Nintendo Switch Pro Controller - Splatoon 2 Edition [Discontinued]

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Original Article: Nintendo has unveiled a special Splatoon 3-themed Switch OLED console that looks perfect for fans of the series – and anyone who just wants to add a seriously cool Switch to their collection. The special edition console launches on August 26th 2022, with a gorgeous new Splatoon 3 Pro Controller and carry case coming a little later on September 9th. We'll be featuring all the links you need to get your hands on them in this very guide. You can also use amiibo on your Nintendo Switch by tapping them to the NFC touchpoint on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller! Unique versions of the Pro Controller were given as prizes to the winners of various official Splatoon 2 tournaments which had the same decorated face plate as the Splatoon 2 Edition, but with gold colored grips. Greenwald, Will. "How to Use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on a PC". PCMag.com . Retrieved 31 December 2018.

Taguiam, Rhenn (14 September 2020). "Nintendo: The 9 Best Third-Party Switch Pro Controllers". Game Rant . Retrieved 14 November 2023. A new version of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller was spotted in stores around October 14, 2019, although the only changes to it were slight parts changes, and its Universal Product Code being updated from 104889D to 104889E. [14] Special editions [ edit ]A special Pro Controller imprinted with the Super Smash Bros. logo was awarded to the winners of the Super Smash Bros. tournament at PAX East 2019, [16] as well as to Shuto Moriya, the winner of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament at EVO Japan 2020. [17] Reception [ edit ] Lynch, Gerald (2018-04-12). "Nintendo Switch Pro Controller review". TechRadar . Retrieved 2023-01-14. Motion controls: By tilting the controller up, down, left, and right, players are able to change their character's view and aim. The Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller is a premium product boasting premium grips and a semi-transparent casing. It has the same buttons as the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode, and is designed to be held and operated more easily than the Joy-Con Controllers! The primary difference in the controls is that while the directional controls on the Joy-Con (L) are made up of different buttons, the Pro Controller has a single + Control Pad, similar to previous systems.

While there aren't many special edition designs for these Nintendo Switch controllers yet, some pretty cool ones are available, and we hope to see more in the future. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is really just about the best controller you can use for your Switch, as we note in our review. However, cool designs and colors really add to the appeal!We now have my personal favourite on the list and that's the Monster Hunter Rise Special Edition Pro controller. Causes the player's Inkling or Octoling to jump and is used in some menus to exit the current selection or action. Gartenburg, Chaim (20 October 2016). "A close look at the Nintendo Switch's wild modular controller: the Joy-Con". VG247 . Retrieved 30 December 2018. Good, Owen (4 May 2018). "Switch Pro Controller support comes to Steam". Polygon . Retrieved 31 December 2018. Gurwin, Gabe. "How to connect a Nintendo Switch controller to your PC". Digital Trends . Retrieved 31 December 2018.

Used to throw clams that the player is holding while playing Clam Blitz. Also used to throw Golden Eggs in Salmon Run Next Wave. Connect a wireless game controller to your Apple device". Apple Support. 2023-04-24 . Retrieved 2023-07-23. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller battery life is approximately 40 hours. Please note: this is the estimated battery life. This may vary depending on the usage conditions.

Abent, Eric (6 April 2018). "Nintendo issues Switch USB-C cable warning". SlashGear . Retrieved 31 December 2018. Gurwin, Gabe. "How to get the most from your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller battery". Digital Trends . Retrieved 31 December 2018. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is most certainly a Nintendo Switch title you do not really want to be playing on Joy-Cons regardless of who your main fighter is. The competitive nature of fighting games and the speed of inputs necessary to be the best definitely complement the Nintendo Switch Pro controller so of course Nintendo brought out a limited edition controller for the game. Burch, Jennifer. "PAX East Smash and Splatoon winners announced, special Pro Controllers given as prizes". Nintendo Wire . Retrieved 15 July 2021. Up and down are used for signals. On the map screen, holding while pressing left, right or up Super Jumps to a specific player and down Super Jumps to the spawn point. Can also be used to navigate menus.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Limited Edition - Side image of Controller What a looker, huh? Make sure to let us know if you manage to secure one of these beauties for yourself with a comment below. Allows players to shoot ink using a variety of weapons. In hub areas, this button can be used to zoom in the camera. The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular gaming consoles on the market, now surpassing 122 million hardware sales in its 6-year lifespan. This means a lot of people who need a controller option outside of just the native joy-cons! The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is Nintendo's official first-party controller that works across all titles and is the premiere controller to use when gaming on Nintendo Switch. With HD Rumble, built-in amiibo functionality, motion controls and one of the most impressive battery spans around this comfortable durable controller is a fantastic accessory for any gamer. The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller was unveiled along with the Nintendo Switch on October 20, 2016, and was released on March 3, 2017. [12] [13]Used in menus to select specific actions and options, as well as to throw clams in Clam Blitz and throw Golden Eggs in Salmon Run Next Wave. A special Splatoon 2 edition Pro Controller with golden handles was awarded to the winning team of the PAX East 2019 Inkling Open. [15] I love the splash of color on the upcoming Splatoon 3 Special Edition Controller for a vibrant option. However, there's also a lot of beauty in the simplicity of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Special Edition Pro Controller. Whatever option you choose from this list, you can't go wrong with these beautiful Pro Controllers, they really are the best controllers for the Nintendo Switch.