The pro controller comes with the console?
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Details on Joy-Con controllers/Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch
- Thread starter maxcriden
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The pro controller comes with the console?
that's what I thought. but that defeats the whole purpose of playing together without having to buy extra stuff.
Not a good idea, imo.
Ragnorok64
Member
I'm hoping I can just sync my WiiU pro controllers to this thing but I have some doubts that they'll allow that.
AtomicShroom
Member
A few questions:
1. So how to the Joy-cons operate when not connected to the tablet? Do they have their own individual battery? If so, that means that when I'm on the go, that's 3 battery lives to keep track of?
2. Do Pro controllers work on the tablet in portable mode? They've only been shown to work when the home dock is present.
1. So how to the Joy-cons operate when not connected to the tablet? Do they have their own individual battery? If so, that means that when I'm on the go, that's 3 battery lives to keep track of?
2. Do Pro controllers work on the tablet in portable mode? They've only been shown to work when the home dock is present.
That would be inexcusable if they didn't.
DarkOxygen
Neo Member
You see one of the Splatoon teams using pro controllers in portable mode near the end of the video, so I would assume so.
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Deleted member 752119
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Highly unlikely.
It probably comes with the grip to attach the detachable controllers to sine it needs to be playable docked out of the box. Pro controller will be for people who want a nicer pad and local MP games where everyone needs a full controller rather than one of the detachable sides.
Again, you can but how often do you think people will do this and will it outweigh the negatives of the Joy-cons in the long run? Personally, I don't think so.
There will always be some people who use features that will be considered superfluous by the majority.
No it doesn't. Some games will just use one Joy Con. Otherwise what you are suggesting would require 2 analog sticks on each side.
For short sessions I think it will not be a problem but yes that doesn't seem very confortable.
Not confirmed but rumors say yes.
VistraNorrez
Member
I've always like the idea of a split controller. I hope these are comfortable to hold.
JoshuaJSlone
Member
Nintendo will sell you individual pieces like battery covers; selling separate Joy-Con L and R is no big thing.
Jorok Goldblade
Member
On a recent Nintendo Voice Chat, Peer Schneider mentioned that his sources told him the Joy-Cons were being built to be Nunchuck-cheap.
1. Here's my two cents. They do have rechargeable batteries... and they charge when connected to the "tablet"and they're either on the dock or through AC connector. You can also charge them on the controller module... you can see each side has 4 LEDs, i think those are there to tell you the battery levels on the joy-cons.
Cert.in.Death
Member
Once again, the controllers leave me wanting. We need more info on the Pro but it looks extremely cheap. I also am unambiguously scoffing at the concept of playing split screen with a friend on this thing.
Probably everyone who is able to comfortably text on their smartphones in portrait mode?
Still shocked there isn't a traditional d-pad on there. Makes me feel old. I love separated controller parts like on the Wii. I wonder what this kinda set up means for the mobile market and what specifically Nintendo has planned for this as far as interactivity between switch software and their mobile games.
Dreams-Visions
Member
there's nothing "old" about a d-pad. It's NOT cool to not have one. I'm not confident that the buttons on the left controller can mimic a dpad effectively. Fighting games and platformers may suffer here. Look how far those buttons are spaced out. Oof.
PapaEmeritus
Member
assuming prototype since the buttons arent labeled and you can see through to the board
Man, this is like Mario Kart Advance all over again...just that you are limited to split-screen
SomedayTheFire
Member
Uh the buttons are labelled.
Man, this is like Mario Kart Advance all over again...just that you are limited to split-screen
I'm guessing if your buddy brings his/her Switch, you'll be able to play local multi on your own screens just like the NBA 2K demo in the trailer.
I guess I meant radio signal or whatever would upset a plane wireless. Like it can't be using wifi or bluetooth or whatever the Wii u controller uses. The only thing I can think of that would be ok to use on a plane is IR, but that would mean the controller would need a reasonably good line of sight to the unit.
Perhaps that is partly the point of the controller you can slot the joycons into, maybe that thing does communicate via Bluetooth or whatever so you don't have to worry about the IR signal getting to the main unit. That would explain why it needs power/has lights on it, otherwise it could just as well be a piece of plastic.
Better ergonomics, not good. Have you held the Wii U gamepad? It's bulky, sure, but it's also comfortable to play on. Why are both of the two single-player control options suddenly an unwieldy mess?
What I'm wondering here is why does the Joy-Con Grip have two lines of LEDs? Wouldn't one be enough?This is what I see every time I look at it:
Juke Joint Jezebel
Member
So the video showed people playing MK8 with the joycons, how the hell are you going to comfortably hit the shoulder button to activate drift? Holding either side with the joystick to the left would mean the shoulder button would be on the UNDERSIDE of the controller. Awkward as fuck.
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
The console looks like it might get some work still.
I remember the Wii U and DS looked a bit different when announced
I remember the Wii U and DS looked a bit different when announced
……forgetit
Member
My guess is the Switch has up to 8 players, you can have 8 joycons after all (4 sets)
Edit: nevermind.
DirgeExtinction
Member
The screen with the controllers on the side make it look nearly identical to the Wii U controller.
Each side controller has its own battery.
Technically, the shoulder button curves around to the side of the controller. One controller will have it on the left side. The other will have it on the right. Should be easy to press with the "meat" of your index finger.
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Deleted member 752119
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1. Should be moot as I'm sure the battery life on them is way longer than the tablet and they'd charge when you reattach them and charge the unit.
2. It does. They showed people playing Splatoon on the tablet using the pro controller at the e-sports event toward the end of the trailer.
Always-honest
Banned
Well, i sure liked holding the Wii controllers beside to me instead of a controller in front of me. Much more relaxed at gaming. But yeah, they seem small.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
Didn't read every reply in thread. Was wondering if detachable controllers have shoulder buttons and triggers as well?
There's definitely a market for slide on accessories, even just rearranged controls for those that want the right analog to be above the buttons rather than below...
Man I really love the look of this just as a portable. Really nice screen. Hopefully it's IPS and 720p will be absolutely fine for gaming. Certainly far better than anything we've seen on a Ninty handheld before now.
Man I really love the look of this just as a portable. Really nice screen. Hopefully it's IPS and 720p will be absolutely fine for gaming. Certainly far better than anything we've seen on a Ninty handheld before now.
Oooh, maybe it's a charging thingy for both of the joy-cons! though I think someone here beat me to that...
This is what I see every time I look at it:
Except it won't be a cheap piece of crap.
#Airhorns blaring#
sixteen-bit
Member
hopefully that means a d-pad out of the box for the retail version
Maybe, but then I'd expect only one LED to be lit. But that's at least not an argument against that.
Yes, but I'd actually doubt the LEDs would show the battery status all the time. But sure, you could definitely be right with that.
One of the pics the joycon has two button stacked on top of one another like the wii u pad. This effectively has the shoulder and trigger buttons needed for fps.
Calm down.