6 Reasons The Nintendo Switch Will Fail Like The Wii U
3. Controller Madness
Nintendo isn’t one to rest on its laurels when it comes to game controllers. Its systems over the years have all featured some form of innovation, and the Switch is no different. The console’s Joy-con game controllers can be split in two, allowing two players to compete against each other or play cooperatively should the game allow it. When connected the Joy-con resembles a modern controller, complete with two analogue sticks and plenty of buttons. When separated each player gets a cut down set of controls, means to resemble the simplicity of the SNES game pad.
The Joy-con is a neat idea, but the pricing is bordering on ridiculous. A new Joy-con will set you back £75, and in order to charge the controller while playing with you you’ll need an additional add-on priced at £28. If you want a more traditional game pad, the Switch Pro Controller comes complete with a d-pad (as well as all the other buttons), and will set you back £65. Game pads have certainly risen in price as they packed in more tech and functionality, but the Joy-cons go one step further, adding to what is already seen as an expensive system.