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Nintendo Switch doesn't come with Joy-Con charging grip
- Thread starter Conkerkid11
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Starwolf_UK
Member
I really wonder what the margins are on this if they're having to cut wires out of the packed in grip...but that just leaves the broad question of the high prices on the controllers in general.
*-Heck if you go back to 1986 the Famicom disk system came with an RF extension cord but not an AC adapter. Yeah FDS can run off six C-cell batteries...
This is the same Nintendo that recently didn't include AC adapters in most regions* and has not included video cables on occasion.
*-Heck if you go back to 1986 the Famicom disk system came with an RF extension cord but not an AC adapter. Yeah FDS can run off six C-cell batteries...
It's okay buddy because what you've written must be what everyone expected at the first showing
This must be the news to everyone.
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
Yep. I mean I've got it preordered an all, but with:
-Accessory prices
-Not including the charger grip
-Paid online
-Enhanced ports like MK8 being $60
It does seem like they just went "This will mostly just sell to our fans who buy everything we put out so lets maximize profits by fleecing them for all they're worth."
onemanasylum
Banned
This is what Nintendo are trying to do to their customers with this abomination:
LMAO that gif rules, sorry for the derail but that's funny as shit, perfect usage too.
Maybe the right lights up if that's the primary one you start first? Who knows..
I took the English pics from the US site https://www.nintendo.com/switch/features/
Japanese ones were from https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/switch/specs/index.html#1 and https://www.nintendo.co.jp/hardware/switch/accessories/index.html
It's not overreacting when shit is confusing as hell. People on the Treehouse stream were literally showing the Charging Grip and claiming that is what came in the box.
walking fiend
Member
In case it hasn't been posted already
The charging grip with USB-C port ('charging grip' is literally is the name of the file if you save it from the Nintendo's website):
The grip that comes with the console, with no USB-C port
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How do we even charge the joy controllers? By attaching them to the console?
The charging grip with USB-C port ('charging grip' is literally is the name of the file if you save it from the Nintendo's website):
The grip that comes with the console, with no USB-C port
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How do we even charge the joy controllers? By attaching them to the console?
I agree I'm stupid
Conkerkid11
Member
I'm just posting information Nintendo decided not to share.
BibiMaghoo
Member
This is confusing.
So, all the controllers have a battery, but the ones that come with the console can only be charged when docked with the console itself, so in order to charge while you play, you need to buy a new one with a USB port?
Is that accurate?
So, all the controllers have a battery, but the ones that come with the console can only be charged when docked with the console itself, so in order to charge while you play, you need to buy a new one with a USB port?
Is that accurate?
Yes they probably are. Wouldn't make sense to include LEDs on a plastic shell when holes do the trick really.
No battery on either of the grips. The charging grip has a USB port to charge the joycons. The pack-in grip is just a plastic shell like the wheels are.
To charge the joycons you can either put them on the docked Switch, or buy a Charging Grip and connect that to the Switch via USB.
Yes.
This is only a real problem if you have additional Joy Cons, in which case third party stuff will probably be more economic for charging.
Movalpolos
Banned
The persecution complex is real.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
Complained about the AC adaptor situation a lot back in the day. What gets me is that omitted a whole thing altogether and you could say it saved on weight, on space, on making the plastics.
Here they included a purposefully shittier version to save the price on the usb port metal and wire. Literal nickel. Fucking poetry.
For people having a hard time understanding.
WHAT IS PACKED IN THE BOX:
WHAT YOU PAY $30 FOR (CHARGING GRIP):
edit: Also:
Where dat USB-C port at on the main official page???
Wtf is this? They made two different joy-con grips, one that doesn't charge (included), and one that charges (that's $30)?
They really tryna charging $30 for a USB C port?
Sora the Cat
Member
This isn't confirmed, as the title implies.
Also, not a big deal, you can charge them with the console.
Also, not a big deal, you can charge them with the console.
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
Yes, that's the only way if you don't buy the charging grip.
Battery life is supposed to be 20 hours, so its not a huge deal IF you aren't annoyed by moving them back and forth from the grip and tablet to charge/play on tv.
It is confirmed. It's shown 100% clearly in spec sheets directly from Nintendo of Japan's website.
It's cool buddy.
TimeEffect
Member
What on earth? The Grip is better than the pro controller?
