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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller just got FCC approval. Update: Gone in 15 minutes
- Thread starter Cerium
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Conkerkid11
Member
Damn, I thought the delay was to improve the appearance of the controller or something. Still looks like an ugly prototype.
Will gladly use joycons over this any day.
Will gladly use joycons over this any day.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
Superblatt
Member
I got one in today with Amazon US but had previously ordered one on Amazon JP. Do I keep both? Sell one? They're identical from what I can tell.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Keep one in case one gets cancelled on you later. You never know. Selling close to launch is also another good idea
secretanchitman
Member
Thanks for that. I'm going to keep checking today just in case.
How badly do you want the controller on launch day? If you can wait a few days, just stick with the Amazon JP order unless you want to pay a little more and get through Amazon USA on day one.
It's completely bare-bones, but some people just want the Pro Controller for a proper D-Pad. The one on the Hori controller seems a bit suspect, but it looks to better serve those people than the current setup on the Joy-Cons.
frankie_baby
Member
Will the hori contoller even work with all games though? Its wired (presumably usb?) Will games just natively support it?
No reason they wouldn't considering Hori's officially licensed by Nintendo. You'll largely be confined to the dock though due to it being wired.
frankie_baby
Member
I guess so, could be wrong but the Wii U didnt natively support usb controllers did it? So if it does could there be a side effect of native compatability for the Gamecube adapter?
Well, this isn't the same sort of situation. This is an officially licensed product, so it would have to work on the system otherwise the item is complete bogus.
Just because this controller is wired doesn't necessarily mean that all USB connections will be recognized and supported. It wouldn't surprise me though if the GameCube controller adapter works on the Switch due to the high likelihood of Smash appearing on the system.
Finale Fireworker
Member
I can't believe I missed these. I've been watching like a hawk day after day and they come and go in fifteen minutes.
I will probably end up buying one on eBay and pay $100 for it because I demand it to play Zelda.
I will probably end up buying one on eBay and pay $100 for it because I demand it to play Zelda.
DigitalScrap
Member
Well, I just went ahead and ordered one from Amazon Japan as well. I don't want to end up having to chase these things. Estimated arrival is March 6th or 7th, but no big deal.
Also comes out cheaper as others have said: $65.47 US shipped.
Also comes out cheaper as others have said: $65.47 US shipped.
Do what has been suggested here several times and order it from Amazon JP. You may have to wait a few extra days for shipping, but you will save yourself $35 and take that money out of a scalper's pocket.
Where? I can't find it on Amazon US.
H3rTz DoNuT
Member
I guess I'm gonna wait for Switch some time, at least till there is steady flow of consoles to stores. I missed every possible chance to make a pre-order, missed the pro controllers. Will play Zelda on WiiU now and then again when I get Switch.
Admiral Woofington
Member
Or, hawk your local Gamestop or best buy to see when they have them, then preorder there
superNESjoe
Member
From what I hear joycons + grip is excellent for Zelda.
My Amz JP order came out to 7420 yen = 67.66. This is the price I paid for a gift card to pay it off.
FYI for anyone thinking about this, even though you have to make a separate Amazon JPN account, the actual billing process goes through Amazon US (at least). I was expecting one of those damned fraud dept. robocalls but my billing statement says Amazon.com. So there was no international malarkey for a gift card purchase at least (this is my first time using Amazon JP)
FYI for anyone thinking about this, even though you have to make a separate Amazon JPN account, the actual billing process goes through Amazon US (at least). I was expecting one of those damned fraud dept. robocalls but my billing statement says Amazon.com. So there was no international malarkey for a gift card purchase at least (this is my first time using Amazon JP)
Or just wait until you get the controller you want and don't open the game ahead of time. You won t be happy with that he game on the WIiU knowing the Switch is available.
So how does Link jump on Goombas?
CollectedDust
Member
To order one on Amazon JP, do you need a JP Amazon account or can you just login with your US one (didn't seem to work for me).
You need to make a new account on Amazon Japan, but you can change the site's language setting to English to get most things translated automatically.
DigitalScrap
Member
For those wanting to change the Amazon.co.jp site to mostly English, it's easy - just click and change as you can see in my pic:
I was able to get in on a preorder from Amazon JP thanks to this thread but I have a feeling I'll be able to get one at another retailer around launch.
TBH earlier I wasn't eloquently stating why I don't want to rely on playing this game on the joy con+grip setup. I have some of the most freakishly large hands (if anyone here is a piano player, my hand-span is a 12th), and I'm not sure how that setup will fit in my hands. Jose Otero had some good impressions as someone with large hands, but it's hard to drop $300 on a system to play Zelda when the controller is an unknown quantity to me and I can play the game on Wii U perfectly fine. I doubt I'll have any issue with the pro controller and makes me feel better about purchasing the system day one.
callhitman
Member
Yeah it says switch pro. I even called now and doubled checked. The girl somehow did it on the first day of pre orders. I got the switch gray, extra joy cons gray, Pro controler for switch, zelda, 12 switch, and bomberman
jabberwocker
Banned
So when you go to your gamestop app and log in it has a picture and title of pro controller? It should be showing under preorders.
jabberwocker
Banned
Because if you do it is in the system. If not then it is not. I find it hard to understand how you got an order in when there was not a way to order it.
Rndom Grenadez
Member
Thanks NeoGaf, scooped one up from Amazon JP earlier today.
Admiral Woofington
Member
sounds like she fucked up. Because Gamestop didn't have it in their list of official accessories they were handing to folks day of preorder, and nobody in the US was offering it until like 1-2 days ago.
JB2448
Member
Yep, ordered it off of Amazon Japan and actually saved money compared to if I bought it locally. I'll take waiting three days for the security of actually being able to order the damn thing and not have a mental breakdown. The savings are just a bonus. Hopefully this is a sort of wake up call for NCL in Japan in regards to manufacturing order allotment for NoA.
JaseMath
Member
Dude, the controller hadn't even passed through the FCC at the time she sold it to you and as I type this, Gamestop doesn't have a SKU. You need to triple check because she fucked up.
Yup, the cancellation process is pretty much identical to other Amazon regions.
Rebel Leader
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I missed it? mother-
callhitman
Member
LOL I did. other gamestop in town said it was the pro as well. it was in the systeam under a place holder at the time. Don't know how she found it but she did.
blame space
Banned
call a third time
Jaded Alyx
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Naked Snake
Member
Anyone know if I can send an email to Amazon Japan customer service in English?
I believe you can use all the available support options in English. Can't say for sure, but I couldn't find anything stating otherwise.
Deadpool_X
Banned
Waiting for GaneStop preorders to open, since I've got like $79 in credit there.
LizardKing
Member
Holy crap, not only was Amazon Japan super easy to order from, it was $15 cheaper than the US controller and that's with shipping. Also expected to arrive March 6-7.