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PowerA, a popular manufacturer of gaming accessories, is set to release two new *officially licensed* Animal Crossing–themed variants of its Enhanced Wired Controller for the Nintendo Switch next month — one featuring the raccoon oligarch Tom Nook; the other, his benevolent canine secretary Isabelle.
If they’re anything like the special-edition Animal Crossing: New Horizons Switch console, both controllers will sell fast and get limited restocks. To lock one down ahead of their Feb. 14 release date, you can pre-order them on Amazon for $24.99 apiece.
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Featuring an ergonomic design that’s comfortable to use even during marathon terraforming sessions, unlike the Switch’s Joy-Cons, these controllers are compatible with both the standard Switch system and the Nintendo Switch Lite. (They even mimic those consoles’ button layouts, meaning you don’t have to relearn any controls.) Each one comes with a 3.5mm audio jack and a detachable 10-foot USB cable — no batteries required.
If you can’t wait until Valentine’s Day (or aren’t a fan of those designs), be sure to check out PowerA’s other Animal Crossing-themed offerings: It makes another wired controller with an adorable aquamarine print and two wireless ones featuring Tom Nook’s nephews and musician K.K. Slider, all of which are already up for grabs on Amazon. (Spoiler: The latter was on sale at the time of writing for 22% off.)
