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Hori has announced that the Kirby and Waddle Dee range of Nintendo Switch 2 accessories is finally launching outside of Japan.
The accessories brand, which is widely recognized as being behind some of the best Nintendo Switch 2 accessories where cuteness and officially licensed designs are concerned, unveiled that the range, which includes three adorable cases and a matching Wireless Horipad Turbo Switch 2 controller, will be available from May 30, 2026, at local retailers and "selectively" on Amazon, and naturally, the official Hori Europe online store.
I first caught a glimpse of the Kirby and Waddle Dee Switch 2 range late last year via the official Hori Japan Twitter (X) page, where I was instantly drawn to the image of Kirby's ballooned mouth as a Switch 2 case. Its gloriousness was hard to ignore, so it's ecstatic to think that the Kirby Plush Pouch, which is now set to be £39.99 (Hori) at launch, is making its way over here.
It's one of the most on-brand licensed accessories I've seen for the handheld. It features Kirby's face just as he's swallowed up an enemy, or in this case, your handheld, down to his puffed-up cheeks and little pink-red feet. While you don't slot the Switch 2 into his mouth (that would be a little too on brand), the accessory can fit your Switch 2, and even the older Switch OLED and launch model, and there's a section to store spare accessories and up to 6 physical games, too.
If the Plush Pouch is a little too much for your tastes, there's also the £24.99 Puff Pouch (Hori) and £29.99 Vault Case (Hori) to consider instead. The Puff Pouch can also fit the entire range of Switch handhelds (minus the Switch Lite) and looks just as soft to the touch. Its design is a bit more understated and features a purple star design, with a transparent plastic window that shows Kirby and Waddle Dee waving from inside.
If you want to up the cute factor of your Switch 2 setup without having to wait, the Hori Eevee Cottage Core range is available now, starting from $12.99 (Amazon) / £11.99 (Amazon) and includes a game-card storage, a wired controller, and multiple cases to store and carry your handheld.
Personally, I'm a big fan of the Kirby and Waddle Dee Vault Case. The Hori Gengar and Mimikyu Vault Case that I reviewed previously was a really robust accessory and still remains one of the single pieces in my Switch 2 setup that friends look at starry-eyed. Cuteness is subjective, but I can only imagine friends would be even more on board with the Kirby version, which is draped in a lovely deep purple color and sports Kirby and Waddle Dee on the front, along with a series of desserts and treats. The inside also includes an equally adorable polka-dot print, which is a nice touch.
Of course, no Hori accessory line is complete without a controller. The Gengar and Mimikyu set had one, and the Eevee Cottage Core set had one, so it shouldn't be surprising to find out there's a Kirby and Waddle Dee controller incoming. The £64.99 (Hori) controller is a re-skin of the brand's Wireless Horipad Turbo, and features TMR sticks, up to 10 hours of battery life, and programmable back buttons. It's not the most feature-full pad, but its translucent purple face plate and the Kirby and Waddle Dee art on the grips are super striking. The sticks are even colored pink and orange to match the two characters, which majorly ups its cute factor.
If these adorable upcoming Kirby accessories have you considering grabbing a Switch 2, do be aware that a price increase for the handheld is incoming. At the beginning of September, the Nintendo Switch 2 will cost $500 in the US and €500 (an increase from €470) in Europe. You have a while to go until the price hike, but I wanted to let you know in case you were organizing plans to save for the handheld and these adorable upcoming Kirby goodies.
There's no mention if these accessories will be available in the US too, but I can only keep my fingers crossed for all you US Kirby fans. While I don't like to get people's hopes up, I didn't think we'd see this exist outside of Japan, so anything is possible.
- View all Hori Switch 2 accessories at Amazon
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