Conkerkid11
Member
PeakPointMatrix
Member
This is what Nintendo are trying to do to their customers with this abomination:
$49.99
walking fiend
Member
Nah. All the controllers have battery, otherwise they wouldn't work wireless. It is just about how you can charge them. The grip with the charger allows you to charge the joy-cons while playing; the one coming with the console is just a plastic grip.
It is really a problem if you want to buy a new set of joycons; that way the only way to charge them will be to swap the them with the ones already attached to the console, OR pay $30 to buy a grip with a charger
If they make an app to control the thing at night while I stream I'll be happy enough. I can charge the controllers and use my phone to select movies and what not.
But I'll be pissednif the controllers start dying mid use and I have to buy an accessory just to charge the fucking things while playing
But I'll be pissednif the controllers start dying mid use and I have to buy an accessory just to charge the fucking things while playing
Grampa Simpson
Banned
Interesting thought.
How? How are they screwing up this bad?
I mean this is good for me as I can avoid the pro controller. But how?
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
I'm curious about this too. Would be fine by me as $30 for a charging grip is easier to stomach than $70 for a pro controller if people like the feel of the joy cons on grip better than the pro pad.
NoPiece
Member
I'd love to see the manufacturing cost on it. $1? $2? For the $299 price, should be included. It least it is ripe for a less expensive third party option. I 'd be surprised if we don't see a $4.99 for a "clone" charging grip, and $14.99 for one with a battery pack.
BibiMaghoo
Member
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
I am at a loss. Right before the launch they released a massively confusing set of info. Delaying the system till Holidays 2017 would have been better than rushing to market like this, but right now they are already in a close the box and sell it phase that it would not allow them to thinker much with the HW (they would have needed to take this decision six months ago) with the risk of it being more out of date although their software lineup and documentation/marketing would benefit.
walking fiend
Member
Hey, what if you forget to charge them and you run out of battery while playing? You can't play on TV anymore. Though you can still play with them attached to the console in portable mode. Though I agree, it is still much better than a 360 controller or wiimote running out of battery [at least unless you always have spare AA arounds]
Pretty fucking bad. It's so sad lol. Works out for me tho, less money spent.
Waluigilicious
Member
Could someone in the know clarify... Is 30 dollars a fair price for a shell that has a USB port to charge and nothing else? Or is it a huge ripoff? I don't want to judge or make a wrong decision without really knowing.
So they're charging $30 for a USB port? Are they serious?
In your heart of hearts I think you know the answer.
In your heart of hearts I think you know the answer.
It's a rip-off, and quite scummy in my opinion, $30 for a USB port lol
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Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
People also just don't want to hassle with moving the joycons back and forth between grip and docked tablet--especially if they're only gaming on TV.
It's not outrageous or anything, just seems silly to not include the charging dock given it doesn't have a battery and just has a USB port and charger contacts in the rail. I mean how much more can that cost vs. the plastic shell they're including?
Also would be less of an issue of the Pro controller weren't $70.
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Deleted member 465307
Unconfirmed Member
I'm really baffled that they didn't include the charging version in the box. If I bought everything I wanted, it looks like I would be buying $100 worth of controller accessories at launch... *shudder*
Kind of, yeah. If the sales aren't great, I expect accessory prices will drop. On some of them (like the dock), it seems they're doing a massive markup. As is, if these accessories are as expensive as Nintendo is suggesting, that would mean the Switch tablet itself costs around $110-$120*... On the bright side, though, that would theoretically mean tablet iterations and upgrades would be cheap! That's purely (and only) theoretical, though...
*$300 console - ($90 dock + $80 controller + <$30 grip)
Kind of, yeah. If the sales aren't great, I expect accessory prices will drop. On some of them (like the dock), it seems they're doing a massive markup. As is, if these accessories are as expensive as Nintendo is suggesting, that would mean the Switch tablet itself costs around $110-$120*... On the bright side, though, that would theoretically mean tablet iterations and upgrades would be cheap! That's purely (and only) theoretical, though...
*$300 console - ($90 dock + $80 controller + <$30 grip)
Might be the largest markup of a controller yet.
If a DS4 costs $18 to manufacture, the Charging Grip probably costs $3.
*shrug* I'm sure I read it somewhere but I can't find the source now. It wasn't that the pro controller was bad, it was just that the grip was oddly comfortable or something.