Toadthemushroom
Member
Yup. I wonder if the official one will have a clicky D-Pad, would be a first for a Nintendo console.
I liked how the Xbox One controller's D-Pad used metal domes underneath.
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Where, oh where, is the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller?
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Yup. I wonder if the official one will have a clicky D-Pad, would be a first for a Nintendo console.
I liked how the Xbox One controller's D-Pad used metal domes underneath.
Janet Restrepo
Banned
Just checked Target.com. They don't have it for pre-order yet, but they have added some new items that weren't there last week like a set of red controllers, straps, a carrying case etc.
secretanchitman
Member
I check every single day on Target, Wal-Mart, Newegg, Amazon, and Best Buy - no luck.
I really want this controller on launch day so I can play Zelda with it. I just don't want to use the joycons.
I really want this controller on launch day so I can play Zelda with it. I just don't want to use the joycons.
Juke Joint Jezebel
Member
Ha! 5 quid more than what ninty are selling it for on their site. Oh GAME!
Milly Osworth
Member
This controller really looks like it will be my favorite ever.
I'm guessing Nintendo hasn't given retailers a sku or allocations of how many they will be giving them.
I'm mentally preparing myself for the possibility that I'll have to get to GameStop early on Launch Day in order to have a shot of grabbing one of these.
I just find it crazy that even individual left and right joy cons are up, the straps are up, even the Zelda amiibo are up at Best Buy, the most important accessory is completely MIA.
It sure seems to me like a delay past March 3rd but I just can't believe Nintendo is allowed to get away with shit like that.
Skeletos311
Junior Member
I tried asking some Nintendo gaming sites people with no response. I know these people have Nintendo PR and retailer contacts.
According to some of the people who played it at the events last week, it doesn't feel all that different than using the joycons in the grip (apart from the bigger buttons).
Not even sure it's worth it for me. I think I'd rather buy two more joycons and a grip (that way I can play 4 player if need be, or if two players we each get a dope controller).
Not even sure it's worth it for me. I think I'd rather buy two more joycons and a grip (that way I can play 4 player if need be, or if two players we each get a dope controller).
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
I don't think it will get delayed. Probably just be scarce and not have preorders and just be first come first serve.
I preordered a charging grip as a backup, but now I'm starting to lean toward just keeping that and saving the $40 extra for the pro controller for now anyway. I'd probably waffle if it does go up for preorder though, as I guess I would prefer to leave the joycons on the table for quick switching. Definitely not going out looking for one on the third though. Opted for delivery from Best Buy to avoid that hassle.
those big ol buttons
dat dpad
this controller has the potential to be the GOAT especially since I can play Splatoon with gyro-assisted aim
The only thing it's missing really is analogue triggers. Still, I'm going to wait and see how I like the grip at first. This thing is the price of a game, or more even.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Holy cow I need to play Zelda with that controller. C'mon NoA, let retailers put up pre-orders damnit.
Rats Off To Ya
Banned
I hate the translucent plastic on the front. Makes the controller just look cheap to me. Also not sold on the form factor quite yet. I wish they just stuck the new tech into a Wii U Pro Controller. If it ain't broke...
Wait, that's translucent plastic?! I was looking at it completely wrong and thought the shapes were embossed patterns Please tell me I wasn't alone
Hysterical
Member
Right? This is the last thing I need to be ready for launch. Plus it'd be pretty sweet to stack this with the Best Buy deal.
I'm sure other colors will come eventually.
I read the same thing, plus some said that the joycon grip felt better or just as good as the pro. I'll save my money.
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
That will depend on whether it sells well or not. We didn't get a bunch of color options for Wii U pro controllers for instance.
If most people are going with JoyCons/grip, the current pro controller may never get more options.
I'm a digi trigger kind of guy. I don't play any sim racing games but I do play a lot of games where a binary trigger input is beneficial.
if it had a gyro and accelerometer inside it really would be. alas the Switch Pro is coming for the crown.
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
No gyro though, so wouldn't work with games like Splatoon 2. No HD rumble either, but I doubt that will be essential to any games other than ones like 1 2 Switch that you play with individual joy cons (or one in each hand).
Would have been nice to have support at least for VC games and stuff though. Lack of dpad on the joycons is a killer for 2D VC games for people who don't want to shell out $70 for a pro controller.
OrbitalBeard
Member
But no gyro. Having that functionality in the Switch Pro Controller for Zelda and Splatoon 2 is going to be awesome.
Skeletos311
Junior Member
It would be nice if VC games and games like Ultra SFII supported the Wii U Pro controller and controllers hooked up to a Wiimote. That way you could use Wii/Wii U arcade sticks and NES Classic controllers.
Rad Shadow
Banned
What best buy deal?
$25 off $100 using visa checkout
secretanchitman
Member
Still no goddamn pre-orders for this thing. Ugh.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
Just preorderd the Pro Controller through Amazon. com/JP. It cost me a little over 72.00 to ship to US. LOL. I called my bank and made sure they didn't mark it as fraud so it wouldn't lock out my bank account too. Hope this works. 
jabberwocker
Banned
Does anyone have any info why this isn't up for preorder yet in the US? Just strange...
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
Lol, I struggled through registration on Amazon Japan with the help of Android and Google translation and it actually worked.
Edit-I did this on my phone originally, but now I am on my computer and I noticed that there is an actual English language option directly on Amazon Japans website. Cool.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
If anyone wants to be adventurous and order through Amazon. com/JP
Here is Pro Controller search term:
Nintendo Switch Proコントローラー: ゲーム
When I preordered it. It was around 6900 Yen. Now its up to 7500 Yen.
Here is Pro Controller search term:
Nintendo Switch Proコントローラー: ゲーム
When I preordered it. It was around 6900 Yen. Now its up to 7500 Yen.
Did the same. Done playing games. Want to play Zelda with the Pro asap and have a feeling we won't see these hit the US for months.
FloresDeHielo
Neo Member
For those that know or shop AmiAmi, they have up for roughly $66 I think..
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=GAME-0017605
I usually buy from them but IDK how I feel about waiting 1 whole week for this controller to arrive to my house. I think I am going still be on the look out for Target/Walmart/BestBuy/Amazon for it to pop up in the US.
http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=GAME-0017605
I usually buy from them but IDK how I feel about waiting 1 whole week for this controller to arrive to my house. I think I am going still be on the look out for Target/Walmart/BestBuy/Amazon for it to pop up in the US.
FloresDeHielo
Neo Member
I know exactly what you mean.. I still feel like being patient until pre-orders go up in US is the best option. And the only thing I grabbed from AmiAmi was the Zelda and horse Link amiibo as those aren't region locked at all(bought Mewtwo from AmiAmi for Sm4sh) and I don't really mind getting those late.
7DollarHagane
Banned
I guess we know why they are $70, cause they probably only made like 20,000 of the damn things.
Expect them to be $120 and up on eBay.
Expect them to be $120 and up on eBay.
How can people say this with such confidence? I'm holding off on this controller. The joy cons with grip could feel just fine to great, why would I need a pro if the joy cons did the job? Also I'm as hell not carrying that controller around on the go so it seems pointless.
Janet Restrepo
Banned
Many of us hate tiny buttons. You don't have to use the Joycon to know that if you hate tiny buttons, you're going to hate playing with those versus the Pro with has a real dpad and large buttons.