If you were one of the lucky people who invested in Hori's special Pokkén Tournament Controller when the game launched on Wii U then you might find that your purchase suddenly gains value, as it has been confirmed that the pad will also work on the forthcoming Nintendo Switch update, Pokkén Tournament DX.
Given that the controller uses a wired connection to link to the Wii U, you'll only be able to use it when playing the game docked on Switch.
Did you pick up one of these pads when it was first released, or did you hold off? Will you now be on the lookout knowing that it will be supported by the Switch version of the game? Let us know by throwing a few metaphorical punches in the comments section below.
[source twitter.com]
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What's the point of the pad anyway?
White Color...!!
But must be docked....
This controller isn't the prettiest sight.
Nice hands.
Surprised NL hasn't affiliate linked this one up, seeing as Amazon still sell these...
Glad I picked one of these up! They're surprisingly really comfortable. Also got a lot of use from hooking it up to my PC, but seeing it able to be used for its intended purpose on a new platform is fantastic news.
Which means that the Wii u pro controllers could also be supported on switch... This makes me really mad about Nintendo.
Will it be limited to only Pokken?
Cos this would be good for Blazing Star and Last Resort.
One of the most comfortable controllers I've ever owned, glad I'll still be able to use it with the DX version~
Cool. Though I'd much rather Nintendo implement support for PC compatible USB fight sticks at Switch OS level instead. Then I'd be able to use the sticks I already own and use on PC/PS3/Wii(U) for Pokkén and the rapidly growing ACA Neo Geo collection.
@big_bad_bob
Its the same controller as it is in the arcade, so for the more serious/pro players or in Esport as example.
Pssst, hey...
8bitdo controllers
no - still definitely not worth buying it. especially since that would require buying the game twice.
bugger that.
@ElGrego How do you figure? The Pokken controller plugs in via USB. The Wii U Pro controller doesn't. Besides, the Pokken controller will only work for this one game. It's not like you can play anything else with it...
Ha ha ha... sorry, I forgot that t you may not criticize Nintendo here...
I did not need to see this controller to understand that Nintendo could have made the Wii u pro controller supported on Switch via Bluetooth... And after paying 2 Wii u pro controller for 110€ and a switch for 300€... I wish they would not ask me to pay an extra 140€ just to play MK8 deluxe correctly with my girl at night... It feels hard for the rare Nintendo fans who supported the Wii u...
I'm convinced now that the Smash 4 port for Switch will support GC controllers via the Wii U GC adapter. Wonderful!
@SanderEvers @iMarkU I mean it's just a pro-controller without analog stick, but unlike pro-con, it only supports one game.
I got the controller, and it's a nice way to play Pokkén.
I'm pleased that I'll get to keep using it on the Switch version, it gives more controller options for multi-player after all.
Now I'm curious if I can use it for non-Pokkén games, I should try that.
FYI, the controller exists to mimic the arcade controllers.
I hope they'll let the GameCube controller adapter work with the Switch too, not just for Smash but GC games too, should they make it to the eShop this time.
I've still got mine, unopened along with Pokken for Wii U. I will start the bidding at €675,000..
Joking aside, this is something I guess, bodes well for Smash. Also this - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01JH53H8U/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1496834630&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=pokken+tournament+wii+u&dpPl=1&dpID=51b2H31jtvL&ref=plSrch
@big_bad_bob
Yhea but if you prefer the controller that you are used to, you don't want to change sometimes. Same for the GCN controller for Smash on Wii U.
Well that is good to know if I get the Switch version.
I forgot that thing existed.
Aamzon UK. £16.98 for standard and £18.36 for Pikachu version
It's a nice comfortable controller. I would recommend it if you play a lot of Pokken.
@thesilverbrick Wii U pro controller uses Bluetooth (so does the Wii remote) and if any random computer with the right drivers can connect to one so can the switch
@big_bad_bob Tournament players, for every game, claim that non-wired controllers have enough latency to effect the outcome of a match.
Meh, my 8Bitdo controllers will work with it just fine.
@retro_player_22 Yeah I will be doing the same since I can use them for anything else as well.
I just went on Amazon Canada and saw there's a Pikachu version of this controller still available for MSRP. So I and a friend bought two of the remaining three controllers! This is great!!! I wonder if you get a USB to USB-C adapter, would the controller work in tabletop mode then? Could be interesting!
@Setery10 This is true, but trying to reason that the Wii U pro controller should be compatible with the Switch just because the USB Pokken controller works with one specific game is unreasonable. That's the point I was trying to get across. The Wii U pro controller is missing some key features that many Switch games use. Namely, the HD rumble, amiibo NFC and the gyroscope. New games would have to be re-designed to accommodate old controllers, possibly being stripped of amiibo support, HD rumble and gyro controls. It's fairly easy to see why old controllers are not typically compatible with new consoles going forward. The Wii and Wii U were an exception, not a rule.
GameStop has them for ~$10 new. Bought one last week.
@big_bad_bob Mimics the one used in the arcade version I think. Master using one at home, look like a pro in the arcades.
I have one, but this is more then enough reason to go pick up that Pikachu edition now.
The amiibo card that came with the original game is supposed to be compatible as well. So with that I'll just be trading in the wiiu game and getting the switch version. I don't normally unload games but the hybrid feature of the switch makes older versions obsolete for me.
I actually have the Pikachu edition one, and use it quite a lot with compatible systems that play old games. This is just icing on the cake!
@thesilverbrick I don't know if there was a misunderstanding, but I think I was trying to add on by saying that if Nintendo wanted to they could make many other controllers work. I thought you were trying to make it sound like the wii u pro controller could not work because it doesn't connect through a usb. I was trying to tell you that it uses bluetooth and that's it.
I don't think this controller is very suitable for Pokken nor any fighting game at all. I prefer the regular Sanwa/Seimitsu sticks and buttons. Also, the actual arcade one is slightly different and has LED lights in the bottom.
Anyway I did buy one cheap at a local game store last year but use it on PC more often.
This is absolutely wonderful news!!! Love this controller....and this game
@SethADrekin Perhaps, but needing to move your right thumb away from the attack and jump buttons in order to grab or activate burst mode could also make the minute difference between victory and defeat at such high level play. Just give me a Joycon or Pro Controller with proper triggers, that is if I felt this version with its inferior local multiplayer mode was worth double-dipping on in the first place.
I enjoyed the game more than I thought I would and the controller as well. Now I got a reason to buy another controller.
I have two that I use with my Raspberry Pi. Great controllers for retro games, and the Zl and Zr on the face are nice to use as menu shortcuts
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