The CRKD Nitro Deck for Nintendo Switch Is on Sale for $35

THE CRKD Nitro Deck is down to $34.99 on Woot, which is a notable drop from its usual $59.99 and lower than its current price on Amazon. Price trackers also suggest that this is the lowest level ever reached so far. Delivery is free with Primeor $6 otherwise, and the transaction should last approximately 12 days unless sold sooner. That said, Woot does not deliver to Alaska, Hawaii, or PO Box addresses.

Basically, the Nitro Bridge attempts to fix one of the Nintendo Switch’s most persistent issues: Joy-Con stick drift. But it’s not a traditional controller: it’s a complete shell that your Nintendo Switch slides in and locks with a simple locking system that feels secure without being annoying to use. Once in place, it feels more like you’re holding a proper controller with a screen attached: the grips are thicker and shaped more like what you’d find on a standard console controller, so your hands have something to rest on instead of flattening against the Joy-Cons. The sticks are full size, the triggers have more travel, and there are four back buttons you can map if you like to customize the controls.

You still get motion and rumble controls, and there’s also a USB-C passthrough for charging or video output. That said, the right stick is a bit too far away, so using it to control the camera or aim can feel cramped and slightly awkward. This is manageable for short periods of time, but can become uncomfortable over time. The kickstand is also limited: it works, but you don’t get a lot of flexibility in how you support the system. And because everything is integrated into a single shell, you lose the ability to completely detach the controllers, which is part of what makes the Switch unique in the first place. And while the extra bulk improves grip, it makes the system less portable. Still, if you play primarily in handheld mode and want something more robust with drift-resistant sticks, the Nitro Bridge it feels good, especially at this reduced price.