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Details on Joy-Con controllers/Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch
- Thread starter maxcriden
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Different options, is that bad? It's not like they force you to play that way.
Exactly. I'm surprised more people aren't bringing this up.
Portugeezer
Member
I hope you can get a regular d-pad instead of buttons, if you don't play on doing portable split screen that is.
KeyBladerXIII
Member
I hate analog sticks that are not on the same level. It's why I never play anything on Xbox.
Disappointing to see, maybe next time.
Disappointing to see, maybe next time.
Not as much as they will cramp up using those micro controllers.
Kibbles
Member
This should come with the package.Slightly better shot of it here...
At what cost though? How will the batteries be for each controller? Any wear and tear over time detaching and reattaching the controllers? We all know people will lose these things too.
I'm just very skeptical on the benefits of these Joy-cons outweighing the negatives. Again, obviously this is just my opinion, but I'd prefer either a more traditional handheld than trying to straddle this in-between line. I also get why Nintendo feels the need to try to innovate here.
Nope this would increase the price of the bundle. It will have the joy con grip in it and that's already good IMO !
Squall5042
Member
Can I just say I love the name Joy Con haha
With more Joy Cons, or a Pro.
Probably would need to use pro controllers or the joined controllers for that.
Business-wise for Nintendo and purchasing-wise for the general consumer it would be stupid. Why risk putting your console's price up by forcing players to own an entirely optional peripheral when it's highly unlikely that most Switch owners will even bother to pick a Pro controller up?
Why? What am i missing? I hate it. Its the only thing i dont get about the system.
Its fine. But to tell my buddy to pass me the joycon?
Wtf.
RichiRamjag
Member
Donald Trump!
PadWarrior
Member
Does it look the face plate on that new controller is removable?
GregLombardi
Member
Im really confused about something - is Joy Con a sub brand of Switch or another company joining with Nintendo to make controllers?
primasaurus
Member
But they aren't when detached and held
GiantBreadbug
Member
It's just the name of the controller
Also will someone please tell me if the triggers are digital
Don't start that money machine again...
I've had to resist some many 3DS faceplates that I'd never use.
kittenbreath
Member
Nintendo trying to curry favor with Emperor Trump
PadWarrior
Member
Lol yea I could lose myself in the options. Wallet would hate me.
zackmorris
Member
That standard (docked) controller looks pretty awful to use.
AppleSeason
Member
What I am loving so far is that modular controllers = easy replacement (unless they pull a WiiU gamepad one again). gamepad aggressive games have always been my biggest fear in a handheld were you are stuck with what it has.
You can play it on the go with a friend for short sessions, you don't have to play it that way all the time. I think what's important is you can play how you want, Nintendo is just adding a new way to play to the old ones.
User Name Here
Member
Why no camera and sensor bar Nintendo? Is it because i'm a bad person? Don't let other pointer control fans suffer because of my sins!
This isn't a 50" TV, this is a 6" tablet.
720p is just fine for gaming on a 6" tablet.
Or would you rather have higher cost and lower performance?
Crimsonclaw111
Member
The Wii U tablet is a sensor bar. Maybe this will be similar?
It looks like the "b" controller is the official "little brother" controller because the analog stick is in the middle, not the end when playing two player.
Asynchronous sticks work when you're holding a single controller with both hands, because you're bracing the whole thing with both palms. Having to hold a split controller in each hand looks like it makes using the low analog stick feel awkward.
Having your hands offset with a solid controller feels fine, but this is as if you had two controllers for the same system with competing designs.
I get it with the Wii nunchuk, that has a different utility, it has no ir camera, no speaker, an analog stick instead of a d-pad. If it had all the same buttons, sticks, and functions as the Wiimote, it would have been a Wiimote.
According to Emily and Laura it's a share button.
JaseMath
Member
At least it's not glossy like the Wii U Pro.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
Right. I see this as the "Oops, suddenly we need twice as many controllers" option, that some games will be able to pull off a lot better than others.
Most sideways wiimote games used d-pad, two face buttons on right, one face button on left, and B on the back. This has analog + four face buttons and two awkward shoulder buttons. A slight upgrade in functionality.dan2026 said:
It also probably means more possible customization. I'm the type of guy who'd take apart wiimotes of different colors and put them back with buttons switched, or different fronts and backs. Here it seems likely that whenever they get around to releasing Switch outside the default color, you could mix things up pretty easily.AppleSeason said:
SapphiCine
Member
The fact that they think that is a viable option displays bad priorities.
Good ergonomics being optional is bad.
I like this a lot, I always got tired pretty quickly with DS and 3DS, allowing me to place the screen and play in a more relaxed position is a blessing!
There will probably be 3rd party controller attatchments with leveled analog sticks. Thats whats so dope about this thing, looks pretty customisable.
User Name Here
Member
That's what I thought at first. But then look at the controller moduels, you don't even see a tiny slot for the camera.
Yeah comparing it to the pro controller you can see they made some tradeoffs. Would be cool if someone made a version that has the traditional dpad.
Maybe, but you already have to do that if you break one analog stick on your DS4. Nintendo does have an opportunity to sell replacement parts on their website though.
frankie_baby
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I can play 2 player split screen Mario kart on the train
2 player Mario kart on the train
do you not realise how amazing that is????