Pre-Orders Now Live For Hori's Dragon Quest Slime And Daemon X Machina Switch Controllers

First getting this stuff reviewed, before even thinking about buying it

Yeah, I always wanted my Switch to be more bulky and heavier! And a controller shaped like a slime?! That's like the best idea since I tried eating month old eggs!

Next maybe they will release an add on that just prevents the Switch from turning on. To conserve battery!

I mean, for the people who want these, have fun! But hard pass for me!

[edit] In case it wasn't as clear as it sounded in my head, I was deliberately being over dramatic with my comment. It was a joke. One that clearly fell flat.

It has a proper dpad. <3

Is be tempted by the DxM ones if it was usable as an external controller

I was genuinely interested in this as a fan of the series, and I don't have a Pro controller (don't miss it either), so it was perfect... until I saw the price, to which you have to add shipping and customs. Insane.

@Jonasty198460 its a huge comfy joycon made by HORI, literally nothing i need to know.

@Heavyarms55 You definitely needed to be this dramatic.

I'm all in for the DxM controllers. I find the regular joycons uncomfortable to hold as they are far too thin. Also looking forward to getting a d-pad.....should make for a serious improvement.

Considering it's blue and round, that controller couldn't look much less like a slime than it does. The resemblance is... slight to say the least. Couldn't they have at least used white thumbsticks to make them look a bit more like the eyes?

Anyone remember that huge mech controller for Xbox that had like 90 some buttons and cost like $400?

Would be cool if they made something like that for this game but with less buttons.

Just ordered the DxM controllers for £42 inc shipping. Just the customs to pay (if they catch it) At worst should be under £60.

I preordered the DxM one from Amazon, which can ship globally. I'll only use this for handheld play at home, so would appreciate the added comfort.

@Moroboshi876 I agree, I'd like to have one of them but it's extremely expensive considering it's just a controller shaped like a Slime. They've made Slime controllers like those before, and they were always cheaper than that, too. The PS4 version linked in the article costs £78, the Switch version costs £97. That's nearly 25% markup! Why is Nintendo tax still a thing? And forget about buying one secondhand at a better price, it was released for a Nintendo console so the price is only ever going up.

@X68000 "if they catch it" If the price is indicated correctly, they will (unfortunately).

honestly i have the Slime controller on PS2 and it's really not great ti use, it's awkward and uncomfortable and this one looks basically the same just with Nintendo markings so i can't recommend it as a controller, as a strange collectors piece though then maybe

@nintendoknife I didn't know there was a PS4 version. So Switch tax also on controllers, huh? Because, you know, Switch cards are more expensive to prod... Wait. It's a controller. What's the excuse now?

Anyway, I don't buy from Play Asia anymore, too high shipping costs and the now unavoidable danger of custom taxes screw up any possible great price, which is something I don't really see in that store anyway. The only strong point of Play Asia is the fact that they have things you can't find easily in other stores.

@Heavyarms55 That was overly dramatic about something that just doesn't happen to fit your own personal tastes.
I have adult hands and the Joycons aren't comfortable and are cramp inducing. These are very appealing to me, not only for the comfort but the Dpad as well.

Holding the Slime controller relaxed and in your lap would surely look a bit....well, inappropriate to say the least

I really want that slime controller but I'm not I'm importing it. I'll pray they release it here (ha, I mean do I really believe there's a chance of that?)

As someone who plays predominately in handheld mode and gets cramps from the form factor of the joy-cons, I've put money down on the DxM Hori. Looks bloody perfect!

I'm not even a Dragon Quest fan, and I was considering buying the controller, but for over AU$160?! (after shipping) Forget about it! That's wildly expensive, particularly for one produced by a third-party (albeit officially licensed). The Taiko no Tatsujin controller hadn't even cost me quite that much (though shipping was a good deal higher than usual due to its size).

I'll consider it if it goes on sale, but I doubt that these will be produced in high enough quantities for that to ever happen, unfortunately.

@PawlSLax Gotcha. Thanks.

"The Daemon X Machina-inspired Joy-Con controllers can only be used in handheld mode and lack key features like gyro, HD Rumble, IR and NFC..."

So basically none of the features you actually want. No thanks.

That Slime controller is nice, but way too expensive. I'd buy it at maybe half what they're asking. The DxM controller looks pretty cool though. I could see myself using that at home since I play in handheld mode in a comfy chair a lot, but I don't like it enough to buy it.

Tired of stick drift. May get the DXM ones.

I had the DQ8 slime controller for PS2, I think I'll pass this time...

The "Arsenal-cons" look like an ergonomic dream...but without most of the Joycon features....I'm not as interested as I wish I was.

Conversely the Slime Pro looks like an ergonomic nightmare. I can feel the carpal tunnel swelling every time I look at the picture.

I would like an official Nintendo Pro Controller for either of these games. Or any game really. I used the regular gray one for the first time recently and the +Control Pad is not good (like on the Wii Remote/Wii U GamePad). I hear the versions designed after specific games have a better one (like on the 3DS).

@NEStalgia that’s where I’m at. However I thought the Switch (based off Labo VR) has Gryo built into, so technically that feature isn’t lost or am I overthinking ?

I'd really like the HORI joycons, if they had battery, bluetooth and gyro.. Though I doubt they'll be useable as one handed controller..

Since launch I've been wanting joycons akin to a sawed off pro controller, that's also optimised for docked/tabletop.

I love my pro controller (not as much as gcn), but the comfort of playing with singlehanded controller is unbeatable and it can rival kb&m for shooters (almost)

@BacklogBlues : I paid about AU$70 in shipping when I ordered the Taiko controller, but I never buy from Play-Asia unless I am ordering four or more items (to offset the long term costs of shipping), and the difference in price between standard and express shipping is insultingly negligible (e.g. typically around AU$37 vs AU$42), so I just opt for express.

I intend to place an order soon, but I will be giving the Slime controller a miss.

I'll be getting the Daemon X Machina joy cons! My D3 P-E-T needs upgrading!

Got the slime controller preordered. It'll look great next to the PS4 one!

the Dragons Quest controller looks so stupid and over priced

I was looking at these because they seem interesting but it's just way too pricey for what you are getting. The $100 Dragon Quest controller is just ridiculous and although I think it looks interesting there is no way I would pay that much for such a thing.

The Daemon X Machina joyons seem interesting but I think it's more aimed at people who have huge hands. Personally I don't like it when a handheld gets too bulky, it kind of takes away from the appeal of the device. I could deal with that as an alternative but the lack of HD rumble was the deal breaker.

The daemon x machina ones would be great if they at least had battery to use in other modes. They look like they don't have the silly sticks that drift after like 2 months. I currently hate playing in handheld due to drift. I'll consider it, maybe after review.

@SupaWaluigi especially if it vibrates

I mean, the joy cons are absolutely terrible so yeah. Any alternative is welcome.