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[Mr. Nice_Guy]

Would this be a good place to ask how fast the new joycons have been selling out? Like Nintendo low stock scalper level impossible fast or just within the first day of release fast? I'm in the US. Just got a switch and really want the Splatoon joycons and I'm assuming

Spoiler

hoping

they will be released here.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

I started typing up a thread about Splatoon 2 accessories but bailed before I got too far in. Would anyone be interested in such a thing?

A sample:

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller - Splatoon 2 Special Edition
By Nintendo
MSRP - US $74.99 / Release Date - 7/21/17
Pre-Order Links - Best Buy / Gamestop / Amazon

 

[AEC]

I started typing up a thread about Splatoon 2 accessories but bailed before I got too far in. Would anyone be interested in such a thing?

A sample:

I'd be interested, but it may already be too late. It looks like pre orders for the pro controller are already sold out at BB, GS, and Amazon.

 

[Stopdoor]

I started typing up a thread about Splatoon 2 accessories but bailed before I got too far in. Would anyone be interested in such a thing?

A sample:

Looks like it'd just be product listings...? I feel like doing free advertising all the way to posting store links is a bit much.

 

[SeanR1221]

I'd be interested, but it may already be too late. It looks like pre orders for the pro controller are already sold out at BB, GS, and Amazon.

The pro controller is still up at target

 

[Little Mons†er]

still no neon green preorder in the UK

hopefully they do release it here

 

[Supermanisdead]

Will Japan get the joycons in July or is it bundle only until autumn?

 

[Gradon]

Will Japan get the joycons in July or is it bundle only until autumn?

Play-Asia says 21st of July.

 

[AEC]

Play-Asia says 21st of July.

Is that for the pro controller or joy-cons?

 

[Cookie18]

Is that for the pro controller or joy-cons?

My order from Amazon Japan (green and pink joycons) is for the 21st. Everything Splatoon related in Japan is releasing on the 21st.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

That Pro Controller is so tacky.
I want it.
But will resist even looking for it if it has the wonky d-pad issue.

 

[darkazcura]

Would this be a good place to ask how fast the new joycons have been selling out? Like Nintendo low stock scalper level impossible fast or just within the first day of release fast? I'm in the US. Just got a switch and really want the Splatoon joycons and I'm assuming

Spoiler

hoping

they will be released here.

My local GameStop said they have only received one neon blue pair since launch. I'm a little paranoid that Nintendo low key stopped selling the neon blue and neon red joycon pairs because they are having trouble with Switch production in general. The only time I saw them in stock anywhere since launch was target.com around the time MK8 came out. Nothing since, and I check a bunch of websites every couple days.

I really shouldn't have returned my red pair to Target. =(

Gray joycon pairs are super easy to find, though.

EDIT: I realized I probably didn't answer anything you asked. I'm just expressing my disappointment in neon joycon stock.

 

[Schucky Ducky]

That Pro Controller is really tempting. I like the design, but $75 is just too much for a controller for me.

 

[Sora_N]

Would this be a good place to ask how fast the new joycons have been selling out? Like Nintendo low stock scalper level impossible fast or just within the first day of release fast? I'm in the US. Just got a switch and really want the Splatoon joycons and I'm assuming

Spoiler

hoping

they will be released here.

I've never seen the coloured sets around. I wish I had the neon system now.

 

[DarkWish]

My order from Amazon Japan (green and pink joycons) is for the 21st. Everything Splatoon related in Japan is releasing on the 21st.

Thanks for the heads up. Just pre-ordered the Joy-Cons from Amazon Japan. Been collecting all the colors, and loving all the color combinations that can be done.

 

[WordAssassin]

My local GameStop said they have only received one neon blue pair since launch. I'm a little paranoid that Nintendo low key stopped selling the neon blue and neon red joycon pairs because they are having trouble with Switch production in general. The only time I saw them in stock anywhere since launch was target.com around the time MK8 came out. Nothing since, and I check a bunch of websites every couple days.

I really shouldn't have returned my red pair to Target. =(

Gray joycon pairs are super easy to find, though.

EDIT: I realized I probably didn't answer anything you asked. I'm just expressing my disappointment in neon joycon stock.

Use iStockNow. My girlfriend and I have been looking for Neon JoyCons since the Switch launched and I finally got a pair last week via Newegg thanks to iStockNow, they'll be arriving Tuesday.

But yes it's total dogshit that we're 4 months out from launch and JoyCons, even Grey, are this hard to find. I can understand the console being difficult to find due to the parts battle with Apple etc but the controllers being this hard to find, after four months, on a system literally designed around multiplayer is ridiculous.

 

[Protome]

still no neon green preorder in the UK

hopefully they do release it here

You mean the Green + Pink ones?
Game has them up for preorder, has for ages now.

 

[Iced]

Anyone know a website where green + pink joy-cons can be sent to Canada?

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

I'd be interested, but it may already be too late. It looks like pre orders for the pro controller are already sold out at BB, GS, and Amazon.

I see. I was actually gonna pre-order it. Bleh.

Looks like it's Joycons for me.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

Thinking of pre-ordering the joycons, case, and pro controller. Would Amazon Japan ship all of that to the US?

