A new news article has been posted!

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HORI will release the Grip Controller for Nintendo Switch Pikachu - POP/COOL (グリップコントローラー for Nintendo Switch　ピカチュウ - POP/COOL) for 4,980 yen each (excluding tax). 5,478 yen each (tax included). Pre-orders start on Friday, October 23rd, 2020 and they will be released on Saturday, November 28th, 2020. More images of the controller have been added to an Imageboard thread.


This controller for the Nintendo Switch is designed for use in portable mode. It will be available in two types: 'POP', a cute design of Pikachu, and 'COOL', a cool design. The grip is easy to hold and fits firmly in the hand, which makes it less tiring and more stable even after long hours of play.

This product is eligible for 5 points in the Get Phantom Pokémon Challenge where players of Pokémon Sword and Shield for the Nintendo Switch can receive Mythical Pokémon and items.

Product Features:

• Easy-to-grip - The grip easy to hold large size stick buttons make it fit securely in your hand, making it less tiring and more stable for long hours of play!
• Equipped with buttons on the back - L-side controller and R-side controller are both equipped with buttons on the back! You can assign your favorite functions to the buttons.
• Equipped with a continuous fire and continuous fire hold function.
• Three levels of continuous firing are available! (5, 10, and 20 times per second)

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2020/10/201023_to06.html