Are the Skyward Sword Switch Joy Cons A Different Thickness? #Shorts

In this #YouTube #Shorts episode, we answer the question of whether or not the Zelda: Skyward Sword Joy Cons are a different thickness from the original Joy Cons.

In our unboxing of the Skyward Sword Joy Cons, one very passionate individual indicated that the left and right Joy Cons were, contrary to my assertion, a different thickness compared to the originals. While they did not feel and different to me, I went and broke out my calipers and measured. Not to my surprise, they measured in as exactly the same thickness as my older set of Joy Cons and each other. Not impressed, this individual continued, stating:

"How can you say there's no different between controllers when one is slimmer than the other."

"They are definitely not the same thickness. You don’t need to measure to see and feel that these joycons are thinner than previous models. Try measuring again but this time correctly."

"If you have new zelda joycons and compair them to the first model switch joycons there is a very clear difference in thickness and weight. You don't need tools to see something that is very clear to the naked eye. You immediately notice the difference between when taking out the box. Also are you sure you own joycons ?"

As you can see in this #YouTube #Short, yes, I did measure them, I measured them in the same spots, and they are all the same thickness. Now, the right Joy Con is slightly heavier, but that is not at issue here.

Like many limited release items, the Skyward Sword Joy Cons have proven to be difficult for some to find in store. We were very lucky, we walked into our local Target at 5:00PM after work on release day and happened to get the only pair that they had, still sitting waiting to be put out. Unlike practically any other set of Joy Cons, these are themed specifically for the Legend of Zelda. There's intricate artwork, Triforce symbols, and more along with a individualized color scheme on the left and right Joy Cons.

One of the neat details that Nintendo has put into this set can be found on the Joy Con wrist straps. While traditionally just a piece of black rope or string, these wrist straps are themed to match the color scheme of the game and the series. Specifically, the hilt of the Master Sword has a very pronounced purple stripe going around both sides of it. That is matched here on the Joy Con wrist straps. It's not innovative or anything, but it's just a cool little touch to see them add in.

Aside from the paint scheme and wrist straps, the Skyward Sword Joy Cons are identical to every other Joy Con that are out there. I am continually disappointed by Nintendo not replacing the up, down, left, right buttons on the left Joy Con with a traditional D-Pad. Especially with this being a unique one-off set, they could have really done something different but chose not to. Everything else you would find in a regular Joy Con is here. The right Joy Con features the HD camera, each one has their own analog sticks, SL and SR buttons, and HD Rumble motors. For me, I still find Joy Cons far too small to play detached from the switch itself, and I also tend not to play my Switch in handheld mode a whole lot.

If you are a super fan of the Legend of Zelda, Skyward Sword specifically, these are a beautiful looking set of Joy Cons. I don't like that Nintendo is charging a higher price for these than normal Joy Cons, that just seems like you're taking advantage of your fan base. It also seems like Nintendo has had a hard time with sourcing and distribution of their high demand products, and these are no different. It has led to people flipping and scalping and unfortunately the end consumer is the one who gets hurt. If you're just looking for a second set of Joy Cons, any second set of Joy Cons, there are less expensive options out there. But for you Zelda zealots out there, this is a very nice piece to have added to your collection.

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