Hori D-Pad Joycon (No Wireless, Portable Mode Use Only) out in July

TheThirstyPrisoner · Jul 30, 2018

MonadoPurge said:
Seems odd to have one official controller on the right and a mock-up on the left, especially considering the buttons and joy-stick probably feel quite different than the official one.

The stick is nearly indistinguishable from the one on the official joycon. The L/R buttons are a bit more raised (and feel better to press), but it basically looks like it could be an official Nintendo product. It certainly doesn't look or feel out of place when using it with a regular right joycon.

IsaacC · Jul 30, 2018

//ARCANUM said:
So in your opinion, the current Japanese model is just borked and those who own it are out of luck I guess?

Sorry to reply to you twice, but i guess it isn't just my opinion. My guess was spot on.

"As previously reported, HORI is releasing its own Joy-Con type of controller that comes with a standard d-pad. With the release of the controller in Japan, users noted the Joy-Con drains the Switch battery even while the console is in sleep mode.

HORI gave this comment about the D-pad controller:

"We are working to have this issue resolved by the time this product is released in the US. We don't have further details at this time, but we wanted to personally reach out to let you know that we are working on this and this will be resolved."

Although there were some issues for the original Japanese release of the controller, it looks like they're going to be fixed by the time it releases in the West!"

https://nintendoeverything.com/hori...-battery-issue-to-be-fixed-before-us-release/

//ARCANUM · Jul 30, 2018

IsaacC said:
Sorry to reply to you twice, but i guess it isn't just my opinion. My guess was spot on.

"As previously reported, HORI is releasing its own Joy-Con type of controller that comes with a standard d-pad. With the release of the controller in Japan, users noted the Joy-Con drains the Switch battery even while the console is in sleep mode.

HORI gave this comment about the D-pad controller:

"We are working to have this issue resolved by the time this product is released in the US. We don't have further details at this time, but we wanted to personally reach out to let you know that we are working on this and this will be resolved."

Although there were some issues for the original Japanese release of the controller, it looks like they're going to be fixed by the time it releases in the West!"

https://nintendoeverything.com/hori...-battery-issue-to-be-fixed-before-us-release/

Ah cool, thanks! I'll probably get the US release then when it comes out. Just wish it was a solid color. :/

Serif · Jul 30, 2018

Ugh! I NEED matching right joy-con for those Mario and Zelda ones - those designs are sick. :(

Nintendo just release matte black joy-con already, I'll drop full price for them:

IsaacC · Jul 30, 2018

Serif said:
Ugh! I NEED matching right joy-con for those Mario and Zelda ones - those designs are sick. :(

Nintendo just release matte black joy-con already, I'll drop full price for them:

Isn't the Switch dev console all black?

If you really want to match you can get these...but you'll have to add black frost paint to the inside to match how dark the Hori one is.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076T3M8GV/ref=twister_B073XKXQW4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Waffle · Jul 30, 2018

Hori, give us a right joycon with 6 face buttons too while you're at it. Thanks :)

MonadoPurge · Jul 31, 2018

TheThirstyPrisoner said:
The stick is nearly indistinguishable from the one on the official joycon. The L/R buttons are a bit more raised (and feel better to press), but it basically looks like it could be an official Nintendo product. It certainly doesn't look or feel out of place when using it with a regular right joycon.

That's good to hear! I still don't have any plans on purchasing one though. My Switch mainly sits in its dock, and usually when I'm out I prop it up on the table. I wouldn't get any use out of it haha.

IsaacC · Jul 31, 2018

Waffle said:
Hori, give us a right joycon with 6 face buttons too while you're at it. Thanks :)

Wait...why do you want 6 face buttons? What would that do?

Waffle · Jul 31, 2018

IsaacC said:
Wait...why do you want 6 face buttons? What would that do?

For fighting games. Hori's fighting game pads usually have 6 face buttons.

IsaacC · Jul 31, 2018

Waffle said:
For fighting games. Hori's fighting game pads usually have 6 face buttons.

Ah yes ok that makes sense.

Tailzo · Jul 31, 2018

I prefer the L / LZ buttons on the new Hori joy con, it's more clicky.

About the battery drain, I hope they do find a way to fix it.

Tailzo · Aug 1, 2018

//ARCANUM said:
So in your opinion, the current Japanese model is just borked and those who own it are out of luck I guess?

MonadoPurge said:
Seems odd to have one official controller on the right and a mock-up on the left, especially considering the buttons and joy-stick probably feel quite different than the official one.