 

[RecRoulette]

Thinking of pre-ordering the joycons, case, and pro controller. Would Amazon Japan ship all of that to the US?

They totally would (I have my Pro Controller preordered from them) but I think all of that stuff sold out instantly.

 

[i-Jest]

That's gonna be a fair chunk of change in CAD. I just know it.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

They totally would (I have my Pro Controller preordered from them) but I think all of that stuff sold out instantly.

I see, bummer. Hopefully Best Buy reopens Pro Controller pre-orders.

My biggest concern is Nintendo's case there. As far as I can tell I'll have to import that as it's not listed at any us retailers. Any help on that one?

 

[RecRoulette]

I see, bummer. Hopefully Best Buy reopens Pro Controller pre-orders.

My biggest concern is Nintendo's case there. As far as I can tell I'll have to import that as it's not listed at any us retailers. Any help on that one?

This one here? Still available as of this post.

 

[Protome]

Looks like Nintendo has moved the Joy Con release date forward, they are now coming out July 28th instead of the vague release date of "Autumn"

 

[Flarin]

Switchs are no where to be found in NA and I would kill for one of these bundles. I loved Splatoon so much on Wii U and can't wait to play this. Hopefully NoA delivers the goods. That green and pink pro controller is sick as hell too.

 

[Speedwagon]

Gonna just buy the watermelon joycons and the original Switch I guess... Could just bought the bundle, but nope NA

 

[Blues1990]

I'm going to pick up the Green and Pink Joy-Cons, as I want some colour in my life.

 

[graywolf323]

I wonder if GameStop will get this bundle... debating returning the bundle I ordered earlier this week and hoping to get this from GameStop instead

 

[Not]

Come onnnnnnnnnnn double greens

 

[Magwik]

I wonder if GameStop will get this bundle... debating returning the bundle I ordered earlier this week and hoping to get this from GameStop instead

Keep yours. Closest you'll have to a guaranteed system. Just try to find the Joy-Cons instead.

 

[Giga Man]

Come onnnnnnnnnnn double greens

Thiiiiiiiiiisss.

Was there confirmation of the joy-cons in NA?

 

[RecRoulette]

Thiiiiiiiiiisss.

Was there confirmation of the joy-cons in NA?

lmao nope

Only the pro controller still. MAYBE there will be something for NA with the Splatoon 2 direct, but this close to launch? I expect a "fall" date, if anything at all.

 

[Iced]

Anywhere to preorder green/pink joy-cons that will ship to Canada?

 

[Gila Moo]

Anyone else ordered the Splatoon artbook back when they had it up for pre-order months ago? Mines just came in today. Hopefully they do the same with Splatoon 2.

 

[DESTROYA]

Quick question about the demo, never played splatoon before so the motion control aiming was strange to me can you turn it off and just use the sticks?
Don't mean to hijack the thread but I'm interested in getting this game.

 

[PushTheButtonMax]

Quick question about the demo, never played splatoon before so the motion control aiming was strange to me can you turn it off and just use the sticks?
Don't mean to hijack the thread but I'm interested in getting this game.

Yes you can turn it off. First thing I did in the Testfire.

edit:

You can, but expect to get dominated 24/7/365 if you insist on stick controls.

I find that hard to believe.

 

[Ridley327]

Quick question about the demo, never played splatoon before so the motion control aiming was strange to me can you turn it off and just use the sticks?
Don't mean to hijack the thread but I'm interested in getting this game.

You can, but expect to get dominated 24/7/365 if you insist on stick controls.

 

[EhoaVash]

You can, but expect to get dominated 24/7/365 if you insist on stick controls.

Don't believe this lie

Played Splatoon 1 with motion off. Did 100% better in both rank and regular.

 

[DESTROYA]

That's fine man. I play for fun and usually suck at gaming but I do enjoy it.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

Hell yeah, I can flaunt my AKA colors!

 

[Ridley327]

Yes you can turn it off. First thing I did in the Testfire.

edit:



I find that hard to believe.

Motion controls are far more precise than sticks can allow for in the games. It's a demonstrable fact.

 

[RecRoulette]

Anyone else ordered the Splatoon artbook back when they had it up for pre-order months ago? Mines just came in today. Hopefully they do the same with Splatoon 2.

Yep, it's a gorgeous book, also it's HUGE. Pretty fun looking at the early Squid Sisters concept art.

 

[falconxcrunner09]

Can I get just green?

 

[jacobeid]

This reminds me that I preordered the joycons on Amazon JP. So excited to have some color in my life.

 

[NipplesAndToes23]

I just need some pearls to go with this.

 

[JoeFu]

Yep, it's a gorgeous book, also it's HUGE. Pretty fun looking at the early Squid Sisters concept art.

yup, the artbook is amazing

 

[outsidah]

Are the joycons available in for preorder anywhere still?

 

[Brofield]

With Blue/Red, and Green/Pink, I hope something comes out with a purple left so I can get a yellow right and maintain all wacky colour combinations.

I really hope I don't miss those JoyCon pre-orders in Canada, I'm worried they'll sell out fast

 

[SolidSnakeUS]

I may legit buy this. But you know it's going to be immediately sold the fuck out and one person bought all of them.