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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 431 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers consistently note the Split Pad Compact for Nintendo Switch's comfortable design and grip, along with its ideal size and responsive buttons. The overall performance and feel of the controller are also appreciated. However, some customers have expressed disappointment regarding the lack of rumble, wireless connectivity, and gyro features. A few customers have also reported experiencing stick drift.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    More comfortable then the split pad pro

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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.

    Opt in for the split pad pro and compact for alternatives from joy con drifting, split pad pro is a little bigger for big hands while the compact just fit perfectly. Button and stick is perfect in the pro and compact no more worry about drifting

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Better then the Split pad pro

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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.

    Better build quality then the Split pad Pro and great thumb sticks but I wish they made this controller in the same transparent Black that the pro controller has

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

    Amazing

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

    These have to be the best remotes iv ever had and there gengar too!! Thats a plus!

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

    Comfy

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

    Way better than original original joycons , its similiar to playing with a pro controller. Plus if youre a pokemon fan these are perfect!

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

    The best none Bluetooth 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 the best none Bluetooth controllers I have ever owned. I would recommend them to anyone.

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

    Comfort case

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

    very nice case has precise compartments for the game cards my son is super happy with his new case

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not Bluetooth connectivity

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

    I wish it had some type of warning that it is not Bluetooth compatible. Bought it for my kids to have extra remotes not knowing this is not remotes that can be used off the console. Only way to use them is connected to the console only.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Buttons, Comfort
    Cons mentioned:
    Rumble

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice with 1 flaw

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

    Love these as a nice addon for the Switch. Much more comfortable than the standard joycons. Feels like a good quality and the buttons are solid which is a nice upgrade from the Split Pad Pro that feels mushy. My only gripe is how in the world does Hori still not have rumble? I wanted to buy the HORI Steam controller as well but decided not to because no rumble. Come on HOR, give us rumble please!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Buttons, Comfort, Grip
    Cons mentioned:
    Compatibility
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Quality but be Warned!

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

    I bought these for my switch oled. The buttons feel great, the wider controller fits better in my hand and the curves on the back make it more comfortable to hold while handheld! Only issues is.. it wont fit on the switch if you have a casing or anything on the switch. I have a clear case around my switch to help protect the design (Pokemon Oled switch) but I have to take the clear casing off to fit the joycons. So great for those who dont have a case on the switch, if you do, none of the other wider joycons will work, only the thinner ones

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Buttons, Comfort, Design

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hori - Split Pad Gengar

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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 - Split Pad Compact for Nintendo Switch - Gengar is a game-changer, seamlessly blending striking design with impeccable functionality and durability. Its comfortable grip, responsive buttons, and ergonomic split design make it a must-have for extended gaming sessions, while its seamless compatibility ensures a hassle-free gaming experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Buttons, Comfort
    Cons mentioned:
    Wireless

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best options for playing switch games!

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

    These are second and latest versions. Thumbsticks are great but notice slight delay in movement with multiple games. First version did not have this problem. Overall comfort is good, love how it changes the look when docked. Overall great controller, buttons have good bounce to them, dpad is good as well. No issues with the dpad or buttons. Great buy, definitely know that these are not wireless controls and only worked as attached. So far these are my preferred controllers when playing the switch. Worth it when they go on sale.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Design, Size
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Horipad

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

    Super comfortable, makes the switch look bigger I havent used the turbo or assign features but i see how they could be useful. Love the design too

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Gyro, Rumble

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Solid alternative

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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 a bit bigger than the standard joycons. The extra real estate makes it more comfortable to olay in handheld mode. Wxtar back buttons on each are another plus downside being there is no rumble or gyro

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Gyro

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well worth the price

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

    Cant compare it to its previous, bulkier counterpart but compared to playing with the stock joycons, makes it a dream playing on handheld mode. Cant complain about it not having vibration since that kills the battery life and personally find it annoying. No gyro capability but never playing a game where i would of of had a “better” experience if i did have it. Custm back paddles are a bit lacking due to it customizable to the side its on. Over solid set up and would buy again if i broke it somehow ehich i dont see happening

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Wireless

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Have to wait longer than it takes to get delivered

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have to wait about 7 day to get it delivered. It worth the wait. Somehow it ended up place in a wrong palette in shipping department fly all the way to California to North Carolina. But hey the controller made it without a problem no sign of tamper or damaged. The controller is Great but there some downsides it doesn’t have Vibration, Wireless and NFC. But it worth buying it if you looking for a controller similar to pro controller.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A good controller for those that dont expect a lot

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

    I love the controller. My only problem is that people might think they are replacements for joy con controllers. I know better not to expect the same features, so im not too disappointed. The controllers dont work independently of the console, they dont have rumble, they dont have NFC or infrared. Otherwise they are good controllers. They provide good grip and work well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Buttons, Design
    Cons mentioned:
    Rumble

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    More compact version of a classic

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

    Great balance between the smaller size of the hori split pad pro and newer buttons that feel better. Still lacks rumble which i was hoping for, but over all a solid ergonomic joycon replacement for hand held gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Wireless

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely makes a difference!

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

    Honestly I enjoy the Switch, but usually handheld mode can be a little underwhelming while using the stock joy-cons. This set from Hori solves my issue with handheld play! These happen to be just the right size, and the contour helps them feel like I'm using an actual controller. I don't notice any rattle on the rails either, so that's a plus. The Gengar theme is icing on the cake. I only have two gripes with these, but both are minor. First off, these won't work when detached from the console, but I don't mind since I have other controllers to use when I want to play wirelessly. Second is that I can't seem to properly set up the reassign feature, but I would chalk that up to not reading the instructions... All in all, I love this set. I'd recommend this in a heartbeat to anyone that wants to fully appreciate all play modes on the Switch but feel like joy-cons are too small.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Design
    Cons mentioned:
    Stick drift

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic, but has a minor issue

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

    Love the design on the controller and it feels nice to hold, however my only complaint is that sometimes after putting my switch on sleep mode and turning it back on the controller will drift until I restart my switch. This has never happened with my normal joycons. Other than that minor annoyance, it works great and looks awesome.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for Gaming

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the Split-Pad Compact! It's comfortable to grip and holds well to the task. The buttons click well and engage in gaming, and the turbo is great for button mashing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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