The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller is genuinely excellent. The problem is it costs significantly more than most players want to spend on a third-party alternative, especially when all they really want is one specific feature: the ability to wake the Switch 2 directly from the controller. The GameSir Super Nova just hit $29.99 at Best Buy, its lowest price on record, and it delivers exactly that.
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The one feature that makes docked play so much better
Here's the thing about the Switch 2 wake functionality: it sounds minor until you actually use the console docked regularly. When your Switch 2 is sitting in its dock across the room and you want to pick up where you left off in a racing game or anything else, having to physically press the console's power button every single time gets old fast. The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller handles this natively, but third-party controllers almost universally skip it.
The GameSir Super Nova is one of the very few third-party Switch 2 controllers that supports console wake. At its original $49.99 price, that was already a reasonable trade-off compared to Nintendo's first-party option. At $29.99, it becomes a much easier decision.
The current Best Buy discount is $20 off, and this appears to be the first time the Super Nova has dipped to this price point. Amazon has the same controller in stock but is running $5 to $7 higher, and the Best Buy deal is limited to the red and white colorway. The other four color variants are not part of this promotion.
What the Super Nova actually offers at this price
Beyond the wake feature, the Super Nova's spec sheet holds up well for a $30 wireless controller. It runs at a 1,000Hz polling rate, connects via Bluetooth, USB dongle, or wired cable, and ships with a charging dock in the box. Hall Effect sticks and triggers are included, which is a meaningful spec at this price point given how many budget controllers still use standard potentiometer sticks that drift over time.
The button layout is asymmetrical, and GameSir positioned the Super Nova as a quiet controller, with membrane buttons designed to reduce noise during extended sessions. RGB lighting rounds out the feature set. Compatibility extends beyond Switch 2 to Switch, PC, iOS, and Android, so it doubles as a solid mobile controller if you play across platforms.
How it stacks up against the alternatives right now
For context, here are the other Switch 2 controller deals currently available at Best Buy alongside the Super Nova:
The Turtle Beach Rematch matches the Super Nova on price at $29.99, but drops the wake functionality. The PowerA wired option is cheaper, but it is wired and also lacks wake support. The 8BitDo Ultimate is a well-regarded controller, but at $54.99 it costs nearly twice as much and still does not wake the console.
If the wake feature is not something you use, the Turtle Beach Rematch at the same $29.99 price is worth a serious look. Pro tip: if you play docked more than handheld, the wake feature will matter more than you expect after the first week.
Timing and what comes next
The timing here matters. Amazon Prime Day kicks off on June 23, just days away, and Best Buy is running early competing discounts to capture buyers before that window opens. Whether Amazon matches this $29.99 price during Prime Day is not guaranteed, and there is no indication the Super Nova will drop further below this floor.
What most players miss when shopping for Switch 2 accessories is that the best deals often land in the days before Prime Day rather than during it, as retailers compete for the same spending. This Super Nova deal fits that pattern exactly.
If you are building out your Switch 2 setup and want more help navigating what to grab, the gaming guides hub has you covered across hardware and game-specific tips.
