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[JaseMath]

i can't pay $100 for a controller


i just can't

That Nintendo luxury tax

 

[Cell_Biology]

Hopefully I can snag a pro and Zelda for preorder at Best Buy with the $25 off with the Visa Checkout, that's where my Switch preorder is.

 

[secretanchitman]

So this is why it got held up.

I'll be preordering this controller as soon as it goes up on Amazon USA (already have a preorder on Amazon Japan but I'd rather have it day one to play Zelda with).

 

[fredrancour]

wasn't there a different pro controller in the hori leaks? is that one trapped in regulatory limbo too, or just not out yet? it was wired and cheaper right?

 

[WadeitOut]

Yeah but you're going to have to wait.

I'll be playing Zelda with this shit day one.

I plan on playing portably 99% of the time as much as I want my eyes to bleed from aliasing on my 4K tv.

 

[moltonasty]

I preordered a pro from Amazon Japan and with shipping to my home in NYC, it came out to $5 less than the US MSRP, so I am good.

Did the same, plus with tax it actually comes out to like $8 less than what I'd pay in the US.

 

[thecouncil]

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

lol

 

[JaseMath]

wasn't there a different pro controller in the hori leaks? is that one trapped in regulatory limbo too, or just not out yet? it was wired and cheaper right?

Yeah, but the D-pad is removeable and looks kinda suspect.

 

[WadeitOut]

wasn't there a different pro controller in the hori leaks? is that one trapped in regulatory limbo too, or just not out yet? it was wired and cheaper right?

Uh the controller in the hori leak is a hori controller. It's wired and not a pro controller because, well, it's a hori controller.

 

[Cerium]

Uh the controller in the hori leak is a hori controller. It's wired and not a pro controller because, well, it's a hori controller.

Also, again, no motion sensing and no HD rumble.

You get what you pay for.

 

[fredrancour]

Uh the controller in the hori leak is a hori controller. It's wired and not a pro controller because, well, it's a hori controller.

in my eyes the term "pro controller" means nothing besides "traditional controller for people who don't want to deal with wii remote/gamepad/joycons/ other current novelty nintendo control scheme." why would being a hori controller stop it from being a pro controller?

if i need a way to accomodate friends who hate anything other than regular controllers i'm gonna want to keep the budget option in mind

 

[Inferno313]

Also, again, no motion sensing and no HD rumble.

You get what you pay for.

No NFC either, right?

 

[Cerium]

No NFC either, right?

Goes without saying. It's barebones.

 

[AdanVC]

In my case, I'm gonna want one for Sonic Mania & USFII (unless Brook comes out with a PS4-to-Switch converter for my arcade stick before then for USFII). As for Smash 4, it'll likely work with the GameCube Adapter, so I can always just use that.

Geez... GameCube controllers are here to stay forever isn'it??

 

[WadeitOut]

in my eyes the term "pro controller" means nothing besides "traditional controller for people who don't want to deal with wii remote/gamepad/joycons/ other current novelty nintendo control scheme." why would being a hori controller stop it from being a pro controller?

if i need a way to accomodate friends who hate anything other than regular controllers i'm gonna want to keep the budget option in mind

The Pro controller is a Nintendo term. So it being a third party controller is why it isn't a Pro controller regardless. The term you are looking for is "traditional controller".

 

[aparisi2274]

Yeah but you're going to have to wait.

I'll be playing Zelda with this shit day one.

It takes amazon Japan two days to get to my home in NYC, so if they ship on the 3rd in Japan, which is still the 2nd in the US, I will have this on Day 2.

I can use the joycon in the grip to play Zelda for Day 1, so I am not concerned...

 

[Cerium]

It takes amazon Japan two days to get to my home in NYC

Does it really? I wonder how much I can save on taxes this way.

 

[Anth0ny]

But you know you will

the only way is if the price drops or I somehow get a best buy gift card or something

I'll grind it out with the joycons in the meantime. fuck it

 

[TAS]

Preordered! YAAASSSS!!! Don't get me wrong, $100 stings but I got too much love for the Big N. 🤗

 

[BY2K]

Oh wow they're sold out.

EDIT: No wait, they're back.

 

[HylianTom]

Oh wow they're sold out.

Approximately 46 minutes.

Pretty quick.

edit: ah!

 

[cubicle47b]

I got tired of waiting so I ordered from Amazon Japan too.

 

[WadeitOut]

The FCC thing seems to make a lot of sense considering none of these retailers even have a listing for it yet.

I don't need it day one though so I'll keep my Japan order even when they pop up here.

 

[tiijj]

Oh wow they're sold out.

