One of our favorite handheld controllers for Nintendo Switch is on sale for a price that matches its all-time low price. CRKD’s Nitro Deck Limited-Edition Bundles are discounted to $50 (was $80) during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. This is the lowest price since Black Friday, and these actually are “limited edition.” Multiple color schemes have sold out since the last time we covered the Nitro Deck. At the moment, only four styles remain in stock, including the purple edition that pays homage to the Nintendo GameCube.
Nitro Deck+ Controller Bundles with HDMI adapters are also selling out, but you can still get a translucent black model with the adapter for its lowest price yet.
CRKD Nitro Deck – Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals
The Nitro Deck without a carrying case is discounted to as low as $40, but the extra $10 is definitely worth it for the custom hardshell travel case–many Nintendo Switch cases are incompatible with the Nitro Deck.
Nitro Deck Limited-Edition Controller & Travel Case Bundles:
Thankfully, the list of in-stock editions includes the eye-catching Nitro Deck that’s themed around the purple Nintendo GameCube controller. It’s one of several gaming accessories modeled after the iconic shade of purple that’s on sale right now. Other notable deals include the NYXI Wizard handheld controller and Warrior pro-style controller–both of which are modeled after the GameCube controller’s unique form factor–and the NYXI Striker keyboard.
Nitro Deck+ Nintendo Switch Controller Deals:
You can also grab a set of eight extra thumbstick caps for only $13 (was $20). The caps can be used on CRKD’s Nitro Deck, Nitro Deck+ and Neo S controllers–all of which are on sale right now.
$50 (was $80)
The Nitro Deck acts as a cradle for your Switch or Switch OLED. It has an extremely sturdy design and premium feel. The Switch slides into the U-shaped controller and connects via USB-C, just like when you dock the console, which reduces input latency compared to wireless controllers.
A number of features make the Nitro Deck stand out. It has full-size analog sticks and triggers, a conventional D-pad, four remappable back buttons, and curved handles that make it comfortable to hold. The analog sticks use Hall Effect sensors, which eliminates the components that cause stick drift. The analog stick caps are swappable, and each bundle comes with an extra set of caps.
It also has a built-in kickstand for tabletop mode and passthrough USB-C for charging. A companion smartphone app allows you to further customize the Nitro Deck’s features. A button on the back of the controller lets you remap the four back buttons on the fly, too.
The Nitro Deck has built-in rumble and motion controls and can be used as a regular wired controller for Nintendo Switch and PC.
The hardshell carrying case fits the Switch with the Nitro Deck attached perfectly. It has a mesh pocket where you can store the included USB-C cable and analog stick caps as well as an insert for eight game cartridges.
$59 (was $80)
The Nitro Deck+ is also included in Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. One of the main changes with the new model is that the right stick is now above the buttons. The original Nitro Deck’s low right analog stick can take some getting used to, but after spending time with the new model, I actually prefer the original layout. The exception here is first-person shooters or games where you need to move the camera a lot. In those scenarios, the Nitro Deck+ is comfier, but you’ll probably want to map the face buttons to the four back triggers and/or make use of the new “sidekick” buttons–two remappable buttons next to the sticks.
The Nitro Deck+ also adds video out with an HDMI adapter, so you no longer need to remove the Switch from the cradle to dock it and play on TV. This is a welcome feature, and the bundle that’s on sale comes with the HDMI adapter. The Nitro Deck+ without the adapter is also available for $20 off, dropping the price to $50.
You can also save up to $12 on CRKD’s Neo S wireless controllers for Nintendo Switch and PC. A compact controller with a surprisingly comfy form factor, the Neo S is available in a variety of colors, including an eye-catching gold. If you love the Guitar Hero/Rock Band mode in Fortnite, check out the Neo S Fortnite Festival Edition, which has a 5-fret attachment and is on sale for $50 (was $60).
For more Amazon Spring Sale deals, take a look at our roundup of all the best PC gaming tech discounts.