IsaacC said:
Yeah kind of. I mean, that is sort of how it goes when you live in a test market. They will have follow up releases of the product beyond just that blue one I suspect.

So if it never gets fixed, the one thing I need to remember, is to disconnect the joycon whenever I put it in sleep mode? Would it be a big problem if I don't do it while the Switch is in the dock though?

I really enjoy using the d-pad though. Didn't know I had missed it that much.

NintendoSwitchLover · Aug 1, 2018

Someone on reddit is reporting that the Joycon has fried their switch, apparently Hori recognises this is an issue with their Joycons too. I don't know if I'm allowed to post a direct reddit link here but I can do that if need be. Be careful with this thing guys.

UsoEwin · Aug 1, 2018

NintendoSwitchLover said:
Someone on reddit is reporting that the Joycon has fried their switch, apparently Hori recognises this is an issue with their Joycons too. I don't know if I'm allowed to post a direct reddit link here but I can do that if need be. Be careful with this thing guys.

Also saw that post. No validation whatsoever, and I really doubt the joycon could pull enough power continuously to do damage like that.

Deleted member 442 · Aug 1, 2018

NintendoSwitchLover said:
Someone on reddit is reporting that the Joycon has fried their switch, apparently Hori recognises this is an issue with their Joycons too. I don't know if I'm allowed to post a direct reddit link here but I can do that if need be. Be careful with this thing guys.

Yeesh. That doesn't sound good.

Linking the Nintendo Switch reddit page is fine btw.

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSw...hori_dpad_joycon_fried_my_dock_andor_console/

So from my reading it was plugged in and left overnight, and it fucked up either the dock or the switch itself.

That's not great.

I still have one preordered but I'm feeling a lot more cagey about using it. At the very least I'll only leave it plugged in when I'm actually playing on it.

Man this doesn't sound good at all though.

Ssj3gokou24 · Aug 1, 2018

Why don't you guys just buy the wired Hori controller? I did and it's great. (Especially for the sf collection). And the d pad on that comes off so you could possibly attach it when it's portable? Haven't tried yet cause I mainly play on tv.

Tailzo · Aug 1, 2018

Ssj3gokou24 said:
Why don't you guys just buy the wired Hori controller? I did and it's great. (Especially for the sf collection). And the d pad on that comes off so you could possibly attach it when it's portable? Haven't tried yet cause I mainly play on tv.

I have that one too. I just wanted a new joycon for portable play.

//ARCANUM · Aug 1, 2018

Ssj3gokou24 said:
Why don't you guys just buy the wired Hori controller? I did and it's great. (Especially for the sf collection). And the d pad on that comes off so you could possibly attach it when it's portable? Haven't tried yet cause I mainly play on tv.

Different products for different purposes. The Hori one is about having the dpad for portable mode. (Which is also the only mode the joycon works in so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.)

skillzilla81 · Aug 1, 2018

Ssj3gokou24 said:
Why don't you guys just buy the wired Hori controller? I did and it's great. (Especially for the sf collection). And the d pad on that comes off so you could possibly attach it when it's portable? Haven't tried yet cause I mainly play on tv.

Because I only play in portable mode. This product is exactly what I want.

mikehaggar · Aug 1, 2018

Ssj3gokou24 said:
Why don't you guys just buy the wired Hori controller? I did and it's great. (Especially for the sf collection). And the d pad on that comes off so you could possibly attach it when it's portable? Haven't tried yet cause I mainly play on tv.

Really? This is the first I've seen someone say the dpad on this thing is solid. It's good for 2d fighters?

Doskoi Panda · Aug 1, 2018

We must have two different Hori wired controllers for Switch

because mine has the worst d-pad I've ever used on any gaming platform, period.

that includes the gamecube

that includes madcatz shit for the 360

that includes the NES MAX controller ffs

The Great Khali · Aug 16, 2018

Has anyone got one yet is the battery drain 8suenonly when it's on sleep mode does the battery drain faster while the Switch is on

//ARCANUM · Sep 4, 2018

Did anyone notice that this got delayed? The product pages on amazon used to be mid September (I can't remember the exact date, just that it was mid Sept). Now they're listed as October 2. Has there been any official word about the delay?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AI0GLJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VLIJBbSQW84V7

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AJRN4CE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aPIJBbKZTZQT2

Deleted member 442 · Sep 4, 2018

So I had mine arrive from Play Asia and... yeah I can't see myself using this. Not a fan of the dpad unfortunately.

