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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1025 reviews

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Customers are satisfied with the comfort, size, and grip of the Split Pad Pro Handheld Controller for Nintendo Switch, frequently praising its improved feel and high-quality build. Many appreciate the controller's lightweight design and responsive buttons. However, a significant drawback is the lack of rumble and vibration features, and the wired-only functionality is also a common point of criticism.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Comfy Budget Joy-Cons

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted an additional pair of joycons but also something that resembles the offical pro controller and it does that but without the HD Rumble but the back triggers actually come in handy for RPG'S in making menu interactions much faster. They're lightweight but also feel sturdy. They're very much worth $35-40. The only reason i won't give 5 stars is because the instructions doesn't properly demonstrate how to set up the assign the triggers. I had to just try and accidentally did it right, but other than that they are well worth the budget price for a handheld mode switch lover. Oh the Split-Pad Pro actually fits in the dock too if that matters to anyone. Ps they have a comfortable fit for me and i have small hands and long fingers btw. Hope this review is helpful :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was sceptical when i ordered this but wanted to give it a shot since these joycons are made for adults/big hands. As soon as i started playing with them i fell in love! The hori split pad pro is amazing for what it is. Which is basically a xbox controller attached to your NIntendo switch. They work great and keep your hands from cramping up after long gaming sessions. I highly recommend!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfortable

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Major upgrade over the joycons!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I LOVE it! The look and feel of it in your hands is a lot more comfortable than joycons! If you find the joycons to be too small for your hands, these are definitely the solution to that problem. They simply just work so well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Way better than the standard joy cons

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are bigger and way better than the original joycons! The buttons feel and press better and these are a bit thicker like standard controllers so my hand doesn’t cramp up. I do wish they were a bit thicker and less pointy at the end as I notice that part is a bit uncomfortable. I wish you could connect these together to make one large controller though. I have a non Nintendo set that does this and it’s great when you want to Hooke up to your tv.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pro Switch controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This item works really well and is highly recommended for a longer playing time , programmable back buttons make it every cool indeed

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Feels great in the hand. Lighter than expected. Feels like the pro controller on the handheld.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect solution to the Switch's d-pad issue...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A lot of people have gripes about this Joy-Con which I would consider unnecessary and quite ignorant if I'm being honest. There are complaints regarding the inability to use it wirelessly and how you can only use it in handheld mode. Fruitless issues considering: A) They couldn't have made it more clear that the controller isn't wireless. It's 20 bucks for crying out loud! B) Its limit to portability is something I would consider a good thing. Hear me out. The left Joy-Con by default substitutes the d-pad with buttons. Why? So that each Joy-Con, no matter whether it's left or right, can be played single-handedly. If you were to take this Joy-Con and play with it by itself, the d-pad *can't* register as good buttons to ANYONE. That would be just silly. Anyway, if you need to use a d-pad while your Switch is in docked mode, you can simply invest in either a Pro Controller, Third-Party Controller, or SN30 Pro Controller. This is, by all means, a handheld Joy-Con and it serves its purpose tremendously. It gets extra points by default for being able to fit into my Satisfye grip. I bought it to play Mega Man 11, and with zero input delay accompanied by the fact that this d-pad is very comfortable, makes my gameplay experience so much better. It's a soft d-pad that presses quite comfortably if I do say so myself. My only slightest gripe which isn't even really an issue at all is that if you're playing a 3D game, the edges of the analog stick are ridged, and it's somewhat noticeable if you give it the intention. Once you get used to it though, it's perfectly fine. The minus and capture buttons are also mushy as opposed to a tactile press, which is surprising when you first use them, and it takes some getting used to, but like the analog stick aforementioned, they're not that hard to break in. I fully recommend this product for all lovers of platformers. The ONLY reason I'm taking one star away is that my shoulder buttons both got stuck for no apparent reason. I'm assuming something went defunct with the Joy-Con and would appreciate it if HORI could get back to me as to why this happened. (and whether or not something can be done about it)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Grip

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Minecraft and Fortnite, get this!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Hori Pro controller makes it so much easier to game on the Nintendo Switch. Connects right out the box. It even makes it more comfortable to handle. Playing games that use the triggers cause a lot of fatigue on your hand with the original switch controllers. These fill your hand for complete grip. The only thing that bothers me is not having a small/slim case to transport because the controllers are big. So I carry it naked more versus in a case.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Hori Split Pad Pro is the most comforting way to play switch in handheld mode. Even though it doesn’t have motion control, rumble nor NCF reader. (Switch nor skin included).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A viable replacement for Joy Cons!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fantastic Joy Con Replacement. Absolutely nothing will beat this. It is well built, has about 98% of all the features of a Joy Con, and is 30 dollars cheaper. The only things I dislike about it would be that you have to use it in handheld, and that it doesn't have motion controls or NFC support (for Amiibos).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So handy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought my twins Nintendo Switches a couple years ago. Right away one of them broke the right joy-con. Super frustrating as they are expensive. So i bought a replacement online and he did it himself. Well, that did not last long either, so after searching my options, we decided on this controller. They are so great!! MY son loves how it feels like a real video counsel. He said these are actually better than his joy-cons. They are much cheaper too, so a win win for all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good replacement for 50 dollars

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    People give it bad ratings because they say it feels like cheap material .which I mean they are really not wrong but don’t let that scare you the product is like 50 dollars you cannot spect gold material.Works great for bigger hands.Better controller then the joy cons they come with.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better gaming experience.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really like this item. Feels much. Better then the orginal joy cons only not as portable or easy to travel with but worth it for a better gaming experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Definitely an upgrade! These attachments feel way better and more comfortable than the original joy cons that the system come with !I would recommend these to anyone that’s a competitive gamer!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfortable

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable but missing some features

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love it and it's more comfy then the joy cons but I dislike the fact that it stated it was a "pro" controller but there is no motion sense on the controls itself. Also, the controllers have to be attached to the switch itself and cannot be used as a wireless controller. As far as that it's a good controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best switch controllers

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are hands down probably the best aftermarket controlers for the switch ever. Super comfortable and makes fps games a breeze!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bigger Joycon

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome at first we weee worries at size but then realized that bigger is better. (Don’t fit in case oh well) awesome

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Split pad pro big difference

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Big handheld full controller style joycons big difference in gaming i highly recommend you upgrade to this

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good controller

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very comfortable, I do wish they had internal batteries though

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great purchase! Definitely recommend the controller

    I would recommend this to a friend
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