This is a trend for every console, they sell out the initial supply because it's the dedicated, core fanbase jumping early. Summer is going to be the Switch's first true test.

Bandorr said: binary solo said: Why does Switch need a pro controller? I'm confused. D-pad, plus it is cheaper. To get another controller with both a D pad and the buttons you'd have to get the joy con bundle plus another controller grip. That would require buying the $80 joy con bundle, and the $30 charging grip. edit: also apparently you can get JUST the comfort grip.  Even that is another $15.

At $70, it's really hard to read that fact.

Nintendo made a smart move making all their shit expensive at launch.

It'll be available. Controllers don't suffer from this shit. Just wait it out.

Switch Pro Controller:
$70 with 40hr rechargeable battery, Gyro, HD Rumble, NFC support.


DS4 controller (PS4's Dual Shock 4):
$47.99 with 2-3hr rechargeable battery, Gyro


Xbox One Controller :
$60 with no battery at all. No Gyro. Extra Batteries; Constant cost, more expensive.
Rechargeable batteries + charger: $20

Xbox One controller with battery pack: $75
Cost $120 to support two players



The new Xbox one controller is $74.99 already and it lacks HD rumble and gyro/accelerometer/magnetometer, NFC, so you should think again when saying the cost is too much expensive

Wait, 40 hours rechargable battery life?
Is that actually legit?!

Without numbers, tells us very little.

PAOerfulone said: Wait, 40 hours rechargable battery life? Is that actually legit?!

The WiiU pro controller has 80, so its probably true.

Damn!
My Dual Shock 4's battery dies after 3 hours.... 
That $70 price on the Switch Pro Controller suddenly doesn't seem so bad.

What it shows is how much Nintendo fans want a standard controller.