Dancrane212 · Sep 10, 2018

//ARCANUM said:
Did anyone notice that this got delayed? The product pages on amazon used to be mid September (I can't remember the exact date, just that it was mid Sept). Now they're listed as October 2. Has there been any official word about the delay?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AI0GLJK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_VLIJBbSQW84V7

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AJRN4CE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aPIJBbKZTZQT2

Was a bit relieved to see this myself. The fact that prerelease NA models still had the battery drain issue just a couple weeks from release had me doubting that it was actually resolved.

A delay gives me hope it will be fixed in time for release.

metsallica · Sep 10, 2018

Has Hori even said anything after acknowledging the battery drain? It's been a while.

Mechanized · Sep 10, 2018

ibrahima said:
So I had mine arrive from Play Asia and... yeah I can't see myself using this. Not a fan of the dpad unfortunately.

I wonder if it would be possible to switch it out for another one. Depends on the housing and dimensions I guess.

Deleted member 442 · Sep 10, 2018

Mechanized said:
I wonder if it would be possible to switch it out for another one. Depends on the housing and dimensions I guess.

It's a fair idea but for me it would defeat the purpose of it honestly.

If I was keen on modding a joycon I'd just go all the way and do a case mod on my current one and forget about getting this.

Tailzo · Sep 10, 2018

I downloaded an update for the Hori joycon I bought. Not sure what the update does.

Proteus · Sep 10, 2018

H

Tailzo said:
I downloaded an update for the Hori joycon I bought. Not sure what the update does.

How did they send you an update for it? Via the switch update service?

yumms · Sep 19, 2018

Power drain has been fixed apparently.

metsallica · Sep 19, 2018

Great! Figured it was on Nintendo here.

//ARCANUM · Sep 29, 2018

My Target put these out early and I bought one yesterday. They only appear to be selling the Zelda model, no Mario model in their system at all. I got the Zelda one and.... I kinda love it. It has a great texture to it and the d-pad feels fantastic IMO. Also, not noticing battery drain so looks like 6.0 did fix it. Only worry I have is that the artwork might eventually fade/rub away with use but no way to know for a while. I'm 50/50 on ordering the Mario model from amazon and returning this one. Just not sure which style I like better. But yeah, overall I'm very pleased with this. Feels great.

metsallica · Sep 29, 2018

Been using the Japanese model on the NES games and Capcom Beat Em Up. It's awesome. Provided you're aware of the limitations, the price and functionality are right.

Antsa · Dec 20, 2018

When I use Hori DPad can I still use motion controls in portable mode? I'd think that motion aiming for example in Doom or Warframe is done with right joy-con and could still work.

Can anyone confirm this?

G_Shumi · Dec 20, 2018

Antsa said:
When I use Hori DPad can I still use motion controls in portable mode? I'd think that motion aiming for example in Doom or Warframe is done with right joy-con and could still work.

Can anyone confirm this?

There are no motion controls with the Hori D-Pad. However, I think the motion controls in portable mode are done with the actual Switch tablet itself.

ScOULaris · Dec 20, 2018

G_Shumi said:
There are no motion controls with the Hori D-Pad. However, I think the motion controls in portable mode are done with the actual Switch tablet itself.

They're done with the right joy-con in both docked and handheld I'm pretty sure.

G_Shumi · Dec 20, 2018

ScOULaris said:
They're done with the right joy-con in both docked and handheld I'm pretty sure.

Oh...that would make more sense. Would you still need the left one in order to perform any motion controls or would the right one just do all the work?

ScOULaris · Dec 20, 2018

G_Shumi said:
Oh...that would make more sense. Would you still need the left one in order to perform any motion controls or would the right one just do all the work?

The gyro is located in the right one only, so the left doesn't come into play with motion controls on the Switch.

EDIT: Actually, several mini games in Mario party use motion regardless of which joycon you're using. So I might be wrong. Probably varies from game to game. Breath of the Wild only uses the right joycon for motion aiming, for example.

G_Shumi · Dec 20, 2018

ScOULaris said:
The gyro is located in the right one only, so the left doesn't come into play with motion controls on the Switch.

EDIT: Actually, several mini games in Mario party use motion regardless of which joycon you're using. So I might be wrong. Probably varies from game to game. Breath of the Wild only uses the right joycon for motion aiming, for example.

Ahh gotcha. Okay, thanks for clearing that up.

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