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[Cerium]

New thread for new news.

For anyone looking for a source on the above posts, an eagle eyed Redditor scanning FCC filings found NOA only just got clearance on the Pro controller a day ago: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...d_fcc/?utm_source=amp&utm_medium=comment_list

This is the first credible explanation for this insanity, as they can't legally sell in the US without FCC approval.

Really suggests they're rushing this launch out of the gate...

Update: I STEPPED OUTSIDE FOR A MOMENT AND I MISSED IT THEY'RE ALL GONE NOTHING TO SEE HERE

FUCK SCALPERS TBH

Fuck you Amazon USA!

 

[Vash63]

I'm holding off until a 2D platformer or something comes out that really needs a dpad. For everything else the Joycons + grip just seems the better deal.

 

[jax]

Already got one arriving March 5 with Puyo from amazon.co.jp

 

[JStein0222]

If this is what HD Rumble feels like, I don't like it

 

[Toki767]

It'll be available March 3 at the earliest.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Finally. Now, hopefully I can get one at launch.

 

[L.O.R.D]

Very weird the pro controller is still not ready,and they advertised launch game like Zelda with pro controller.

 

[random25]

Very weird the pro controller is still not ready,and they advertised launch game like Zelda with pro controller.

The controller is already in production. It just needs FCC approval to be able to put them into store shelves in the US and other countries that require FCC.

 

[AgeEighty]

Very weird the pro controller is still not ready,and they advertised launch game like Zelda with pro controller.

Why would it not being ready until yesterday impact its readiness for launch?

 

[Matt]

New thread for new news.


For fuck's sake Nintendo.

At least it should be available soon.

It's not that weird...

 

[Cuningas de Häme]

Thanks Trump! (Too early for this?)

It might not be Nintendo's fault that the approval took so long, you know?

 

[Skeletos311]

Finally some real news about this thing. Thanks for posting this. This whole thing has been ridiculous. I really need one for like, everything I want to get on Switch. Monster Boy, PuyoPuyo Tetris, Zelda, Dragon's Trap, Ultra Street Fighter II.

 

[The_Lump]

I mean it's a month or so away from launch. It's not like it wasn't going to be approved so I don't think this proves much other than maybe Nintendo went over schedule somewhere (maybe a late rework due to production issue or something). Could be anything really.

But either way, it won't have delayed it's launch or anything that will impact consumers. It's out on 03/03 either way.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

As long as it's good for worldwide launch I'm happy.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Thanks Trump! (Too early for this?)

It might not be Nintendo's fault that the approval took so long, you know?

But we need to blame Nintendo for everything and treat them different compared to other companies.

 

[Cuburt]

Of course it's Nintendo's fault and not the FCC taking long.

That is the only explanation, despite it already being for sale in other territories. Over a month is not enough time to preorder. What a shitshow. etc. etc. Intentional scarcity solely to screw over customers and drive up demand for controllers.

 

[Skeletos311]

I'm pretty sure when OP says "available in NA soon", he means pre-orders. We haven't been able to pre-order in NA yet.

 

[Cerium]

I'm pretty sure when OP says "available in NA soon", he means pre-orders. We haven't been able to pre-order in NA yet.

Correct.

 

[Atheerios]

I really hope this time they actually have enough supply.

Not like the colored Joy-Cons.

 

[L.O.R.D]

The controller is already in production. It just needs FCC approval to be able to put them into store shelves in the US and other countries that require FCC.

So that's why i can't find any online retailers to pre-order the pro controller?

 

[AgeEighty]

So that's why i can't find any online retailers to pre-order the pro controller?

It's been explained already. They can't offer it for sale without FCC approval. That doesn't have anything to do with whether they're allowed to manufacture them.

Now that they have approval, the Pro can be put up for sale, hopefully some time in the next few days.

 

[random25]

So that's why i can't find any online retailers to pre-order the pro controller?

Yes. I've seen the pro controllers available for pre-order in other countries, so that's basically the road block for the US pre-order, or any country that requires FCC certification.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

I wonder if the dock is stuck in ratings limbo as well.

 

[Smellycat]

I actually had no idea about the reason behind the delay

 

[random25]

I wonder if the dock is stuck in ratings limbo as well.

The dock is already included in the system bundle, so if it ever needs certification it already passed long ago.

The dock pre-order is most likely a different situation.

 

[Naked Snake]

Thanks Trump! (Too early for this?)

It might not be Nintendo's fault that the approval took so long, you know?

Trump wants to heavily reduce regulation (bonus 9-minute Elon Musk poker face)

 

[-shadow-]

Only now? That's really bad. But at least it'll be there at launch I assume.

