Hori's Split Pad Pro is a bulky pair of full-sized Nintendo Switch controllers, made for hardcore gamers. Though heavier than Nintendo's Joy-Cons, the Split Pad Pro has a better D-pad and joysticks.

Hori's Split Pad Compact is my new favorite controller for handheld gaming on Nintendo Switch. It has everything you could want in a Joy-Con replacement: great sticks, an actual D-pad, ample triggers, ...

With a D-pad, better ergonomics, and programmable rear buttons, and no joystick drift (so far), the Split Pad Pro is almost the perfect cure for the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con drift. The Split Pad Pro ...

Nintendo made it difficult for third-party Switch controllers to really shine, as they will struggle to work in all the different situations the Switch console itself can find itself in. Some Switch ...

Hori has revealed the Split Pad Compact, a new handheld-only Switch controller that connects to the sides of the console just like the Joy-Con. The name "Split Pad" might sound familiar already. Hori ...

HORI’s popular Split Pad Pro controller for the Nintendo Switch offers gamers a full-size controller experience while in handheld mode. Features include full-size buttons and analog sticks, ...

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The Hori Split Pad Pro is an excellent Joy-Con alternative, offering far greater comfort and extra precision. The handheld player is going to get a lot more out of it, but with an attachment to suit ...

The Hori Split Pad Pro was easily one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers when it first launched in conjunction with Daemon X Machina over five years ago, offering a fantastic wired-only Joy-Con ...