I'm just sick of getting attacked because of a bad thread title. I already said if more become available I'll buy one and play on the switch. If not then I'll play it on Wii U. No idea why everyone is giving me shit. I'm hyped to play Zelda too.
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I'm just sick of getting attacked because of a bad thread title. I already said if more become available I'll buy one and play on the switch. If not then I'll play it on Wii U. No idea why everyone is giving me shit. I'm hyped to play Zelda too.
Japanmanx3
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Dude on his keyboard like
If a D-Pad is your excuse for not getting a Switch, then you really should just say you don't want the Switch.
If a D-Pad is your excuse for not getting a Switch, then you really should just say you don't want the Switch.
RichiRamjag
Member
Peace. It wouldn't be a big deal if you weren't so aggro about it.
Dude on his keyboard like
If a D-Pad is your excuse for not getting a Switch, then you really should just say you don't want the Switch.
Check my post history. I'm either buying a switch on day one for Zelda or this holiday for Mario. I've been wavering between versions but if I can't get a pro controller then I'll be more inclined to play on Wii U. Can everyone chill the hell out now?
I got piled on because of a bad thread title and already said I'd buy one and keep my switch preorder if more become available. Sorry I feel like I have to be on the defensive for quite literally a preference.
i HeaR MusiC
Member
Not too many games at all that require a proper dpad IMO..
I wasn't attacking you, I was just curious. I've never heard of someone needing a proper dpad for a 3D Zelda so I thought I'd ask for clarification.
sorry
RichiRamjag
Member
You don't have to be. Most of us aren't bothered by anything you said. You consider doing the Amazon Japan preorder? I have one. It'll only be a couple days after release, so not too terrible.
I didn't realize that that was an option. I'll look into that, thank you. Can I use my existing Amazon account or do I need to make a new one?
RichiRamjag
Member
You'll have to make a new one. If you google Amazon Japan, there should be a Japanese Amazon site in English or you can use google translate. It'll actually be cheaper too. Mine is $65 and set to come on the 6th-7th. Hope I helped!
https://www.amazon.co.jp/In-English/b?ie=UTF8&node=1094656
Japanmanx3
Member
Patience. The title edit is lame but the reading of a post or two would've suggested it was only for Amazon (US Amazon at that). Best Buy and Gamestop haven't put it up yet. So I guarantee that you'll get an opportunity to get one.
Keep in mind there are more people in just California and Texas than all of the UK.
Genghis Khan
Member
Not really sure how I managed to get one, but I just happened to check right around 1 o'clock and I snagged an Amazon preorder. Pretty stoked about it, I really didn't want to have to hunt one of these down.
Yup, honestly I read the thread title, glanced the OP, clicked the eBay link, then posted. I'm sorry guys, I thought it was completely gone from all retailers when I made my post.
Thank you!! I am going to preorder one on Amazon JP and hope that I can get one at another US retailer.
The d-pad is used as buttons to switch weapons, not movement.
I pre-ordered one from Amazon Japan because fuck this nonsense.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
I can't believe it.
I look away for an hour and it's gone. Been checking regularly all morning.
Sigh
I look away for an hour and it's gone. Been checking regularly all morning.
Sigh
xKilltheMx
Member
Please go up on Best Buy. Please. Plz. pls. nintendo wai
I do remember seeing so many Wii U's after launch (especially that dumb 8GB SKU).
6900 yen ~64 USD.
Can't you wait until closer to release to see if the Pro controller will really be unavailable?
Thanks! The bank automatically charges in US Dollars correct?
Nobody has delivery dates yet.
Yeah. You don't have to worry about anything.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Playing too much 3D World, talkin bout controlling a 3D game with a Dpad
I was able to get two. Thank goodness I checked when I did this morning. That said, I'm sure there will be plenty of stock at game retailers come launch day.
callhitman
Member
I pre-order the pro day of one at gsmestop. Didn't know ow they where that hard to get.
You sure you didn't order a Pro Controller for the Wii U by accident? The Switch Pro Controller hasn't been offered for sale or preorder yet at GameStop.
darkazcura
Member
I have one pre-ordered on Amazon Japan, but I'm really not sure if I need one still. I wish I got a chance to use the joy-cons in the grip so I could figure out whether I needed a pro or not..
The analog stick being directly below the buttons is really what worries me about the joy-con.
The analog stick being directly below the buttons is really what worries me about the joy-con.
Admiral Woofington
Member
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You definitely need to check on that. Gamestop wasn't accepting preorders. And still isn't.
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Deleted member 465307
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I'm guessing these might be hard to find at launch and then they'll end up being super common within a few months. The controller looks nice and what will end up being the extra controller I buy, but I assume that playing BotW with the Joy-Con grip (or separately in my hands) will be good enough. I'm okay waiting for this to get restocked.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
Actually, there are a few things you may need to know. Your bank may charge a "traveler's fee" or an (overseas fee) for shopping in another country. It's typically around 3%. That's what my bank charged me.
Also, you may get an unwanted fraud alert from your bank's fraud department. That's what happened to me. As soon as I made one more purchase after buying the Pro Controller I was texted a fraud alert and my account was temporarily frozen. I had to call them up and explain that I had ordered an item on Amazon Japan. After that everything was fine.
It was a slight annoyance to go through the fraud alert, but it was worth it just to get a hold of a Pro Controller for launch.
digita1alchemy
Member
I expect to be able to pre-order one once GameStop starts accepting them in-store.
PSFan
Member
If that's the case, the Joy-cons in the grip should work fine for Zelda, since the d-pad is four arrow buttons.
NeOak
Member
You need a better credit card that doesn't charge the fees.
digita1alchemy
Member
Edit: Double post
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
Actually, it's a Master Card debit card connected to my checking account. Maybe I need a better bank. LOL.
CrAzY FiNgErS
Member
That's right that's what I have as well. I am tempted to buy Amazon gift cards for the exact amount of the controller so my payment/cost is locked in. By March the Yen/Dollar could be higher. A fellow Gaffer did it this way.