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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1045 reviews

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92%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Split Pad Pro Handheld Controller for Nintendo Switch due to its comfortable design, suitable size for various hand sizes, and high-quality build. Users appreciate the enhanced grip, great feel, lightweight yet sturdy construction, and responsive buttons. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the lack of rumble and vibration features, the inability to use the controller wirelessly, and potential battery drain. While some are not concerned about drift, it is still worth noting.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but could be better for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great grip but they do not vibrate with in game play. This can make it difficult if playing a game that relies on vibration to complete tasks.

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

    Great travel accessory

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

    Feels great in my hands. Great for traveling when I don't connect to a TV. Makes the Switch feel more secure in my grip when on an airplane, and more comfortable when playing in my hotel room. Rumble would be nice, but I don't really miss it.

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

    Nice upgrade!

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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.

    Nice upgrade. Very comfortable to play for long duration, like the full-sized controller.

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

    Precision gaming

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

    It’s the best alternative to joycons. Works great for FPS shooters. Alot more comfortable than the joycons. Best of all, no deadzones in the joysticks. If precise aiming is what you’re after, this is it. Note: not wireless (must be connected to the switch for power), no rumble, no gyro aiming, and no nfc for amiibos.

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

    Amazing Grip/Joy con alternative

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

    Excellent product! My partner bought this for me on sale as I have big hands and the grips feel perfect. It feels natural and has made me play my switch twice often. Would definitely recommend!

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

    Great when you want to play handheld

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

    I bought these for an upcoming cruise, knowing I wouldn't be able to play my switch docked. This was exactly what I needed, the Hori controllers had a nice heft to them and felt much better playing handheld than the standard joycons.

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

    Worth the purchase

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The joycons that came with the switch were experiencing the joycon drift and had heard good things about these as an alternative. They are great, definitely worth the purchase. They feel better in the hands since they are larger than the regular joycon and they won't have any issues with drift.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great feel

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

    These are great and handheld mode. They give you the full grip of a controller, when holding it doesn’t feel like you’re gonna break them in the sticks are responsive bones are great no issues whatsoever best investment ever.

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

    Good product

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

    Good item makes the switch more comfortable to hold

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

    Mmmmmm, handheld

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

    A great way to handheld. It's like im holding an xb controller. Does it have the bells and whistles? No, but it says it doesn't have those things. So don't be shocked. But it has comfort and familiarity. I also grabbed it on sale, so bonus. Fyi, it doesn't need charging, runs off the switch. It doesn't wake up the switch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Worth It

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

    Does not include battery so you cant use them apart from the switch but for the proce you cant beat it. Very comfortable and hasnt had any stick drift so far.

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

    Good for big hands

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

    It's good, but overpriced. This is a lock-one controller ONLY and doesn't have motion controls or a built in battery. For ALMOST the cost of OEM Joycons, this is a little over the top for two small boards and some plastic that barely add up to one of the cheap wired controllers they sell for $10. They're comfortable and well designed, but I can't recommend these for the full price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better contour and size in handheld-mode

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

    Very comfortable to play in handheld mode now. The controllers add space and contour to your hands better, but don't add too much weight to it. Does add width, which I also think is better because it's easier to rest your hands on your lap. I like the texture on the back of the controller as well. Fits in dock still while attached as well.

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

    Great for larger hands

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

    Definitely worth the purchase. Stock joycons on the Switch are made children's hands and although they work well enough for most games, the larger grip area and spacing between trigger/bumper buttons on top is much more comfortable. The added customizable rear buttons is an added bonus and are easy to reprogram depending on which game your playing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big hands = Nice

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best handheld controler out there for people with bigger hands.

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

    Good purchase

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

    Good product. Hasn’t done me wrong yet been using heavy for about 2 months. Got it instead of buying new joy cons that are more expensive so I also saved some money

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

    pro joycons

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

    Big upgrade over the standard joycons, gameplay is much better. I feel like it still doesn't fit perfect, but that is partially the design of the switch. works great otherwise.

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

    Good substitute

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The controller is a good item for people with big hands. It does have quite a few downfalls. No vibration, they are very light, you cannot use them wirelessly, etc. Just to wore people. They are still good so you’re not using the small joy cons on the go. It helps my hands not cramp up. I would just be caution before buyer so you know what you’re getting.

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

    Great for large hands, but no Rumble.

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

    This is really nice for my larger hands. The control sticks move well and are precise. It is sometime a little hard to reach the inner buttons (like the screenshot one or home button) but those aren't used as much in games anyways. Of note: There are no rumble features in this product, which made some aspects of some games more difficult.

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

    Worth The Buy

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

    Bought these as a replacement for the joycons when i'm on those long trips and they were worth it! they feel great in my hand and having a grip makes it feel like it won't fall from my hands unlike the joycons. they're not wireless or have a vibrate feature but its not a big deal if you're just looking for something to be used handheld.

    I would recommend this to a friend