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[BruceCLea]

So yeah, this is weird...I can't seem to find and pre-order the Nintendo Switch Pro controller...anywhere

I've already paid for my Switch console at my local GameStop and they didn't even have the SKU number on their pre order sheet.
Checked Amazon...nope.
Checked Target...nope.
Walmart...nope.
Best Buy...nope.

The only place that even has the box art is at Nintendo's website.

This is very frustrating. I remember back in 2006 when it was impossible to get Wii accessories if you were lucky enough to snag a Wii.

The extra dock isn't available either...but I think more people will be wanting that $70 controller with HD rumble.

 

[KHlover]

I preordered it on amazon.de

 

[Jonboy]

Probably coming later with how everything has been going so far.

 

[KingSnake]

I preordered it on amazon.de

Same here.

 

[Skeletos311]

This is what I'm asking too. What is going on? I need that thing!

 

[Hellshadow]

Still plenty of time.

 

[Khrno]

So the Wii U Pro Controller will not be compatible?

 

[solomon]

Pre-ordered the switch today and tried to do the same with the controller, gamestop said the pro isn't showing up on their system.

 

[Cartman86]

Well the Amazon US site is fucked anyways right now with how they are even listing some things, so i'm user over the next couple weeks this will all be sorted out.

 

[AndyMoogle]

So the Wii U Pro Controller will not be compatible?

They probably want everyone to forget the Wii U ever existed.

Anyway, the Wii U Pro Controller doesn't have motion controls and probably other things needed for the Switch.

 

[DMONKUMA]

I need it.

 

[sonto340]

So the Wii U Pro Controller will not be compatible?

Why would it be?
The switch pro controller has more features/buttons than the Wii U pro controller.

 

[Sesuadra]

I preordered it on amazon.de

this^

 

[21st century cowboy]

Nintendo UK store has it and its cheaper than other websites at £60 (still too expensive though)

 

[JustenP88]

Wasn't on the list of accessories on the printout gamestop had. I thought that was weird and I asked about it and I'm pretty sure dude had no idea what I meant by "Pro Controller." I also asked him if Gravity Rush 2 was coming out next week and he said "... uh, what?" so, yeah.

 

[Bony Manifesto]

It wouldn't be a Nintendo launch without there being at least one basic accessory that's inexplicably difficult to find.

 

[III-V]

I was not able to find one, either.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

http://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintend...097.html?widget_id=505793#qEz9hF8Igry8q17r.97

 

[Skeletos311]

I guess we should clarify that we're in the US (or Canada?). No US website or store has them.

 

[Coda]

Hoping they'll just have them at Best Buy where I pre-ordered the Switch from.

 

[PSFan]

Amazon US (or any other US retailer) don't seem to even have a page for it up yet.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

It hasn't been put up for pre-order anywhere in North America yet.

 

[Skeletos311]

Still nothing. This is so weird.

 

[suaveric]

What is going on with this? This isn't some obscure peripheral, this has been in all of the Switch marketing since the very beginning. I hope the grip controller is good enough, but I have my doubts. I want to play Zelda in comfort!

 

[Skeletos311]

What is going on with this? This isn't some obscure peripheral, this has been in all of the Switch marketing since the very beginning. I hope the grip controller is good enough, but I have my doubts. I want to play Zelda in comfort!

I've been asking this since Friday. Nobody seems to know anything about it. I'm hoping someone can get something out of Nintendo on Monday.

 

[DonShula]

Retailers appear to have had almost no advance notice of this stuff going by item descriptions and selection (Amazon literally saying things like "just announced at the Switch presentation"). I would expect things to stabilize once we get a few working days into this week.

 

[CDX]

I preordered it on amazon.de

http://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintend...097.html?widget_id=505793#qEz9hF8Igry8q17r.97

So Europe has it.

So what's the deal NoA? Where is it? I'd actually pre-order that $70 controller if I could.

 

[Noitshado]

Maybe they are banking on you buying the joycons or another switch unit more.

 

[Redd]

I need one too. Gamestop just looked at me like I didn't know what I was talking about.

 

[jonafish]

I thought this was odd that you can't preorder. Like said above, I remember it being such a hassle to try and find Wii accessories, so I wanted to pre-order one of these controllers to ensure I had one.

 

[OneUh8]

I was wondering about that too. Not too worried as it seems the joycons as a controller seem pretty good. I will probably stick with that for a while anyway.

 

[Shadynasty]

Does the Switch not come with a pro controller or you just wanted a second one?

 

[Vital Tundra]

I hate not having it pre ordered already.

 

[Matt]

The best explanation is probably that Nintendo isn't yet sure how many they will have available for launch, so they haven't sent any info on them to retailers.

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

I've got my eye on the Hori controller. They've got a good history with pads and it could be a bit cheaper so if that's available close to launch or after and winds up being less pricey, I might just snag one up.

 

[Goose_Se7en]

Hoping they'll just have them at Best Buy where I pre-ordered the Switch from.

Same here. I pre-ordered both my Switch and the SE of Zelda BotW so I hope I can add the Pro controller to get everything on launch.

 

[brad-t]

The Hori pad is wired and has no gyro (nor NFC and HD rumble but those are definitely nice-to-haves). I don't feel like the tradeoff is worth it.

 

[Juke Joint Jezebel]

The Hori pad is wired and has no gyro (nor NFC and HD rumble but those are definitely nice-to-haves). I don't feel like the tradeoff is worth it.

Have Hori confirmed the lack of gyro? Good to know if true.

 

[Persona7]

I've got my eye on the Hori controller. They've got a good history with pads and it could be a bit cheaper so if that's available close to launch or after and winds up being less pricey, I might just snag one up.

Yeah, I like the hori pads I own so I will get this when I get a switch eventually. No point in paying $70 bucks when hori has proved to me that they are reliable.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Same place as NES Classic Edition extra controllers

 

[Halabane]

Okay I was wondering about the pro controller in the US. Weird its not up.

 

[LordofPwn]

Would be nice to pre-order one so I don't have to worry about fighting crowds at Best Buy for it. Hearing that the joy cons are good is a nice consolation if I can't get one though. Maybe they'll go up this week

 

[Champion]

I've got my eye on the Hori controller. They've got a good history with pads and it could be a bit cheaper so if that's available close to launch or after and winds up being less pricey, I might just snag one up.

How much is it? It looks better than the actual Switch controller.

 

[hao chi]

Maybe they are banking on you buying the joycons or another switch unit more.

A Joy Con is a logical substitute for a Pro controller, an additional Switch is not.

 

[Persona7]

Can't believe this thing doesn't have a headphone jack.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Sucks that it isn't up at best buy with that $25 visa deal going on.

 

[RM8]

I've got my eye on the Hori controller. They've got a good history with pads and it could be a bit cheaper so if that's available close to launch or after and winds up being less pricey, I might just snag one up.

Hori controllers are usually better than first party ones, but this d-pad is looking weird to me :/

 

[Serenitynow]

I've got my eye on the Hori controller. They've got a good history with pads and it could be a bit cheaper so if that's available close to launch or after and winds up being less pricey, I might just snag one up.

Where does this plug into? The USB on the side of the dock? If so that sounds less than ideal

 

[WadeitOut]

I keep reading from impressions that think the Joycon with grip feels better than the pro controller. So I don't feel the need to drop $70 for it.

It's also hideous looking.

 

[ThanksVision]

All I need is this and that premium screen protector from HORI and my launch day will be set.