Custom Switch 2 Joy-Cons "Joy-Cats by Alicia" Glow in the Dark Gaming Controllers
Born from a Dream Build. Made Real for Alicia.
Some of our favorite builds start with a message. This one started with Alicia.
Alicia is an amazing gamer and a friend of GameTraderZero, and she came to us with a vision so specific, so perfectly her, that we knew we had to make it happen. Glow-in-the-dark shell. Cute cats. Sakura pink everything. We’ve built a lot of custom Joy-Cons — but these might be the most joyful pair we’ve ever assembled. We’re genuinely happy her dream build is now a real one.
And because we know Alicia isn’t the only one who’s been dreaming of something like this — we’re making them available here too.
Built for the Hours After Dark
We started with a clear, glow-in-the-dark shell — the kind that soaks up light all day and releases it as a soft, ethereal glow the moment the room goes dark. But the real star of this build? The cats.
UV-printed directly onto the shell in vivid, sticker-style artwork, these aren’t subtle outlines or watermarks — they’re full, high-resolution illustrations of the most ridiculously cute cats you’ve ever seen on a controller. Chubby cheeks. Big round eyes. The kind of art that makes people stop mid-game to ask “wait, where did you get those?” In daylight they pop with color and character. In the dark, the glowing shell frames them like they’re lit from within.
To complete the look, we swapped the factory black buttons for light sakura pink — a soft blush tone that matches the playful warmth of the artwork. The same pink carries through to the accent rings around the analogue stick bases, replacing the stock blue and red colors with something that actually belongs on this build.
Cute, glowy, and completely one-of-a-kind.
Build Highlights
- UV-Printed Cat Artwork — High-quality, full-color cat illustrations printed directly onto the shell in a vibrant sticker-style finish. Bold in daylight, magical in the dark.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Shell — Clear phosphorescent casing that charges in light and glows softly in the dark, showing off the Switch 2’s internals and the cat artwork at the same time.
- Sakura Pink Buttons & Accent Rings — Light blush-pink buttons and precision-fitted analogue stick base rings replace the stock black, blue, and red for a cohesive, custom finish.
- Original Performance — Assembled in-house using original internals to guarantee full magnet-locking, motion controls, and zero button stickiness.
- Plug & Play — Fully built, tested, and ready to snap on right out of the box. No setup. Just play.
Optional Upgrade: No-Drift TMR Analogue Sticks
Want to go all the way? Add our TMR (Tunneling Magnetoresistance) analogue stick upgrade and never worry about drift again. TMR sticks use magnetic field sensing — no physical contact, no wear, no drift — the same technology found in top-tier pro controllers. Select the upgrade at checkout and we’ll install it when we build our new Joy-Cons. They will arrive upgraded and ready to play.
- Testing: We have a strict testing process that ensures quality before assembly and after. Once the final screws are tightened, your Joy-Cons will go through their final testing cycle, before they ship to you.
- Color Programming: Your Joy-Cons will be Programmed to be displayed on any Switch in their new colors.
- Worried about drift? We test analogue sticks to minimize any chance of drift, and provide a 90-day drift warranty. You can also upgrade to our “anti-drift” analogue sticks by adding them to your order. We’ll assemble them so your Joy-Cons arrive ready to play, drift-free.
- Original Joy-Cons: We use only original Nintendo Joy-Cons, so your custom set will retain all their original functionalities: NFC for reading and writing amiibo data, accelerometers and gyro sensors for motion-control play, “HD Rumble” and motion-IR camera.
- More customization: Want to change any buttons, shells, add LEDs or customize more? Tap the chat button and ask us.
- You’re Covered: Our mods come with a unique care package. Please read our Service & Care tab, or visit here.
We take pride in making everything in our shop ourselves, with a lot of attention to detail and emphasis on quality. Every part, tool, and method we use are chosen carefully so you get the best custom Joy-Con in town :)
Returns, Cancellations & Warranties:
- Had a change of heart? Orders can be cancelled up to 24 hours from the time they are made, for a full refund.
- Unhappy with your controllers for any reason after receiving them? You have 14 days to return them, unused and in their original packaging. Once we have them back in our shop, we will issue a full refund to your original payment method.
- When you order custom controllers from us, you also upgrade your peace of mind when it comes to service: Every Joy-Con order has a 90-day warranty. Beyond the 90 days, we will fix any issue for the cost of shipping and parts alone. Work is always on us, so just let us know as soon as possible if you experience any issue.
When you checkout, please select if you’d like your Joy-Cons to be made out of NEW or REFURBISHED controllers.
Both options are made from original Nintendo Joy-Cons, and look and function exactly the same.
So, what’s the difference?
- Made from New are made from brand new, out-of-the-box Joy-Cons.
- Made from Refurbished are made from fully tested and refurbished original Joy-Cons someone didn’t need anymore. We use new shells, buttons and analogue sticks, so most of what we repurpose from them are internal boards.
We love giving these Joy-Cons a new purpose with brand new parts. It’s not only great for the environment, but also gives you Joy-Cons that have so many stories to tell and are a bit more cost-friendly.