 

[Chao]

Still don't get the obsession with this piece of hardware, every Switch thread is full of posters worried about having to purchase one pro controller at launch.

I would somewhat get it if the controller was affordable and maybe if Smash released alongside the console, but why would you need this in order to play Zelda, Mario kart, Arms or even Splatoon?

 

[SinCityAssassin]

Only now? That's really bad. But at least it'll be there at launch I assume.

Well now that pesky bureaucratic obstacles are over, we can order it in a few days.

Still don't get the obsession with this piece of hardware, every Switch thread is full of posters worried about having to purchase one pro controller at launch.

I would somewhat get it if the controller was affordable and maybe if Smash released alongside the console, but why would you need this in order to play Zelda, Mario kart, Arms or even Splatoon?

Sometimes people just want a nice, form fitting controller that lasts twice as long on a charge as joycons.

 

[shouamabane]

I would somewhat get it if the controller was affordable and maybe if Smash released alongside the console, but why would you need this in order to play Zelda, Mario kart, Arms or even Splatoon?

I plan to leave the "Joy-Con Grip" in the box. I don't get that piece of hardware. The Pro Controller looks great.

Also, you left out Bomberman, USFII and Shovel Knight.

 

[-shadow-]

I plan to leave the "Joy-Con Grip" in the box. I don't get that piece of hardware. The Pro Controller looks great.

No one does.

 

[Skeletos311]

Still don't get the obsession with this piece of hardware, every Switch thread is full of posters worried about having to purchase one pro controller at launch.

I would somewhat get it if the controller was affordable and maybe if Smash released alongside the console, but why would you need this in order to play Zelda, Mario kart, Arms or even Splatoon?

There's a bunch of 2D games, which people will want a d-pad for, coming to Switch too. Shovel Knight, PuyoPuyo Tetris, Wonder Boy III The Dragon's Trap, Monter Boy in the Cursed Kingdom, Ultra Street Fighter II, Virtual Console.

 

[DeuceGamer]

I'm holding off until a 2D platformer or something comes out that really needs a dpad. For everything else the Joycons + grip just seems the better deal.

After hearing impressions that the Joy Cons are more comfortable from a few sources I decided to do the same.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

I plan to leave the "Joy-Con Grip" in the box. I don't get that piece of hardware.

It's holds the joy-con in a way similar to a pro controller if you don't want to spend the extra cash on one.

 

[DrNeroCF]

So how long until a driver's released that lets me bluetooth it to the computer?

 

[KHlover]

So how long until a driver's released that lets me bluetooth it to the computer?

Asking the important questions here

I already use my WiiU Pro Controller on PC and it is amazing, this one looks like it'll be even better.

 

[Cerium]

Sometimes people just want a nice, form fitting controller that lasts twice as long on a charge as joycons.

Is there confirmation on the battery life?

 

[BitStyle]

Cool, was worried that they wouldn't be available at launch for a second

 

[Salty Rice]

Haha i read Switch got FGC approval.

 

[Somnid]

FFC certification for most devices happens only about 1-2 months before launch. This is completely normal.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Is there confirmation on the battery life?

The Pro Controller is 40 hours and the joy cons are 20 hours.

 

[PadWarrior]

Sweet!

 

[J@hranimo]

Weird this just happened, but whatevs.

edit: So this is common? Interesting.

Will definitely get one with Splatoon 2.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Finally... when can I get it?

 

[jblank83]

I plan to leave the "Joy-Con Grip" in the box. I don't get that piece of hardware. The Pro Controller looks great.

It's supposed to be almost as comfortable as the pro controller, according to hands-ons.

I still plan to use the pro controller when not in handheld mode, though.

 

[koss424]

Only now? That's really bad. But at least it'll be there at launch I assume.

I mean launch is is 5 weeks away - should t we hold our complaints until it misses launch?

 

[BY2K]

The FCC covers Canada too, right?

I wonder what the reason is.

Nintendo sending the Pro Controller late?
The FCC being slow?
The Pro Controller having a shit ton of stuff in it?

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Cool I guess. Now I don't have to immediately buy another Joycon with a grip.

Any news on battery life of pro controller?

 

[Cerium]

The Pro Controller is 40 hours and the joy cons are 20 hours.

Sweet. I'm definitely getting a Pro then.

Cool I guess. Now I don't have to immediately buy another Joycon with a grip.

Any news on battery life of pro controller?

See above.

 

[jabberwocker]

Of course it's Nintendo's fault and not the FCC taking long.

That is the only explanation, despite it already being for sale in other territories. Over a month is not enough time to preorder. What a shitshow. etc. etc. Intentional scarcity solely to screw over customers and drive up demand for controllers.

I think this just about does it.