Quick heads-up
Nintendo dropped a 40th-anniversary Switch 2 set, complete with a themed console, Joy-Con, and a fancy Pro Controller. But Hori — the accessories folks who love putting cool stickers and leather-like things on everything — quietly released five Zelda-themed add-ons that could steal the spotlight.
The Horipad Turbo steals the show
Top of the bunch is the Wireless Horipad Turbo. It’s dressed in white with gold Triforce and shield accents, with clever circular artwork that hides tiny silhouettes of Link and his trusty steed, plus a muted map-of-Hyrule backdrop. It looks classy enough to frame, but it’s actually built to play.
Under the pretty paint it has high-precision TMR analog sticks, programmable rear buttons, a button lock, multiple profile options, an extra C-button, motion sensors (gyroscope and accelerometer), and roughly 10 hours of battery life. In Japan it’s priced at 8,980 yen — roughly 50 euros at current rates.
Why people are comparing it to Nintendo’s Pro Controller
Because price matters. Nintendo’s official 40th Anniversary Pro Controller rings up at about 12,980 yen in Japan, so the Hori pad is several thousand yen cheaper. In Europe that gap looks like roughly 60 euros in favor of the Hori option, so budget-minded fans are paying attention.
Four neat cases for carrying (and flexing)
Hori rounded the set out with four storage-focused pieces. None are boring zip pouches — they’re themed, textured, and made to make your Switch 2 feel special while you lug it around.
Hori Adventure Pack — A brown faux-leather carrying case with a gold shield motif and a little Link-and-Epona silhouette. Price: about 4,980 yen (≈28 euros).
Hori Compact Carry All — A travel-friendly bag in the same brown style, intended to hold everything you need on the go. Price: about 5,480 yen (≈31 euros).
Hori Slim Tough Pouch — A slim, leather-textured sleeve with a subtle Hyrule map on the outside and an interior lined in Link-green. Price: about 4,480 yen (≈25 euros).
Hori Push Game Card Case — A push-to-open case for up to six game cards that even comes with a tiny Link-on-horse figure for bragging rights. Price: about 1,780 yen (≈10 euros).
Hori’s no stranger to this cosplay life
This isn’t Hori’s first rodeo — they’ve previously released whole accessory ecosystems around major Zelda releases, and even teamed with Nintendo on quirky items like an electric ocarina for a remake. They like themed merch, and they do it with style.
Where and when (the less fun fine print)
Sadly, for the moment these items are Japan-only. Hori has opened pre-orders on its site, but there’s no official word on a Western release. Meanwhile, Nintendo’s themed Switch 2 and its Pro Controller are slated to arrive earlier, on October 29 — so if you want the console right away you’ll be waiting on the accessories unless Hori expands distribution.
Bottom line
If you’re a Zelda fan who likes small luxuries and clever design without paying full Nintendo premium prices, Hori’s five-piece lineup is worth a long look — assuming you’re in Japan or willing to patient-shop. Fingers crossed they make it overseas, or else start practicing your import skills and yen math.
