-step guide to do it at The Verge, complete with close-up footage.