The Pupper controller for the Nintendo Switch is adorable

Almost as good as a real dog!
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There's a new Nintendo Switch peripheral that transforms the console's Joy-Con controllers into a cute little puppy face. Finally.

Amazon just listed a new Pupper controller grip for the Nintendo Switch, which looks similar to the standard Switch Joy-Con grip with one crucial addition: Little nose and tongue stickers to put in the middle that make the controllers 100% more adorable.

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When the Nintendo Switch was first revealed, people immediately likened the Joy-Con controllers to a dog's face, especially when docked in the grip with its dog ear-like hand grips. Third-party hardware developer Hyperkin gracefully leaned into this with the Pupper grip, which will be available Dec. 21 for $20.

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Not only does the Pupper grip look great, it also charges the Joy-Con controllers. The normal Joy-Con grip that comes with the console doesn't charge the Joy-Cons, and the official charging grip costs about $10 more than the Pupper.

So, you know what the right choice is.

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Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck

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