New Pokemon Switch 2 Controllers From HORI Open for Pre-Order

Two new Pokemon controllers for Nintendo Switch 2 are up for pre-order. Some headlines call them new Nintendo hardware, but accessory maker HORI makes them. ScreenRant covered the launch on October 26, 2026. The controllers join HORI's Pokemon Pixel Art collection, which is timed to the franchise's 30th anniversary.

What the HORI Pokemon Pixel Art Controllers Are

These are two Wired HORIPAD Turbo controllers, one green and one red. Both are covered in pixel art of Pokemon from the first Kanto games. They are not a new console, and Nintendo did not announce any new hardware of its own here. HORI has made licensed accessories for a long time, and its store sells its Pokemon controllers as officially licensed by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company International.

Here is what the outlets describe:

• The green controller: ScreenRant says it uses see-through green plastic with a forest scene. It shows Pikachu, Nidoran, Chansey, Meowth and the Bulbasaur line, plus a Pokemon Center building.
• The red controller: ScreenRant says it uses dark see-through plastic with red tones.
• What it does not do: CBR reported that the cable comes off. The controllers have no motion controls, no rumble and no amiibo support, and they cannot wake a sleeping console.

Other wired HORIPAD Turbo models on HORI's store list a C-button, programmable rear buttons and a turbo setting. Check the listing for these two before you count on the same features.

The Pixel Art line itself is not brand new. GamesRadar covered wireless Pixel Red and Pixel Green controllers over the summer, along with a game card case that holds 24 games. The new wired controllers are a cheaper way to get the same look.

When and Where the Controllers Drop, and the Price

CBR reported the wired controllers at around $34 each for pre-order and pitched the collection as a holiday gift. No report we checked gave a firm ship date, so treat the timing as open until HORI or a retailer posts one. Prices and dates can change, so check before you order.

For comparison, as of October 2026 HORI's own store lists the Wireless HORIPAD Turbo (Pokemon Pixel Green) at $64.99. That gap matters whether you are buying one for yourself or to flip.

Where to look:

• HORI's own web store, which sells the Pixel Art line directly.
• Big retailers that already carry HORI Switch 2 controllers, like Best Buy, Target and Amazon. Not every store will carry every design, and stock varies by location.

If a design shows up on a store's website with a pickup option, the steps for checking Walmart store stock work about the same for most big box listings. Check the store count, then call or check again before you drive.

Early Resale Signs

As of October 26, 2026, no named outlet has reported a sellout or a raffle for the wired Pixel Art controllers, or counted any sold listings. It is too early to say how they will sell.

Once units ship, you can watch the numbers yourself. A controller at about $34 leaves a thin margin after marketplace fees and shipping. Look at eBay sold listings, not asking prices, and see how fast they actually sell. The common traps of skipping sold listings and forgetting fees hurt most on cheap items like this. Accessories like these can also get restocked, which can cap any early price bump. If you want a simple way to judge sell speed, the checklist for spotting hot items to resell works here too.

One more tip: stay within any store limits, and leave some on the shelf for Pokemon fans who just want one for their kid's Switch.

Bottom Line

The "new Nintendo hardware" is two officially licensed HORI controllers with Pokemon pixel art, not a new system. At a reported $34 they make an easy gift for Pokemon fans. They have no resale track record yet, so check real sold prices before you buy more than you need. Members get custom price monitors with Discord alerts and live in-store stock checks, so you can see where an item is before you leave the house. See how the membership works.