PowerA Ditto-controller for Nintendo Switch 2 verschijnt op 20 oktober 2026
PowerA has announced an officially licensed Ditto controller for Nintendo Switch 2. The accessory is up for pre-order at $50.99 and also works with the original Switch.
- The controller supports GameChat, has mappable buttons, and uses Hall Effect modules to help reduce stick drift.
- Amazon has the accessory up for pre-order at $50.99, with release set for October 20, 2026.
What happened
PowerA has announced a new officially licensed controller for Nintendo Switch 2 featuring a Ditto-themed design from Pokémon. In the product information, the accessory is positioned as a Switch 2 controller, including support for GameChat and a C button for quick access to that feature. The controller is part of PowerA’s broader licensed accessory lineup for Nintendo Switch 2.
According to the available information, the controller also works with the original Nintendo Switch. PowerA additionally highlights mappable buttons and Hall Effect modules, a technology designed to help reduce stick drift. In the product description for the Switch 2 line, PowerA also mentions Hall Effect sensor thumbsticks, anti-friction rings, and onboard audio controls with multiple EQ modes as part of the wider controller family.
The controller is now listed on Amazon for pre-order at $50.99. The planned release date is October 20, 2026. The listing lines up with PowerA’s broader Nintendo Switch 2 page, where the brand presents itself as the first licensed controller partner for the system with Hall Effect sensors.
Timeline
2026-09-30: PowerA announces its first licensed accessory line for Nintendo Switch 2, including controllers with Hall Effect technology and a C button for GameChat access.
2026-10-01: The Ditto controller appears in product and store listings with a pre-order price of $50.99 and a note that it also works with the original Nintendo Switch.
2026-10-20: Planned release date for the PowerA Ditto controller for Nintendo Switch 2, as listed on Amazon.
Background
PowerA describes itself in the source material as an official Nintendo partner and says the controller is part of a broader Nintendo Switch 2 lineup. PowerA’s Nintendo Switch 2 page emphasizes that the brand uses Hall Effect sensors and that the Advantage Wired Controller has two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons. In the same product context, PowerA also mentions a C button for quick GameChat access, onboard audio controls with multiple EQ modes, and anti-friction rings.
The available information does not mention a regional rollout or extra features beyond the listed specifications. It is also unclear whether the Ditto controller will launch in all markets or only through selected retailers such as Amazon. The source material also does not explicitly state whether the Ditto listing is wired or wireless, although PowerA’s broader Switch 2 lineup does refer to separate Advantage Wireless Controller and Advantage Wired Controller products.
The product listing and the PR Newswire announcement place the controller within an initial wave of licensed accessories for Nintendo Switch 2. In that announcement, PowerA describes the Switch 2 line as a new expansion of its range, while the Amazon listing confirms the $50.99 price and the October 20, 2026 release date. The available information does not provide additional details about bundles, regional variants, or other accessories launching alongside the Ditto controller.
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Sources
- Game Rant: PowerA Ditto-controller for Nintendo Switch 2
- PowerA: Nintendo Switch 2 page with licensed controllers
- PR Newswire: announcement of PowerA’s licensed accessories for Nintendo Switch 2
- Amazon: PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2