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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con $80, Pro Controller $70
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jabberwocker
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Really? I wouldn't have expected that.
Exactly, didn't Nintendo issue a statement where they said that it's technically possible, but they didn't allow it yet, because people won't realize before it's too late that you can't take the games on the HDD with you?!
I guess they'll put that option behind some warnings after a while and then allow it.
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Deleted member 752119
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Thanks for this info. I still lean toward the pro controller, but went ahead and preordered a charging grip in case it does end up not great or impossible to find at launch as I don't want to hassle with using the tablet to charge joycons as I won't have my dock super accessible in my tv stand. I'll cancel it and preorder the pro if it come available though mostly likely.
Also preordered Horse and Archer Link and Zelda Amiibo despite my Amiibo shelf being full. Don't care for the guardian or goblin one.
digita1alchemy
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I think another, alternative implementation could be to have the ability to download games onto a HDD for storage only. Games would only be bootable once moved onto the system itself. I think most people could fit whatever they are currently playing onto a 128GB or smaller card.
SomedayTheFire
Member
seems the best idea. I have a 20% off deal for accessories on launch day that's why I was wondering. if there was a grip packed in with them I'd get the joycons.
Well, I do empathize with people in that situation, but it's more of a slight nuisance than a problem. Nintendo cannot cater to everyone.
If I want to play with a PS4 on multiple TVs... guess what: I would need to buy that many consoles or carry the whole console with me all the time.
The dock is absurdly priced, yes, I think that Nintendo would still make a profit with $50. But then again, for many people that price would still be too high.
The market (so the competitors) sets the prices and compared to what other companies offer, Nintendo is not too high in the clouds for demanding that amount of money. It's USB-C after all and the dock provides USB functionality.
The situations you describe can be solved by taking the dock with you, since you only have one device to begin with. It's still lighter and more portable than a XBO / PS4. If that is not a good solution, then you would have to pay up. Finally: in that box, you'll get another HDMI cable and another AC charger, so with that in mind, the dock itself would be priced around $50 anyway.
As I said: the prices are inflated so that you are pushed into buying the whole product (again) instead. Classic marketing / pricing trick which you can see everywhere.
Same here, but it was enough to convince me to stop looking for Pro Controller preorders to open and just wait and see how I like playing Zelda with Joycons first.
klabautermann
Member
Yeahhh I'm fully aware that I am enabling it with my dollars, but I'm just that guy unfortunately. The more I think about it though, I guess the Joy-Cons make a bit of sense considering they have IR Pointers, "HD Rumble", and slide onto the tablet itself, but even then it doesn't really excuse all the other accessories.
ArkhamFantasy
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Why are they selling it if you dont need it?
Inferno313
Banned
My only grip is why they put two different colored joycons on the system. I would love a neon-blue only joycons god dangit.
They do sell a two-pack of blue joycons, they also sell a neon two-pack that is the inverse of the neon console. Such that, if you were to buy the neon console, then the neon two-pack, you would be able to switch between dual reds, dual blues, or one of each.
All of these options require dropping $80 though. :/
No. That's not how margins work.
This is 100% what I did, but I got it down to $60 using the Best Buy Visa Checkout deal, which helps me justify it.
Yeah I know it wouldn't, but it looks bad.
But if they sold it without the dock, grip, and hdmi!
family_guy
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I don't think it's that big a deal to use external HDDs. I mean sure the game crashes if you remove the Switch from the dock. The game will also crash when you remove the cartridge or sd card from the slot. You fix that issue by plugging them back in. If they want to promote it as a home console then there's no problem with treating it as such and supporting other storage options. Everything they've done so far is make it clear that it really is just a handheld with TV out support.
darkazcura
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Personally I go to my mom's house every few weeks to spend the night/weekend. Occasionally my wife comes. It'd be nice to have a dock there so we can play some games on some down time. At first the cost of an extra dock immediately had me saying absolutely not, but I'm re-considering..
Is it that hard to travel with the dock, though? It's just an AC Adapter, the tiny dock, and an HDMI cableobviously, it may be inconvenient depending on how you have it hooked into a home stereo setup, but it doesn't require a second dock to move to a second location.
Might make it to $250. But who knows? (Anyway they're not doing that.)
Shil Pencer
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its worth it to just put the money towards a second switch
-shadow-
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Yeah I hope I can get one of my friends to buy a pack of either two red or two blue so I can do the same but with the other colour. That way I can have two sets. But I'll see by that time.
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Deleted member 752119
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It's the inconvenience for most. Especially with the cords since many will have them organized with other tv/home theater wires with velcro or zip ties etc.
Though I suppose one could just buy another charger and hdmi cable to leave at there other tv and then just move the dock and that would be cheaper than buying another dock.
Because if, say, 500 people buy that product for that price, they have a nice revenue coming out of it. It's aimed at a small percentage of users who really need / want that second dock somewhere. I'm not among those, but I can understand why it is needed and why the price is too steep for most people.
Maybe it's foreshadowing a "Switch Go" which does not have a dock in the box and is sold as a handheld device which can be combined with a Switch Dock to get the TV mode running with better performance than as a handheld. It may still be called "Switch" because of the Joycons, but hey, now I'm speculating.
What I want to say is that companies oftentimes put random stuff out there to accompany a console launch. I never needed anything but the box and/or controllers even though every manufacturer pushed way more things into the market. But it's nice to have options, it seems. This and the psychological game of "we're putting so much value into the box!".
darkazcura
Member
I mean not really I guess, but I would have to buy an extra AC adapter and HDMI cable. Would probably cost around 30-40 bucks total. Cheaper than 90..better than nothing?
Their goal is for many people to buy this so if you're at a buddy's place you can dock your Switch at their place. If they don't have one, then you're in the same boat as if you wanted to bring you PS4 or XB1 somewhere on vacation. I agree the dock is expensive, but outside of a small subset of hyper enthusiasts (gaf), I can't see anyone really needing multiple docks.
NarrowPath
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My game pad still works fine, my Wii U pro controller too, but 3 different DS4 have broken on me (triggers). I'll pay more for Nintendo controllers, I've never had one break on me going all the way back to the NES.
Oh don't do that. I've had N64 controllers and Game Cube controllers whose thumb stick would just dangle off center. Wii remotes stop functioning and stop connecting with my Wii and the same thumb stick problem with the Wii nunchuck. In that same light, my PS2, PS3 controllers still work fine and I've had 3 Dualshock 4's since launch and they work flawlessly. Let's stop acting like your precious Nintendo is safe from hardware malfunction.
NarrowPath
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I had to replace my pack in PS3 controller due to triggers too. I was giving my personal experience and I am a huge Nintendo AND PS4 fan. I have bought 2 PS4 pros and 1 PS4 so far, so let's not assume I only like Nintendo. Never had any Xbox Duke/S or 360 controller issues either. Did I say Nintendo controllers don't have problems? Nope, I said I'VE never had any problems. Personal experience is weighted heavily by all people.