got my switch 2 pre-order secured

[Xzi]

See I always hated the comment about Hall Effect sticks being the end all solution and best sticks out there. However one thing we do know is that they are using some brand new sticks they designed.

It's not that they're the only solution, but they are one solution which objectively makes sticks more durable and resistant to drift, and even more notably, they're included in controllers which cost less than half of what Nintendo is charging. There is no magic feature on a Switch 2 Pro controller which could justify that upcharge.

TBH, I think the reason Nintendo aren't using hall effect for the joy con sticks is because of the magnets in the console that allow for the joy cons to be attached in the first place, since hall effect also relies on magnets to send out the electrical signal when movement is detected, so having them in the joy cons would probably cause drift in some way when they're attached to the console, grip or straps

That doesn't work as an excuse for why they weren't included in the Pro controller, though.

 

[wiisupremecmdr]

cool

 

[RyanTheArchivist]

It's not that they're the the only solution, but they are one solution which objectively makes sticks more durable and resistant to drift, and even more notably, they're included in controllers which cost less than half of what Nintendo is charging. There is no magic feature on a Switch 2 Pro controller which could justify that upcharge.


That doesn't work as an excuse for why they weren't included in the Pro controller, though.

Eh I mean there are lots of controllers out there that go for $100+. Hell Sony sells one for $200. I'll definitely make my feelings on the Pro Controller 2 known though.

 

[Xzi]

Eh I mean there are lots of controllers out there that go for $100+. Hell Sony sells one for $200. I'll definitely make my feelings on the Pro Controller 2 known though.

None of those are worth it either, unless maybe we're talking about arcade sticks.

 

[realtimesave]

I finally beaten the amazon scalpers and secured a pre-order for the Mario Kart World bundle and the official carrying case and I'm hyped for when they arrive on June 7th (the Saturday after the console's launch). I'm still a little worried that going online with the console will somehow get me banned since my switch 1 got banned for having homebrew but talking in the last thread I posted here has caused those worries to almost entirely fade away plus I can still use my account on nintendo's website, the nintendo today app and the switch online app so my account should be fine for the most part

just make a new account that's probably what I'ma do

also you ordered from amazon?

 

[CruelAlchemist]

just make a new account that's probably what I'ma do

also you ordered from amazon?

Yeah I did
Also if my account is fine then why should I make a new one (thought I did have an account from ages ago that I never used)

 

[wurstpistole]

Was it really necessary to open a new thread for this?

 

[CruelAlchemist]

Was it really necessary to open a new thread for this?

Maybe not, but it doesn't really matter now, guess I was too excited about my pre-order when making it

 

[wurstpistole]

Maybe not, but it doesn't really matter now, guess I was too excited about my pre-order when making it

Cool. Let me also open a thread about my two standing pre-orders from early April, brb

 

[CruelAlchemist]

Cool. Let me also open a thread about my two standing pre-orders from early April, brb

Ok I get it, it was unnecessary, kinda too late to say anything tho

 

[Robru1]

In the Netherlands you could just order everything directly from Nintendo. No hassle with Amazon

 

[CruelAlchemist]

In the Netherlands you could just order everything directly from Nintendo. No hassle with Amazon

Oh really? That's pretty cool if that's the case, I already have a pre-order tho so I'm good

 

[Marc_LFD]

In the Netherlands you could just order everything directly from Nintendo. No hassle with Amazon

There are other countries with stock and less demand, so it makes it easier to pre order from and even just pick one up on launch day.

 

[kikisland]

Within a hour of Nintendo emailing me about the switch 2 I’d manage to secure the last one in stock and didn’t have to wait in a queue, after it sold out third parties started listing it for between 500 and 600 so glad I got mine in before they sold out. I missed out on the Mario cart version but it’s just a game code so I ordered a game (not key card) I’ll never buy a keycard or digital game going forwards.

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Within a hour of Nintendo emailing me about the switch 2 I’d manage to secure the last one in stock and didn’t have to wait in a queue, after it sold out third parties started listing it for between 500 and 600 so glad I got mine in before they sold out. I missed out on the Mario cart version but it’s just a game code so I ordered a game (not key card) I’ll never buy a keycard or digital game going forwards.