EDIT: No wait, they're back.

Approximately 46 minutes.

Pretty quick.

edit: ah!

Amazon.ca is really weird, they sometimes put it on See all buying method or at the side and you'll see the item which sucks sometimes.

 

[bachikarn]

Does Amazon Canada ship to the USA? It said it couldn't ship to my address.

 

[KevinG]

I guess it's time to keep an eye on Amazon for this today.

 

[JaseMath]

Is there a placeholder listing anywhere on Amazon? If there is, I couldn't find one. I'm going to keep the BB Switch Accessory page and Amazon pages open and refresh them constantly because I'm obsessed.

 

[KevinG]

Is there a placeholder listing anywhere on Amazon? If there is, I couldn't find one. I'm going to keep the BB Switch Accessory page and Amazon pages open and refresh them constantly because I'm obsessed.

I cannot find a page yet either.

 

[secretanchitman]

Is there a placeholder listing anywhere on Amazon? If there is, I couldn't find one. I'm going to keep the BB Switch Accessory page and Amazon pages open and refresh them constantly because I'm obsessed.

I cannot find a page yet either.

None yet for Amazon USA, as I'm checking the sites myself. As soon as I find something I'll post it here.

If Amazon.ca has it up, it's just a matter of time for Amazon.com to put theirs up too right?

 

[WadeitOut]

Is there a placeholder listing anywhere on Amazon? If there is, I couldn't find one. I'm going to keep the BB Switch Accessory page and Amazon pages open and refresh them constantly because I'm obsessed.

Nah like I said no retailers have a listing

 

[MrNineties]

Got mine preordered. I'm a Canadian and ordered from Amazon.ca

 

[secretanchitman]

Got mine preordered. I'm a Canadian and ordered from Amazon.ca

Nice!

Still no luck in the USA - no links have gone up for it yet.

 

[secretanchitman]

Link is up on Amazon USA but not active as of yet - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAWKYZ0

 

[KevinG]

Oh snap.

Edit: Why this incessant struggle to stop labeling every Switch item with the Wii U branding?

 

[Cerium]

Link is up on Amazon USA but not active as of yet - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAWKYZ0

OH BABY

If it follows the same pattern as Canada it'll be up at any moment now.

 

[wonderpug]

Link is up on Amazon USA but not active as of yet - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAWKYZ0

"The Nintendo Switch Controller - Nintendo Wii U, Platform: Nintendo Wii"

Good gravy

 

[Needlecrash]

No wonder why Nintendo has been quiet about this. Not a good look. Good thing I pre ordered from Amazon Japan.

 

[Neoxon]

Geez... GameCube controllers are here to stay forever isn'it??

It's the go-to Smash controller thanks to a number of factors (the competitive split caused by Brawl which resulted in Melee lasting as long as it is, the OG Wiis having GameCube ports, etc.), so yeah.

Link is up on Amazon USA but not active as of yet - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAWKYZ0

Still with the Wii U branding.

 

[HylianTom]

Link is up on Amazon USA but not active as of yet - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NAWKYZ0

This is it.

I was sent home early from work today.. really glad for the timing.

 

[Cerium]

 

[secretanchitman]

Pretty much lol, that is all I've been doing since this thread went up

 

[Coda]

I'm wondering if I should even cancel my Amazon Japan pre-order if it still ends up being cheaper.

 

[PadWarrior]

I just want 2 please scalpers have a soul.

 

[secretanchitman]

I'm wondering if I should even cancel my Amazon Japan pre-order if it still ends up being cheaper.

I'll be keeping mine until Amazon USA confirms release day shipping.

Lol Amazon just changed it to finally say Nintendo Switch instead of Wii U.

 

[-shadow-]

That's a 3DS Battery alright.

I'm not seeing any screws for opening it up for potential battery removal. Hope it'll still be easily accessible.

 

[bigmac996]

Wait it's already sold out on amazon.ca? Goddamnit. At least I've got one with Amazon.jp.

 

[Cuningas de Häme]

i can't pay $100 for a controller


i just can't

You know, prices were 100€ at first in Europe too, but now you can find them for about 70€-80€ at most...

Prices will change when stores start price wars.

 

[tiijj]

Still with the Wii U branding.

It's close enough, the canadian one is listed under Commodore Amiga › Accessories.

 

[moltonasty]

Why is everyone going nuts when Amazon JP ships to US and the cost of the controller is cheaper? I'm confused.

 

[secretanchitman]

Why is everyone going nuts when Amazon JP ships to US and the cost of the controller is cheaper? I'm confused.

Want the controller launch day. I don't want to play Zelda without it.