Nintendo Fans Shocked By Naughty Switch Controller

There's a new Nintendo Switch controller on the way to celebrate the release of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, but some fans are worried about some NSFW buttons.

28th Mar 2022 15:30

Nintendo | Paramount Pictures

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Aww, a charming collaboration between an upcoming movie release and a beloved video game franchise - what could possibly go wrong? It turns out that a Nintendo collab just in time Sonic the Hedgehog 2 has led to a NSFW controller that you probably wouldn't leave your kids alone with.

Fitting with Rule 34, you'll know that certain parts of the internet are filled with some pretty unsavoury Sonic material. We'd also suggest you don't go looking for fan art relating to Big the Cat on your work computer, as dark corners of Sonic lore will throw up questionable search histories.  

What Is The NSFW Switch Controller?

Video game accessory company HORI is releasing a Sonic controller on June 9, and is currently available to pre-order at $60. When Twitter account Cheap Ass Gamer shared a link for orders, the comments and quote tweets were quickly filled with some interesting observations.

Namely, some think the placement of the controller's joystick is a little unfortunate. One wrote, "I think I need this pad lmao look at how happy sonic is when I use the right thumbstick," while another added: "Everyone talking about the joystick being near his crotch... Yet no one is talking about how the B button is on his butthole." A third joked, "Damn that's a big..... JOYSTICK I MEANT JOYSTICK."

Not everyone saw a problem though, as someone continued, "Y'all really trying to stretch that here it’s over his knee if anything." Another concluded: "Some people take issue with the placement of the analog stick. I take issue with the fact that the arms are in that position. No one runs like that."

Although there were claims HORI knew what it was doing here, we don't think it's that bad. There are buttons all over the place, and if you see a NSFW controller, maybe you need to speak to someone. Come one, it's a controller aimed at kids and adults alike. 

 

What's Next For Sonic?

HORI is known for its peripherals, and ironically, this isn't the first Sonic controller that's been released. When it comes to playing your Switch, there are a lot that prefer the classic split pad design for their Sonic controllers. The latest addition is causing a lot of buzz, but not necessarily for all the right reasons. Just when we thought we saw the worst Sonic controllers in existence.

As for Sonic, his latest movie is getting rave reviews across the board. We also know there are plans for a Knuckles TV series that will bring back Idris Elba's spiky anti-hero after his debut in Sonic the Hedgehog 2. The idea of a Sonic Cinematic Universe might've once been laughable, but now, it looks like the series is going from strength to strength. Alongside the inevitable Sonic 3, we can't wait for Big the Cat to get his own spin-off.  

 

Tom Chapman

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