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Several officially licensed PowerA wireless controllers themed around The Legend of Zelda are on sale for massive discounts at Amazon. Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom fans have three colorful PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controllers to pick from, including Kingdom of Hyrule for only $30.40 (was $70). If you’re fine with using AA batteries and losing motion controls, Sworn Protector is only $25 (was $45) and has a more subdued, classical design.
Three of the controllers are marked as limited-time deals, including one with RGB lighting effectsbut Amazon doesn’t list an end date for the Zelda controller promotion. All four controllers are licensed by Nintendo and sync wirelessly via Bluetooth to Switch and Switch 2 consoles. Zelda fans can also save on the Horipad Pro Wireless Controllerwhich is green and features Link’s character design from Twilight Princess.
The Legend of Zelda Wireless Controller Deals (Officially licensed)
- PowerA: Sworn Protector — $25 (
$45) - PowerA Enhanced: Kingdom of Hyrule — $30.40 (
$70) - PowerA Enhanced: Midnight Ride — $40 (
$60) - PowerA Enhanced with RGB: Wake Up, Link — $50 (
$70) - Horipad Pro Controller — $40 (
$60)
Amazon has deals on a bunch of other PowerA wireless controllers themed around popular game franchises, including Super Mario, Pokemon, and Fortnite. The Pikachu Retro design is only $39.58 (was $70), the red Super Mario Joy edition is $30 (was $50), and this Fortnite design featuring Cuddle Team Leader is just $23 (was $50).
PowerA is the most prolific, licensed manufacturer of Switch and Switch 2 wireless controllers, but Amazon also has limited-time discounts on some cool official gamepads made by PDP and Turtle Beach, including this glow-in-the-dark Super Mario Boo-Hoo Ghost design for $40 (was $60) and the Sonic Superstars RealMz for $38.44 (was $60). PDP’s RealMz controllers have transparent shells and 3D dioramas inside.
With Nintendo’s official Pro Controllers for Switch 1/2 now priced at $80/$90, it has become quite expensive to pick up first-party gamepads for Players 2-4. If you’re looking to add some budget-friendly wireless controllers to your collection, check out the PowerA deals gallery we put together below. It starts with the Zelda controllers, but you’ll also find Super Mario and Pokemon designs.
GAMING NEWS Zelda Sworn Protector Wireless Controller
$25 (was $45)
The Sworn Protector design has an off-white base color with Royal Blue buttons, triggers, and thumbstick rings. The Master Sword and Hylian Shield are printed on the left handle, and the iconic Hylian Crest is emblazoned in red above the menu buttons.
PowerA has several different models of Switch and Switch 2 wireless controllers, all of which have similar form factors and great ergonomics. Features and technical specs differ slightly between models.
The Sworn Protector is one of PowerA’s entry-level controllers, but it still has two remappable back buttons. It doesn’t have motion controls, rumble, an IR camera, or NFC support for Amiibo.
This Zelda-themed controller is powered by two AA batteries and can run for up to 30 hours before you need to swap in a new pair. We’d recommend grabbing a pack of rechargeable batteries such as this popular 8-pack with a charger for $22 (was $29).
Key Features:
- 2 back buttons
- Powered by 2 AA batteries (included)
- Up to 30 hours battery life
GAMING NEWS Zelda: Kingdom of Hyrule Enhanced Wireless Controller
$30.40 (was $70)
The Kingdom of Hyrule edition is part of PowerA’s Enhanced Wireless Controller lineup. The design is based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s key art featuring Link on a mountain overlooking the sprawling open world.
PowerA controllers with the “Enhanced” moniker are rechargeable via USB-C and can run for up to 30 hours on a full charge. Enhanced controllers have two remappable back buttons, six-axis motion controls, and anti-friction thumbstick rings. They do not have rumble, an IR camera, or NFC support. That’s a consistent theme with PowerA’s Switch controllers and officially licensed third-party controllers in general.
Key Features:
- 2 back buttons
- Anti-friction analog stick rings
- Motion Controls
- Rechargeable
- Up to 30 hours battery life
GAMING NEWS Zelda: Midnight Ride Enhanced Wireless Controller
$40 (was $60)
The Midnight Ride edition is also themed around Breath of the Wild, but this one features Link on horseback on the left side and Princess Zelda on the right handle. It has the same features as the Kingdom of Hyrule edition–and all other PowerA Enhanced Controllers.
Key Features:
- 2 back buttons
- Anti-friction analog stick rings
- Motion Controls
- Rechargeable
- Up to 30 hours battery life
GAMING NEWS Zelda: Wake Up Link Enhanced Wireless Controller (Lumectra)
$50 (was $70)
The Wake Up, Link edition is the newest of the four discounted PowerA controllers based on The Legend of Zelda. This is one of PowerA’s Enhanced Wireless Controllers with Lumectra lighting effects. With Lumectra activated, the Sheikah letters, Crest of the Sheikah, and “Wake Up Link” appear as they are shown in the image above. It has five different RGB lighting modes to change the appearance and illumination patterns.
The RGB lighting consumes more battery, so this model only runs for about 15 hours between charges. Outside of Lumectra, it has the same features as the other Enhanced editions.
Key Features:
- 5 RGB lighting modes
- 2 back buttons
- Anti-friction analog stick rings
- Motion Controls
- Rechargeable
- Up to 15 hours battery life
All of the controllers below work wirelessly on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and most of them are on sale for around $20 off or more. You will see two PowerA Advantage Wireless Controllers near the bottom of the gallery with smaller $5 discounts. Designed for Nintendo Switch 2 but still compatible with Switch, the PowerA Advantage Controllers have the C Button for GameChat and Hall Effect sticks. These controllers just launched October 30, so even a small discount is pretty cool. It’s worth noting that PowerA’s Advantage series is also available in wired editions with the same enhanced features. This retro-inspired Super Mario controller is discounted to only $28.65 (was $40).
If you like having back buttons on your controllers and want even more customization options, we’d highly recommend checking out 8BitDo’s Ultimate and Pro series. 8BitDo released new iterations of both this year. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller is on sale for $60 (was $70); if you prefer aligned thumbsticks like a PlayStation controller, the 8BitDo Pro 3 Gamepad with GameCube-inspired color schemes is up for grabs for $63 (was $70). Check out our story on the Ultimate 2 for more details.
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