This has been mentioned in the Switch firmware update thread, but it's understandably getting buried due to all of the other updates and the fact that it wasn't on the official Nintendo patch update log:
With Switch firmware update 3.0.0 supporting wired controllers and Pokken DX coming out in September, the Pokken Pro Pad now works on the Switch. More importantly, unlike on the Wii U, the Pokken Pro Pad can be used with any game on the Switch.
Why is this significant? There's one big reason: the Pokken Pro Pad has an excellent d-pad. With the lack of a d-pad on the joycons and the disappointing d-pad on the Switch Pro pad, I figure some people would be interested in this for games like USF2, Puyo Puyo Tetris, and the Neo Geo ports.
The Pikachu Limited Edition Pokken Pad is only $10.97 at Gamestop.com with $6 shipping. A fantastic deal for what you're getting. http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/acces...ad-pikachu-controller-only-at-gamestop/130472 (UPDATE: Pikachu Edition is sold out)
The regular pad is only $14.97, and should be available in a lot more stores so you can pick it up yourself if you don't want to pay for shipping. http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/accessories/wii-u-pokken-tournament-pro-pad/127725
Some notes:
With Switch firmware update 3.0.0 supporting wired controllers and Pokken DX coming out in September, the Pokken Pro Pad now works on the Switch. More importantly, unlike on the Wii U, the Pokken Pro Pad can be used with any game on the Switch.
Why is this significant? There's one big reason: the Pokken Pro Pad has an excellent d-pad. With the lack of a d-pad on the joycons and the disappointing d-pad on the Switch Pro pad, I figure some people would be interested in this for games like USF2, Puyo Puyo Tetris, and the Neo Geo ports.
The regular pad is only $14.97, and should be available in a lot more stores so you can pick it up yourself if you don't want to pay for shipping. http://www.gamestop.com/wii-u/accessories/wii-u-pokken-tournament-pro-pad/127725
Buy one of each kind, apply coupon code SAVER for free shipping, and it comes out to $25.94 + tax.
Some notes:
- This is a wired USB controller, so it can only be used while the switch is docked or with a USB A-to-C adapter in portable mode.
- The pad does not have an analog stick, nor a home button, so it's not ideal for every game.
- The only difference between the Pikachu edition and the regular edition is the colors.
- These controllers also work well on PCs for emulators.