Switch 2 Splatoon Joy-Con colors feel ordinary

Nintendo often pairs major first-party releases with themed accessories, and Splatoon Raiders is no different: the game brings a new blue and yellow colorway for the Switch 2 Joy-Con. The finish is refined and subtle, and many players will likely like it. For collectors and longtime Splatoon fans, though, the choice may disappoint.

Part of what made the original Switch stand out was its playful approach to controller color. That spirit came through in offbeat Joy-Con combinations — the red and blue bundle became an iconic, high-contrast look that you rarely saw on PlayStation or Xbox controllers.

Over time Nintendo released a string of bolder palettes that helped define the system: neon yellow, pink and green pairings, pink and yellow, yellow and purple, and the standout Splatoon watermelon mix of neon pink and bright green. Those colors didn’t just make consoles pop; they matched the bright, fashionable tone of the series.

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