@JaxonH Wow! I've just counted all of the different combinations that I've tried:
Handheld mode
Grip
Split
Thumbs up
Sideways (with straps)
Sideways (without straps)
Wheel
..and I've only played a couple of games and a handful of demos so far!
Versatile much?!
I think that the Joy-Con are my new favourite controllers (sorry N64!) ..love 'em!
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I think my favourite controller overall is the Switch pro controller. It's a standard controller which has most of the features of the Joy-Con (e.g. Gyro, HD rumble), has a long battery life and has a comfortable feel in general. Really the only disadvantage of it is price of which the same can pretty much be said about everything to do with Switch from the console to accessories to games.
Got my Splatoon themed Joy Cons pre ordered (as well as Splatoon pro controller)
Does anybody know whether there is a hard joy Con case available on the market? My Hori hard case holds my Switch with Joy Cons attached as well as 2x wrist straps but would really like something to keep the additional Cons fresh....
So I'll probably only ever buy a pro controller when I need extra controllers for multiplayer, if I haven't bought a second set of joy-cons by then, and if a killer local-multiplayer game ever comes out for the dang thing (a lot of ifs). The Switch is really shaping up to be a "me" console. Meanwhile, the Wii U is still my go-to party system, as was made clear from this 4th-of-July get-together I went to.
For most people that killer app is Mario Kart 8. I guess it isn't quite the same for people on these forums that are Nintendo obsessed fans who had the Wii U. But still, Mario Kart 8. And anyways, for a lot of people the "killer app" for buying extra JoyCon is just the ability to change colours. For the Pro Controller the main killer app is just having a better controller.
I can see most people getting a Pro Controller and second JoyCon set and being pretty happy with their Switch setup. Unless they're the type of people who have to get every colour variation.....
I doubt I'll ever buy a 2nd set of Joy-con. I've got a Pro controller there and when I'm back home in 2 months I'll pick up a 8bitdo controller. I'm hoping the SNES one with rumble and gyro is out by then.
I doubt I'll ever buy a 2nd set of Joy-con. I've got a Pro controller there and when I'm back home in 2 months I'll pick up a 8bitdo controller. I'm hoping the SNES one with rumble and gyro is out by then.
I've purchased the NES one, and it's awesome. You get your money back for the versatility alone.
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So I'll probably only ever buy a pro controller when I need extra controllers for multiplayer, if I haven't bought a second set of joy-cons by then, and if a killer local-multiplayer game ever comes out for the dang thing (a lot of ifs). The Switch is really shaping up to be a "me" console. Meanwhile, the Wii U is still my go-to party system, as was made clear from this 4th-of-July get-together I went to.
For most people that killer app is Mario Kart 8. I guess it isn't quite the same for people on these forums that are Nintendo obsessed fans who had the Wii U. But still, Mario Kart 8. And anyways, for a lot of people the "killer app" for buying extra JoyCon is just the ability to change colours. For the Pro Controller the main killer app is just having a better controller.
I can see most people getting a Pro Controller and second JoyCon set and being pretty happy with their Switch setup. Unless they're the type of people who have to get every colour variation.....
Lol, I would never pay $80 just to switch colors. I mean, it will be cool to switch colors if I do get it, but not $80 cool.
The trouble is, $80 is a steal for upgrading from a two-player console to a four-player console, but that's with everyone complaining about their controller size. To have a proper 4-player Smash night. I'd have to at least buy either 3 pro controllers, or 3 sets of joy-cons. You'll find a similar problem with most consoles, I guess; I was kinda spoiled for the Wii U, finding all of those white controllers on clearance so early on. But it'd help if the pro controller was just $10 cheaper like other similar controllers, and it'd help if there was more local multiplier to justify it.
Just buying one extra set of joy-cons seems like the sensible thing. Everyone will just have to complain about the controllers. Everyone always does anyway, so it's not like it makes a difference.
@Nicolai The Pro controllers are $10 cheaper than Joycons, and $15 more expensive than PS4 DS4's. which makes sense considering it includes an NFC reader and 2 HD rumble packs rather than one normal rumble pack. (ok, and $25 more expensive than the XBO controller....but that one doesn't actually include the battery...... )
@NaviAndMii If the N64 "M" controller was your prior favorite, I can't quite take your recommendation of joycons too seriously That thing was terrible! I mean the first analog stick controller was wonderful at the time, but compared to everything that game after, even the Gamepad was a cut above
That said, I agree, I love the joycons. Some games really need the pro. But split joycons alone is worth the price to me! The sticks feel really natural once you get used to them.
@JaxonH I know what you mean! The versatility is really quite astonishing when you think about it!
@NEStalgia Admittedly, I do look at the N64 controller through a big, thick pair of 'nostalgia goggles' - so my opinion on it is wholly unreliable! Haha! ..I haven't actually had an opportunity to try out a Switch Pro Controller up to now - it sure looks good & the feedback seems to be overwhelmingly positive - I've just had no pressing need to buy one quite yet (I only have Zelda and Mario Kart at the moment, for which the Joy-Con's are more than fine!) ..but I'll certainly be getting one of those beauties at some point!
@NEStalgia But on the other hand, it has no analog triggers and touchpad (does the XOne controller have something extra?) either. They all have their own gimmicks. HD Rumble is just very expensive, or Ninty is extra greedy this gen.
I'm glad that Nintendo didn't skimp on the batteries at least...my Joy-Con have never been even remotely in danger of running out of juice - my PS4's controller, by comparison, can rarely survive one play session without needing to be recharged (often midway through) - happens so frequently that I basically have to just treat it as a wired controller with 'occasional wireless capabilities'... :/
@Nicolai The Pro controllers are $10 cheaper than Joycons, and $15 more expensive than PS4 DS4's. which makes sense considering it includes an NFC reader and 2 HD rumble packs rather than one normal rumble pack. (ok, and $25 more expensive than the XBO controller....but that one doesn't actually include the battery...... )
I know it makes sense, but it's still expensive. Plus, it's a shame I hardly notice the HD Rubble effects. And after all, all I want is a comfortable controller for my friends to play on. It's a shame there's no middle-ground. If I didn't have such bad prior experience to 3rd party controllers, I'd probably opt for something like that.
No analog triggers (a shame)
No touchpad (But...did that gets used in games or is just a button? Ive only seen the latter)
Gyroscope and accelerometer
No need for another peripheral for motion
NFC support
HD Rumble
40 hour battery
USB-C charging
Now, is £60 a bit much? Maybe. Depends on you and what you see as value.
Id argue that £50-£55 for a DS4 is too much for what you get and how little it is used.
I dont think the Xbox controllers have anything special beyond being really wide and removable batteries.
Gimmicks maybe. But said gimmicks like HD Rumble are merely an evolution of something standardised. Who knows. Maybe gyro and NFC will be standard too.
On the plus side, at least those gimmicks are actually used in games. Though I prefer the term unique selling points.
But I think controller prices across the board need to fall. I mean its been said all over, if Sony can charge that much for a DS4, why shouldnt Nintendo charge more for something that is in ways objectively better?
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