Daemon X Machina, a Nintendo Switch-exclusive title pitting players against AI robots gone haywire, is set for a release this September 13th. To accompany its release, peripheral manufacturer Hori has announced its Daemon X Machina-themed grip controllers for Japan.

Other than looking like larger and fancier joycons, the Hori Daemon X Machina grip controllers are pretty much bare bones. They can only be used in handheld mode as they don't pack a built-in battery for wireless support nor do they feature a gyro sensor, infrared camera, HD vibration or NFC.

To make up for those missing features, the company added a Turbo button on each controller that allows you to fire 5, 10 or 20 times per second. Also present on each controller is a programmable button at the back which can be mapped to your desired button.

Hori's Daemon X Machina grip controllers are priced at ¥ 5,162 (about $48) and are scheduled to launch this September. There is no information whether this peripheral will be made available outside of Japan. However, would you like to get your hands on one?

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[Deleted User]

what i argue with nintendo switch fanboy is exactly the fact that hd rumble does not feel that strong in comparison with the wii remote, which doesnt have good rumble either. They say that hd rumble is essential and if not they cannot enjoy the game

 

[Xzi]

frankly speaking the HD rumble feature is rather gimmicky and I can hardly feel the rumble at all.
Even the Wii remote has better rumble

Very few games even utilize it beyond the basic rumble, which is too bad. The utilization of HD rumble in Fast RMX is strong as hell.

 

[NoNAND]

Very few games even utilize it beyond the basic rumble, which is too bad. The utilization of HD rumble in Fast RMX is strong as hell.

True enough. It's saddening to see that many games out there don't make proper use of it.

 

[coffinbirth]

Missed opportunity not having proper triggers. Pretty spendy considering the lack of features.

 

[burial]

I keep throwing a $100 bill at my screen but nothing happens...

HELP?


Wait... no gyro? Thats a huge mistake.

 

[Ericthegreat]

This may one day be a big collector's items.

 

[Zap Rowsdower]

I'll vouch for Hori d-pads, but I can't imagine this being any more comfortable than a whole lot of the grips already available. The analog sticks may be an improvement though.

 

[Deleted member 487613]

I was waiting for a 3rd party controller that actually didnt destroy my hands

 

[gnmmarechal]

they look nice, but eh. Missing some features I'd like having.

 

[titan_tim]

I already bought Hori's previous, smaller, left pad replacement just to have the directional pad. If you don't have one, get one. They're only $20!

This one LOOKS great, but it won't fit in my carrying case. And there probably won't be any other cases to fit this one. Taking the switch on the go is one of the main reasons for handheld mode, so it needs some type of protection.

 

[swosho]

Surprised I haven't seen this style of third-party joy-cons until now.

 

[M7L7NK7]

All I've ever wanted was:
Better sticks
Bigger buttons
Dpad

This is amazing

 

[LoganK93]

And here I am waiting for someone to make a 3rd party controller that isn't stripped of every fucking feature.

 

[burial]

I am in need of some new Joycons....any suggestions? Dpad and grips and gyro a must.

 

[samcambolt270]

It's a little pricey for my tastes, and the lack of wireless is a bit of a dealbreaker for me. Their size is also an issue, considering that they definitely wouldn't fit in my portable switch case. I also would at least hope they have a proper pivoting d-pad.

 

[Pipistrele]

You can believe my motives are weak, I honestly don't care. I refuse to give money to companies who mandate 16-hour work days (Epic) and/or companies that don't pay their voice actors (Gearbox). I might not even install the game for a long time, I'm not that eager to play it. Basically just pirating it out of spite.

I think their point is that you're just half-assing your own cause - instead of actually making a statement and refusing to do anything with the game, you're picking the most convenient option and still pretend it's some sort of rebel move.

 

[Xzi]

I think their point is that you're just half-assing your own cause - instead of actually making a statement and refusing to do anything with the game, you're picking the most convenient option and still pretend it's some sort of rebel move.

I never claimed that my actions were any more rebellious than anybody else picking and choosing where to spend their money. Nor did I choose to limit my own purchasing options when it comes to all this exclusivity bullshit. Piracy rates are naturally going to correspond with the number of anti-consumer practices being employed in the gaming industry. The fact that Epic and Gearbox don't even treat their own employees right makes the decision that much easier.

 

[Clydefrosch]

i love paying almost full price for a knockoff

 

[Silent_Gunner]

Wait, it says that they have no battery whatsoever, so is this going to be another situation like with the D-Pad joy-con they released where it sucks up battery from the Switch itself in order for it to be functional, and it's going to be two of them at that, with how short the Switch's battery life is already, not to mention it's lack of compatibility with Switch carrying cases, most likely?

I mean, I would LOVE an actual D-pad for these controllers as opposed to the buttons that try to emulate the Sony design, but just don't have what it takes to be a d-pad that feels comfortable. As a fighting game nut, this would be cool for OTG if it weren't for the battery problem.

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And here I am waiting for someone to make a 3rd party controller that isn't stripped of every fucking feature.

Unfortunately, Hori hasn't released a 6-button controller with two analog sticks yet AND an option to switch the shoulder button assignments. I would love them to, but I realize that in the real world, costs have to be cut. Perhaps one day though!

That being said, I like the D-Pad on the Genesis 6-button a lot better than their d-pad!

 

[tabzer]

I think their point is that you're just half-assing your own cause - instead of actually making a statement and refusing to do anything with the game, you're picking the most convenient option and still pretend it's some sort of rebel move.

I just think it is edgy and annoying. Why bother talking if you are going to insist that you aren't saying anything?