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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller just got FCC approval. Update: Gone in 15 minutes
- Thread starter Cerium
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Wow...wtf Nintendo, how does that make any sense? Why are they gouging US customers?
LizardKing
Member
Yeah, I'm not sure why someone wouldn't do this. Unless you HAVE to have it the 3rd and not the 6-7th.
They're not gouging US customers with the controller. It just so happens Amazon Japan discounted it a bit and the dollar is strong at the moment against yen.
The stock issue is classic Nintendo of America though.
jabberwocker
Banned
What shows under GameStop preorder page?
Goose_Se7en
Banned
Super bummed this link went live when I was busy at work. Will count on Wario to deliver a Best Buy link whenever it goes live. Don't wanna do the whole Amazon.jp thing.
NoA does not give a shit about latin american and the switch gonna end up at $500.
Yes and it's also comparable to its english counter part lol So you will some/most of the time get those pre-made responses and in which it doesn't really help you at all which I most often get with retailer here lol
nope but if you're in japan or heading there you can ship it there for free and bring it back.
Even with shipping the controller comes in under MSRP for the US version. If you don't mind waiting a few days it's a much better deal.
Jon Carter
Member
The controller looks really good, damn.
It's not NoA fault. Most Latin American countries have very high taxes for video game imports.
That's why in Panama it's relatively cheap (379 USD) while in most countries is ridiculously expensive (Chile more than $500+)
Lord Ghirahim
Member
I'm getting mine SAL'd from AmiAmi because fuck paying 80 to get one domestically. I don't mind waiting about a month, I'll be busy with BotW on Wii U.
Lol, I ended up doing the same thing. I was gonna skip the controller, but this comes out to like $65 shipped, cheaper than retail and no tax.
Naked Snake
Member
You guys are damn lucky, you don't have to pay taxes/duties/import fees.
What country are you in?
Canada
Rebel Leader
THE POWER OF BUTTERSCOTCH BOTTOMS
Lord Ghirahim
Member
You guys are damn lucky, you don't have to pay taxes/duties/import fees.
It was over ¥9300 for me, so I just didn't buy it. AmiAmi and SAL will do just fine.
Fuuuuuuuck
If they do that I'm gonna have to import one from Japan or any other country then! #BlessNoRegionLockRndom Grenadez
Member
What about preordering Amiibo from Amazon JP? Anyone know if there are any significant differences? I really want to Breath of the Wild Amiibo to go along with my Master Edition.
#stealthMastereditionbragpost
Naked Snake
Member
Whoa. I live in Jordan, a middle eastern country known for excessive import fees, but I don't get charged for import fees by Amazon for buying the Pro Controller, or even a Pro Controller + Zelda. Only when I tried to put Pro controller + Zelda + Joy-Cons in one order then it trigger import fees ($100 !).
Can't believe I have it better than Canadians.
Amiibo are region free, so aside from price and availability, there's no difference.
If you're in the US, the new LoZ Amiibos are actively available at Best Buy, Walmart, and GameStop.
Amazon jp uses DHL and DHL loves their excessive fees. lol
Joking aside it's better I guess, with DHL it's 100% guarantee that we pay taxes, duties, and their processing fee. With Amazon jp handling the import fees we only get charged taxes and duties. I would say it's a little bit cheaper.
Naked Snake
Member
I'm using Amazon jp as well and I get the same guarantee that if I don't pay import fees at checkout then I don't pay anything even if they get charged when they arrive here
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Does Amazon Japan charge on the dot? No problem if so but want to know which bank account I'm using.
Nope, only when they begin to process the order for shipping.
Whichever you assign it to, it requires a separate account compared to Amazon USA.
At least that's how I've always done it
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
thx k luv u
Fuuuuuuuck
same boat here.
i'm importing everything from USA and japan since my country got boned in price. it's cheaper to import even with all shipping fees.
a Switch is $380 locally and that's not even factoring in tax. with tax it's as expensive as my Switch + Zelda limited edition preorder. what bullshit.
now, coupled with the pro controller preorder from japan, i'm finally set for launch. will take some extra days but beats being ripped off by spineless idiots.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Fuck me, think its sold out on amazon japan. wont let me add to cart. will for third party sellers
edit: nevermind. Had to refresh page and that worked.
edit: nevermind. Had to refresh page and that worked.
Scalemail Ted
Member
So only Amazon has listed it in the USA so far?
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Anecdotal but a long time Gamestop shop in my city informed me that they will not be getting their allocations until night before and that they were told it would only be getting around 10 or less units. No pre-sales. Go up on release date for sale.
JaseMath
Member
Damn. Wonder if it'll be the same at all B&M retailers.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Alright, ordered from Amazon Japan. $65 all in.
whoa...
Naked Snake
Member
Yup it's #1 Best Seller on the site now. If it hasn't sold out yet I expect it will soon.
Naked Snake
Member
Yes
I'm sure going to be more than that, over 10,000 pesos at least in Mexico