This Joy-Con Replacement for the Nintendo Switch Is 45% Off Right Now

Pradershika Sharma Pradershika Sharma Freelance Writer ExperiencePradershika Sharma is a tech deals writer for Lifehacker. She has a Master’s degree in English Literature, a B.Ed., and a TESOL certification. She has been writing professionally since 2018, creating product reviews, affiliate articles, and search ads for global clients while working with Rubix Agency and Cognizant. Previously, she spent a year teaching English at the junior high level.An avid reader since childhood, Pradershika's idea of extreme sports is staying up to read “just one more chapter.” She lives in India. Read Full Bio August 20, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Credit: Woot/Lifehacker Table of Contents The CRKD Nitro Deck (in the Rocket League Silver Edition) is down to $32.99 on Woot, which is a noticeable drop from its usual $59.99 and lower than its current price on Amazon. Price trackers also suggest this is the lowest it has gone so far. If you prefer the Renegade Raider Fortnite Edition, that version is also discounted to $34.99 from $79.99, matching its lowest price to date and coming in well below its current Amazon price. Shipping is free with Prime, or $6 otherwise, and the deal is expected to run for about six days unless it sells out sooner. Woot does not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or PO box addresses. At its core, the Nitro Deck is trying to solve one of the Nintendo Switch’s most persistent problems: Joy-Con stick drift. But it isn't a traditional controller—it's a full shell that your Nintendo Switch slides into and locks in with a simple latch system that feels secure without being annoying to use. Once it's in place, it feels more like holding a proper controller with a screen attached—the grips are thicker and shaped more like what you would find on a standard console controller, so your hands have something to rest on instead of flattening out against the Joy-Cons. The sticks are full-sized, the triggers have more travel, and there are four back buttons you can map if you like customizing controls. What do you think so far? You still get motion controls and rumble, and there is also a USB-C passthrough for charging or video output. The right stick sits a bit too far out, so using it for camera control or aiming can feel cramped and slightly awkward. It is manageable for short bursts, but it can get uncomfortable over time. The kickstand is also limited—it works, but you don't get much flexibility in how you prop the system up. And because everything is built into one shell, you lose the option to detach the controllers entirely, which is part of what makes the Switch unique in the first place. And while the added bulk improves grip, it makes the system less portable. Still, if you mostly play in handheld mode and want something sturdier with drift-resistant sticks, the Nitro Deck feels great, especially at this discounted price. Our Best Editor-Vetted Tech Deals Right Now Deals are selected by our commerce team Lifehacker has been a go-to source of tech help and life advice since 2005. Our mission is to offer reliable tech help and credible, practical, science-based life advice to help you live better. Our Mission Our Team Newsletter © 2001-2026 Ziff Davis, LLC., A ZIFF DAVIS COMPANY. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Lifehacker is a federally registered trademark of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. The display of third-party trademarks and trade names on this site does not necessarily indicate any affiliation or the endorsement of Lifehacker. If you click an affiliate link and buy a product or service, we may be paid a fee by that merchant.