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Prestoff 11/23/18 3:07:49 PM #1:	Like holy shit, $79.99? Is there going to be a cyber monday that will sell it for much cheaper? It's even more expensive than a PS4 or Xbone controller and it doesn't even come with the grip thing either. --- It's what all true warriors strive for! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:912909261] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>Like holy shit, $79.99? Is there going to be a cyber monday that will sell it for much cheaper? It's even more expensive than a PS4 or Xbone controller and it doesn't even come with the grip thing either.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JE19426 11/23/18 3:08:31 PM #2:	Lots of tech, squeezed real small. <cite>JE19426 posted [p:912909300] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>Lots of tech, squeezed real small.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
littlebro07 11/23/18 3:09:02 PM #3:	Because people will pay that much for them. Nintendo is a lot like Apple --- https://i.imgtc.com/MGGa6Os.gif <cite>littlebro07 posted [p:912909320] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>Because people will pay that much for them. Nintendo is a lot like Apple</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OwlRammer 11/23/18 3:09:03 PM #4:	they sucked out actual human joy from people and put it in them so it costs extra --- https://imgur.com/ji9KF3f https://imgur.com/p3G1Hvd http://puu.sh/ovZuS/97325c05b3.jpg http://puu.sh/ovZB2/eeee237f49.jpg <cite>OwlRammer posted [p:912909326] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>they sucked out actual human joy from people and put it in them so it costs extra</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
awesome999 11/23/18 3:12:28 PM #5:	JE19426 posted... Lots of tech, squeezed real small. https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/12/14260790/nintendo-switch-joy-con-controller-features Here's something to back that up I'll be honest, most people would take a lower price over 'HD rumble' --- When it's kids, it's "bullying" but if it were adults, it's stalking, harassment, assault, criminal threats and just general abuse. -Tmk <cite>awesome999 posted [p:912909465] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote>Lots of tech, squeezed real small.</quote> https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/12/14260790/nintendo-switch-joy-con-controller-features Here's something to back that up I'll be honest, most people would take a lower price over 'HD rumble'</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 11/23/18 3:16:52 PM #6:	awesome999 posted... JE19426 posted... Lots of tech, squeezed real small. https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/12/14260790/nintendo-switch-joy-con-controller-features Here's something to back that up I'll be honest, most people would take a lower price over 'HD rumble' I would be fine getting rid of the whole motion sensor thing as well. Most people who enjoy the motion sensor are the same people who will have dusty switches in less than a week. --- It's what all true warriors strive for! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:912909669] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote><cite>awesome999 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote>Lots of tech, squeezed real small.</quote> https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/12/14260790/nintendo-switch-joy-con-controller-features Here's something to back that up I'll be honest, most people would take a lower price over 'HD rumble'</quote> I would be fine getting rid of the whole motion sensor thing as well. Most people who enjoy the motion sensor are the same people who will have dusty switches in less than a week.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lonestar2000 11/23/18 3:19:42 PM #7:	$$$$ --- Rumble Roses. Someone enters the room. Them: O_O Me: What?! I always play games without my pants on!- Inmate 922335 #ImpeachToadDickTrump <cite>Lonestar2000 posted [p:912909787] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>$$$$</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jeff AKA Snoopy 11/23/18 3:20:52 PM #8:	It has a lot of tech tossed into it for sure. Plus technically for a lot of games a Joycon set doubles as 2 controllers --- https://i.imgtc.com/oKFWxht.jpg https://imgur.com/GWG5c3r <cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted [p:912909855] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>It has a lot of tech tossed into it for sure. Plus technically for a lot of games a Joycon set doubles as 2 controllers</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 11/23/18 3:30:58 PM #9:	Jeff AKA Snoopy posted... It has a lot of tech tossed into it for sure. Plus technically for a lot of games a Joycon set doubles as 2 controllers Have you tried playing it side ways on a small controller like that though? It's a pain in the ass. Or maybe because I just have big hands (insert Trump joke here). --- It's what all true warriors strive for! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:912910275] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote><cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...</cite> <quote>It has a lot of tech tossed into it for sure. Plus technically for a lot of games a Joycon set doubles as 2 controllers</quote> Have you tried playing it side ways on a small controller like that though? It's a pain in the ass. Or maybe because I just have big hands (insert Trump joke here).</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Guerrilla Soldier 11/23/18 3:31:57 PM #10:	personally, i think they see it as 2 controllers, and are pricing it that way --- Disclaimer: There's a good chance the above post could be sarcasm. Die-hard Oakland A's fan --- Keep the A's in Oakland! <cite>Guerrilla Soldier posted [p:912910315] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>personally, i think they see it as 2 controllers, and are pricing it that way</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkRoast 11/23/18 3:32:50 PM #11:	A combination of Nintendo Tax and the fact that they do actually have a lot of tech in them. Heck, the R joy con has a camera. --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:912910352] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>A combination of Nintendo Tax and the fact that they do actually have a lot of tech in them. Heck, the R joy con has a camera.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Prestoff 11/23/18 3:33:03 PM #12:	Guerrilla Soldier posted... personally, i think they see it as 2 controllers, and are pricing it that way Probably, just wish they included the grip with it as well. --- It's what all true warriors strive for! <cite>Prestoff posted [p:912910363] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote><cite>Guerrilla Soldier posted...</cite> <quote>personally, i think they see it as 2 controllers, and are pricing it that way</quote> Probably, just wish they included the grip with it as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 11/23/18 3:33:17 PM #13:	They're basically 2 controllers with a bunch of tech in them. --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:912910372] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote>They're basically 2 controllers with a bunch of tech in them.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jeff AKA Snoopy 11/23/18 3:33:49 PM #14:	Prestoff posted... Jeff AKA Snoopy posted... It has a lot of tech tossed into it for sure. Plus technically for a lot of games a Joycon set doubles as 2 controllers Have you tried playing it side ways on a small controller like that though? It's a pain in the ass. Or maybe because I just have big hands (insert Trump joke here). I mean, it does the trick for Super Mario Party. --- https://i.imgtc.com/oKFWxht.jpg https://imgur.com/GWG5c3r <cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted [p:912910396] in Why are th... [t:77231665]...</cite> <quote><cite>Prestoff posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Jeff AKA Snoopy posted...</cite> <quote>It has a lot of tech tossed into it for sure. Plus technically for a lot of games a Joycon set doubles as 2 controllers</quote> Have you tried playing it side ways on a small controller like that though? It's a pain in the ass. Or maybe because I just have big hands (insert Trump joke here).</quote> I mean, it does the trick for Super Mario Party.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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