SO I CANT GET AN EXTRA GAMEPAD???
WHAT HAPPENS IF I BREAK IT???
WAY TO SCREW PEOPLE OVER NINTENDO!!!!!
Chill?
He says they won't have them available at system launch to allow for more full console production. Pretty likely you will be able to return a broken one for a new one, though it would be impressive if you manage to break yours during the first weeks/months tbh.