Splatoon Raiders’ Deep Cut Joy-Cons Land Soon

Nintendo’s Splatoon Raiders-themed Joy-Con 2 set arrives July 23 alongside the game itself in blue and light yellow, and the reception among handheld fans has been measured. The Deep Cut-inspired colors are subtle — muted blue left, light yellow right — trading the franchise’s signature ink-splattered chaos for something that won’t draw attention in public. For portable players who need a spare set of Joy-Cons for tabletop mode or multiplayer on the go, these $99 controllers offer official variety without premium pricing.

What the Color Swap Means for Handheld Play

From a practical standpoint, these are the standard Switch 2 Joy-Cons in a different palette. Same matte finish, same button layout, same drift-repair accessibility. No added grip texture, no contour changes, no ergonomic improvements for sweaty-palmed sessions — a missed opportunity, but understandable at standard pricing. The understated look may actually appeal to players who prefer portable gear that doesn’t broadcast “gamer” in a coffee shop or on transit. These are essentially a fashion choice, and at $99 they cost the same as the default colors, making them an easy purchase for Splatoon fans who want a second set without paying a collector’s premium.

Third-Party Options Fill the Ink Gap

For handheld users who want more overt Splatoon Raiders flair—or want to read why Nintendo skipped Splatoon 4 for this spinoff—third-party options fill the gap. KeysFactory has revealed an officially licensed line of Joy-Con covers that lean into the ink-spattered aesthetic with orange and green splotches and the game’s logo. Hori is offering a Splatoon Raiders edition of its Wireless Horipad Turbo with a transparent black chassis covered in coral, seaweed, and vivid ink marks. The Horipad is a full-sized controller, better suited to docked play or long handheld sessions where a traditional grip helps, but it is not a drop-in Joy-Con replacement. Neither KeysFactory nor Hori has confirmed US or UK availability, so the official blue-and-yellow set remains the most accessible option for portable players who want to rep Splatoon Raiders from day one.