Nintendo Switch owners who still adore the GameCube controller design for Smash Bros. and other games can take advantage of an awesome Amazon deal on the NYXI Wizard, a GameCube-inspired controller that works both wirelessly when you’re gaming on TV and on the go in handheld mode. You can snag the NYXI Wizard in multiple different colors for as low as $52.49 (was $70) during Prime Big Deal Days. This 25% discount on the purple version matches the best yet for the retro-themed Switch controller with some noticeable modern flourishes.
The NYXI Wizard acts as an alternative to Joy-Con controllers. You can attach them to your Switch just like Nintendo’s official controllers for handheld mode, or you can keep them connected together to have a chunky GameCube-style controller for docked play.
Beyond the familiar shape and input arrangement, the controller also comes with Hall Effect joysticks, which are far more durable and more resistant to drifting than the sticks on a typical Joy-Con. The ABXY face buttons feature customizable color effects that sync with your gaming actions, there are two programmable back buttons, and six-Axis gyroscope motion-sensing technology for games that require twists and turns. Pretty useful for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!
Additionally, the programmable buttons have adjustable turbo response and vibration intensity and the mechanical triggers can be fine-tuned to provide rapid-fire accuracy in competitive games. Overall, this makes for a robust and feature-packed controller, especially for when you want to play ports of classic GameCube titles on your Switch. For the colors, you can choose from black, orange, and purple models.
NYXI also has a wireless controller for Switch that also works on GameCube. The NYXI Warrior supports Bluetooth for Switch, but it comes with a wireless receiver that can be plugged into your GameCube’s controller port. The Warrior is also on sale for Big Deal Days. You can snag one in multiple different color schemes for as low as $51.74 (was $70).
More Nintendo Switch Controller Deals
For a more conventional alternative for handheld play, Switch owners will want to check out the Nitro Deck, a slick cradle for your Switch when you’re on the move. This connects to the Switch via the USB-C port on the bottom of the console for faster response times, and other features include Hall Effect joysticks, four programmable back buttons, Bluetooth support, and more. Normally $60, you can grab one now for $40. The Nitro Deck is on our list of the best Nintendo Switch controllers.
The Nitro Deck+ is also on sale for its lowest price yet. The “Plus” version of the controller adds new sidekick buttons and offers better ergonomics thanks to aligned analog sticks.
If you’re more interested in playing your Switch in docked mode, we’d recommend checking out Amazon’s deals on 8BitDo wireless controllers, specially the 8BitDo Ultimate Bluetooth and 8BitDo Pro 2, our favorite third-party wireless controllers for Nintendo Switch (and PC). We’ve included other notable non-Switch 8BitDo deals on this list, including the Xbox Arcade Stick and 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboards.