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The '''Nintendo Switch Pro Controller''' is a controller of the [[Nintendo Switch]] that can be used in ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. | The '''Nintendo Switch Pro Controller''' is a controller of the [[Nintendo Switch]] that can be used in ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is an optional accessory for the Switch that replaces the [[Wii U Pro Controller]] and has a very similar layout. It acts as a more conventional controller, and an alternative from the [[Joy-Con]] | The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is an optional accessory for the Switch that replaces the [[Wii U Pro Controller]] and has a very similar layout. It acts as a more conventional controller, and an alternative from the [[Joy-Con]]. It has the new layout of the Joy Cons, with the {{Button|RS}} and {{Button|A}}{{Button|B}}{{Button|X}}{{Button|Y}} positions swapped compared from the [[Wii U GamePad]] and [[Wii U Pro Controller]], a proper {{Button|DPad}}, NFC reader for [[amiibo]], motion controls and HD Rumble. | ||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
*'''Motion controls:''' By tilting the controller up, down, left, and right, players are able to change their | * '''Motion controls:''' By tilting the controller up, down, left, and right, players are able to change their character's view and aim. | ||
*{{button|LS}}''':''' Used primarily to move the player's Inkling or Octoling forward, backward, left, and right. | * {{button|LS}}''':''' Used primarily to move the player's [[Inkling]] or [[Octoling (playable)|Octoling]] forward, backward, left, and right. Used to navigate menus. | ||
*{{button|RS}}''':''' Used for more precise aiming | * {{button|RS}}''':''' Used for more precise aiming and controls which direction the player looks. Clicking it in activates the players [[special weapon]]. | ||
*{{button|ZL}}''':''' Allows players to transform into | * {{button|ZL}}''':''' Allows players to transform into a squid or octopus. In this form, Inklings are able to move faster through their own [[ink]] and jump farther. | ||
*{{button|ZR}}''':''' Allows players to | * {{button|ZR}}''':''' Allows players to shoot ink using a variety of [[weapon]]s. In [[Inkopolis Square]], this button is used to zoom in on specific landmarks. | ||
*{{button|R}}''':''' Allows players to use a variety of [[sub weapon]]s. These have various effects which range from allowing teammates to [[Super Jump]] to one's current location at any time, to a robot that tracks and tries to splat nearby opponents. | * {{button|R}}''':''' Allows players to use a variety of [[sub weapon]]s. These have various effects which range from allowing teammates to [[Super Jump]] to one's current location at any time, to a robot that tracks and tries to splat nearby opponents. | ||
*{{button|L}}''':''' Used to throw clams that the player is holding while playing [[Clam Blitz]]. | * {{button|L}}''':''' Used to throw clams that the player is holding while playing [[Clam Blitz]]. | ||
*{{Button|A}}''':''' Used in menus to select specific actions and options and is also used to throw clams in Clam Blitz. | * {{Button|A}}''':''' Used in menus to select specific actions and options and is also used to throw clams in Clam Blitz. | ||
*{{Button|B}}''':''' Causes the player's Inkling or Octoling to jump | * {{Button|B}}''':''' Causes the player's Inkling or Octoling to jump and is used in some menus to exit the current selection or action. | ||
*{{Button|X}}''':''' Used to bring up the map. | * {{Button|X}}''':''' Used to bring up the map. | ||
*{{Button|Y}}''':''' Resets the camera angle, allowing for quick corrections. This feature is most commonly used alongside motion controls. | * {{Button|Y}}''':''' Resets the camera angle, allowing for quick corrections. This feature is most commonly used alongside motion controls. | ||
*{{Button|DPad}}''':''' Up and down | * {{Button|DPad}}''':''' Up and down are used for [[signal]]s. On the map screen, holding {{Button|A}} while pressing left, right or up Super Jumps to a specific player and down Super Jumps to the [[spawn point]]. | ||
*'''NFC | * '''NFC pad:''' Used to read [[amiibo]]. | ||
==''Splatoon'' themed versions== | ==''Splatoon'' themed versions== | ||
[[File:Nintendo Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition.jpg|150px|thumb|left]] | [[File:Nintendo Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition.jpg|150px|thumb|left]] | ||
[[File:European Championship 2018-2019 Pro Controller.jpeg|250px|thumb|right]] | [[File:European Championship 2018-2019 Pro Controller.jpeg|250px|thumb|right]] | ||
At the [[2018 AUNZ Splatoon 2 Cup]], each member of the winning team Yeah Nah won an exclusive version of the | During the [[Nintendo Direct#Splatoon 2|ARMS Direct]], the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' Edition was announced. Changes from the regular Pro Controller include recoloured grips (a Neon Green left handle and a Neon Pink right handle), similar to the [[Joy-Con#Splatoon themed Joy-Con|Neon Green and Neon Pink Joy-Con]]. It also gains ''Splatoon'' designs on the front and back plates, featuring many ''Splatoon'' brand logos and splat patterns. It was released alongside ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' on {{date|2017-07-21}}. | ||
At the [[2018 AUNZ Splatoon 2 Cup|2018 AUNZ ''Splatoon 2'' Cup]], each member of the winning team, Yeah Nah, won an exclusive version of the Pro Controller. It has the same decorated face plate as the ''Splatoon 2'' Edition, but has gold colored grips and "AUNZ ''SPLATOON 2'' CUP CHAMPION 21.4.2018" printed on the top in gold.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/NintendoAUNZ/posts/custom-made-splatoon-2-cup-pro-controller-trophies-will-be-awarded-to-todays-cha/1021803231310143/ {{TWI}} Nintendo of Australia on Twitter: "Custom-made ''Splatoon 2'' Cup Pro Controller trophies will be awarded to today’s champions!..."]</ref> Similar versions were also given out to Alliance Rogue, winner of the [[Splatoon 2 European Championship 2018-2019|''Splatoon 2'' European Championship 2018-2019]], the only difference being "2018-2019 CHAMPION" plus the tournament logo being printed instead.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoFrance/status/1104376921318666241 {{TWI}} Nintendo of France on Twitter: "Le live du #Splatoon2 European Championship 2019 continue ! ..."]</ref> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Switch Pro Controller Controls.png|The controls as shown in the [[tutorial]]. | |||
Switch Pro Controller playstyle.png|The Pro Controller can be used in tabletop mode. | |||
S2 Splatfest Official Promo Hero vs Villain.jpg|Official promo art of the [[Hero vs. Villain]] [[Splatfest]], where [[Callie]] is seen using a Pro Controller. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references/> | ||
[[Category:Controllers]] [[Category:Switch Controllers]] | [[Category:Controllers]] | ||
[[Category:Switch Controllers]] | |||
[[Category:Consoles]] | [[Category:Consoles]] |
Revision as of 22:40, 5 January 2020
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is a controller of the Nintendo Switch that can be used in Splatoon 2.
Description
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is an optional accessory for the Switch that replaces the Wii U Pro Controller and has a very similar layout. It acts as a more conventional controller, and an alternative from the Joy-Con. It has the new layout of the Joy Cons, with the and positions swapped compared from the Wii U GamePad and Wii U Pro Controller, a proper , NFC reader for amiibo, motion controls and HD Rumble.
Features
- Motion controls: By tilting the controller up, down, left, and right, players are able to change their character's view and aim.
- : Used primarily to move the player's Inkling or Octoling forward, backward, left, and right. Used to navigate menus.
- : Used for more precise aiming and controls which direction the player looks. Clicking it in activates the players special weapon.
- : Allows players to transform into a squid or octopus. In this form, Inklings are able to move faster through their own ink and jump farther.
- : Allows players to shoot ink using a variety of weapons. In Inkopolis Square, this button is used to zoom in on specific landmarks.
- : Allows players to use a variety of sub weapons. These have various effects which range from allowing teammates to Super Jump to one's current location at any time, to a robot that tracks and tries to splat nearby opponents.
- : Used to throw clams that the player is holding while playing Clam Blitz.
- : Used in menus to select specific actions and options and is also used to throw clams in Clam Blitz.
- : Causes the player's Inkling or Octoling to jump and is used in some menus to exit the current selection or action.
- : Used to bring up the map.
- : Resets the camera angle, allowing for quick corrections. This feature is most commonly used alongside motion controls.
- : 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.
- NFC pad: Used to read amiibo.
Splatoon themed versions
During the ARMS Direct, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Splatoon 2 Edition was announced. Changes from the regular Pro Controller include recoloured grips (a Neon Green left handle and a Neon Pink right handle), similar to the Neon Green and Neon Pink Joy-Con. It also gains Splatoon designs on the front and back plates, featuring many Splatoon brand logos and splat patterns. It was released alongside Splatoon 2 on 21 July 2017.
At the 2018 AUNZ Splatoon 2 Cup, each member of the winning team, Yeah Nah, won an exclusive version of the Pro Controller. It has the same decorated face plate as the Splatoon 2 Edition, but has gold colored grips and "AUNZ SPLATOON 2 CUP CHAMPION 21.4.2018" printed on the top in gold.[1] Similar versions were also given out to Alliance Rogue, winner of the Splatoon 2 European Championship 2018-2019, the only difference being "2018-2019 CHAMPION" plus the tournament logo being printed instead.[2]
Gallery
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The controls as shown in the tutorial.
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The Pro Controller can be used in tabletop mode.
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Official promo art of the Hero vs. Villain Splatfest, where Callie is seen using a Pro Controller.