In the event you’re on the lookout for a brand new controller to your Nintendo Switch and have fun 30 years of Hellboy, then the upcoming special-edition Nitro Deck and Neo S controllers will nearly actually be of curiosity. That includes art work sourced from the enduring Hellboy comedian guide Seed of Destruction, these special-edition controllers can be found to preorder now for $60 every forward of their mid-June launch date.
Like the opposite Nitro Decks supplied by CRKD, the Hellboy version comes with full-size Corridor Impact analog sticks and triggers, a traditional D-pad, 4 remappable again buttons, movement controls, rumble, turbo operate, and curved handles. The cradle is appropriate with each the usual and OLED Switch fashions, has a built-in kickstand for tabletop mode, and passthrough USB-C ports for charging and taking part in on a TV (with an adapter). The 4 again buttons may be remapped on the fly, and you may additional customise your expertise with the smartphone companion app. Stick caps may be swapped simply, and you will get a pair of alternate caps with the controller. Packs of eight stick caps can be purchased separately for $20. This explicit Nitro Deck mannequin does not include a carrying case, however you may purchase a case separately for $30.
The Neo S controller options comparable Hellboy designs and is a cool choice in the event you’re a fan of retro gaming. With NES, SNES, and Sega Genesis libraries obtainable via Switch On-line, it is a enjoyable little gadget to have for while you’re within the temper for an old-school gaming expertise. It additionally has the whole lot you want for contemporary video games, together with a pair of analog sticks, 4 triggers, turbo operate, and movement controls. Just like the Nitro Deck, it has remappable again buttons (solely two although), Corridor Impact sticks, and has companion app assist to regulate vibration depth, stick lifeless zones, and stick sensitivity.
If you would like one thing totally different, CRKD presents GameCube-inspired and SNES-inspired Nitro Deck bundles alongside a number of different shade variants. These are normally $90, however they’re usually on sale at Amazon.
The Nitro Deck lately joined GameSpot’s listing of the most effective Nintendo Switch controllers.