Hardware Why are there no 3rd Party Joycons out there?

[Der_Blockbuster]

I remember the Wii, where there were many many knock offs, but sometimes pretty solid alternatives compared to expensive original Wii Motes, e.g BigBen

My question is: Where are they now?
Its just weird given the popularity of the console.

 

[supergamer368]

Well, I believe HORI is the one making that blue one that’s git a d-pad and is missing almost everything else, so there IS at least one... maybe they realized the knockoff controllers aren’t selling? Other than that, there’s just shell-swaps you gotta do yourself or pay someone a rediculous amount to do for you.

 

[asnka]

that blue one that’s git a d-pad and is missing almost everything else.

Link or something?

 

[supergamer368]

Link or something?

Don’t think it’s out yet, but if you just google “hori joy con” you’ll find info about it from like 80 different websites.

 

[Deleted User]

Good question, I'd love some thicker ones using a proper stick module like the type ps4/xbone use.

 

[Reploid]

Well, there is knockoff pro controllers at least.

 

[Zumoly]

Since we're talking cheap alternatives, I feel like support for my PS3 controllers will be most welcome (from the native Switch bluetooth).

 

[Bladexdsl]

Well, there is knockoff pro controllers at least.

and they all suck

 

[Reploid]

and they all suck

You tried them all?

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Since we're talking cheap alternatives, I feel like support for my PS3 controllers will be most welcome (from the native Switch bluetooth).

Well, they support from USB dongle. Second best thing.

 

[Der_Blockbuster]

Here's the one from hori:

it completely lacks the hidden shoulder buttons from the official Joy-Con controllers, and it doesn’t have an accelerometer, gyro sensor, or vibration feature.
Screams for a japanese only release

 

[jt_1258]

Well, I believe HORI is the one making that blue one that’s git a d-pad and is missing almost everything else, so there IS at least one... maybe they realized the knockoff controllers aren’t selling? Other than that, there’s just shell-swaps you gotta do yourself or pay someone a rediculous amount to do for you.

but that is only a left joy con

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and they all suck

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Here's the one from hori:

it completely lacks the hidden shoulder buttons from the official Joy-Con controllers, and it doesn’t have an accelerometer, gyro sensor, or vibration feature.
Screams for a japanese only release

it also lacks bluetooth iirc so it renders it handheld mode only

 

[guily6669]

you also have this:

Ipega 9083, but sadly it doesn't attach to the console, its bluetooth only . It has a few cons like button mapping is different on the letters, no fancy stuff, but the joystick I saw someone reporting that they are WAY better and actually good for FPS, no idea...

It supports android, IOS, Nintendo Switch and maybe windows...

 

[LightyKD]

you also have this:

Ipega 9083, but sadly it doesn't attach to the console, its bluetooth only . It has a few cons like button mapping is different on the letters, no fancy stuff, but the joystick I saw someone reporting that they are WAY better and actually good for FPS, no idea...

It supports android, IOS, Nintendo Switch and maybe windows...

I kisy purchased one of these for my Windows tablet. As soon as my shipment comes in, I'll share some words about this controller.

 

[Wolfy]

you also have this:

Ipega 9083, but sadly it doesn't attach to the console, its bluetooth only . It has a few cons like button mapping is different on the letters, no fancy stuff, but the joystick I saw someone reporting that they are WAY better and actually good for FPS, no idea...

It supports android, IOS, Nintendo Switch and maybe windows...

Got a link to the store page for this? I've been looking for it XD