CRKD Announces Limited Edition Tomb Raider Versions of its Nitro Deck+ and Neo S Controllers in Latest Collaboration with Limited Run Games
Gaming peripheral manufacturer CRKD has unveiled new Tomb Raider-inspired special editions of its Nitro Deck+ and NEO S controllers in its latest collaboration with Limited Run Games.
Both controllers are strictly limited to 1,000 units and feature artwork inspired by the recently released Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered trilogy. This includes a mountainous backdrop and, in the case of the NEO S, a silhouette of Lara herself. Aside from the decal, they both sport a striking blue hue with bright orange highlights on the thumbsticks and triggers.
The Tomb Raider Special Edition Nitro Deck+ costs $79.99, while the Tomb Raider Special Edition NEO S controller is slightly cheaper at $59.99. Pre-orders are available now exclusively through the Limited Run Games website and are valid for a limited time only.
The Nitro Deck+ is an improved version of the Nitro Deck, a peripheral that we already consider one of the best Nintendo Switch accessories on the market. We awarded it a rare five out of five stars in our Nitro Deck review, calling it an essential accessory for Nintendo Switch owners. If you need a quick summary, it’s basically a handheld dock that provides you with comfortable grips, excellent buttons and premium Hall effect sticks in handheld mode.
The more recent Nitro Deck+ differs from the original Nitro Deck in a number of key ways, including the move to a symmetrical thumbstick layout and the addition of an HDMI output for TV playback.
We were also big fans of the NEO S, which scored four out of five stars in our NEO S review. We praised its portable design and highly collectible nature, not to mention the controller’s excellent battery life. The Tomb Raider Special Edition NEO S controller also comes with a handy charging dock, which doubles as a display stand.
While the Nitro Deck+ is exclusively compatible with Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED, the NEO S is compatible with all Nintendo Switch models, in addition to PC, iOS and Android.
It looks like these new special editions are going to be a real treat for Tomb Raider fans and game controller collectors alike.