Customer Ratings & Reviews

Note these controllers are slightly bigger than how I thought they were going to be but over all they feel very pro and comfortable in my hands. Buttons and joysticks move well. Only downside is might not fit in your regular switch bag and might take up extra space if left on but over all great product

Functionally these work great, they are much easier to travel with than my other handles that clamp around the entire switch. The downside is you lose any rumble functionality since they replace the actual joycons. Some games this may not mattter, but if you are used to the rumble on a game that you play often it will feel weird at first as you adjust.

If you're reading this review, you're probably considering your alternatives for Nintendo Switch controllers. While the standard Nintendo Joy Cons are versatile and revolutionary in their own right, they are rather small and become uncomfortable during an extended gameplay session; I found the Hori Split Pad Pro controllers resolve this exact issue. They make the handheld gameplay experience much better, especially if you have adult size hands. Furthermore, they are quite affordable and have Nintendo's official branding and sanction behind them. There's no janky technology by a 3rd party company to be concerned about here. I actually bought the Hori Split Pad Pro specifically for the Turbo button. For those who don't know, you can program a button to be pressed repeatedly, which is very useful for games that require spamming A or grinding a repetitive action like inventory management, etc. My specific use case was to automate Alolan trades in Let's Go Pikachu, and it works great! Now for the all positives noted, there are some drawbacks or limitations to consider. For one, you cannot use motion controls or connect wirelessly, it's exclusively an upgrade for your handheld gaming. The Hori Split Pad Pro also does not fit easily into standard sized Switch carrying cases, so they're best used in the comfort of your home, but could be used on the go too. Overall, I would definitely give these controllers a try if you enjoy the classic "Gameboy" feeling on your Switch. The additional turbo functionality is sort of niche, but definitely solved my problem!

These controllers are great and the programmable buttons are awesome. I bought this for racing (NFS) and it’s a huge difference/improvement over the Nintendo controllers. Actually improved my racing ability.

The Hori Split Pad Pro is a highly regarded Pros: • Ergonomics: The larger grips make it more comfortable to hold compared to the standard Joy-Con, especially for extended gaming sessions. • Full-Sized Buttons: Provides a more traditional controller feel with responsive, full-sized analog sticks and buttons. • Extra Features: Includes assignable rear triggers and turbo functionality, which can enhance gameplay for certain games. Cons: • Handheld Mode Only: It doesn’t have its own battery, so it only works when attached to the Switch. It won’t function as a standalone wireless controller. • No Motion Controls or Rumble: If you rely on features like HD Rumble or motion controls, you’ll miss out with this controller. • Bulkiness: While comfortable, the added size can make the console less portable. This is a solid choice for players who prioritize comfort and control in handheld mode, particularly for action games, RPGs, or shooters. Also have Turbo for those who care about that

This product is really helpful if you have big hands. The grips make it feel more like a steam deck sized handheld.

Love these things. They work great and even people with big hands can get a comfortable grip. No lag, drift, or stutter. Worth it.

So I got the Hori Split Pad Pro controllers today, and I'm glad I did. First of all, they're cheaper in price than the regular joycons, which boggles the mind. 2nd of all, they are very comfortable for when playing handheld, which is the only way I play the Switch. The 2 protruding grips are there to rest your fingers against, and it makes a huge difference in comfort. The buttons and +pad are a bit bigger. The joysticks are much looser, which made me nervous at first, that they'll break off. But I tested them, and they're very sturdy. The thickness of the controllers are such that the screen looks "deeper", not sure how else to describe it. I like it, maybe it's my imagination, but to me it improves the screen images by blocking glares. There are "assign" & "turbo" buttons at the bottom for you to assign a function button to something else during gameplay. You don't have to go to the game settings to do this. The turbo feature is for you to have continuous fire for a shooting game without continuously pressing a button. I haven't tested this yet. There is also a button on the back of each controller, which can be assigned a function. You can simply use these buttons by squeezing your fingers on the grip. Personally, I'm not that crazy about them, since I tend to squeeze my Switch during intense moments of gameplay, and may accidentally do something I don't want to do. I have two cons about the controllers, but they're minor. One, there are no rumble features. I do like that on the regular joycons, but I played a game using the Split Pad Pro, that had rumble features, and I barely noticed that it wasn't there. Two, the front of the controllers are made of a very smooth plastic. I like to keep my thumbs on the controllers when they're not on a button or joystick, and sometimes they slip on the smooth plastic. Like I said, not a biggie, but I do have to get used to it. I do love the back of the controllers, however. They're made of the same plastic, obviously, but it's textured, not smooth, for a much better grip. I highly recommend these controllers.

If you like playing the Switch handheld but don't think the joycons are comfortable, get these. Can guarantee you will not regret it. The most comfortable, ergonomic controllers I have held. And they have a couple of programmable functions as icing on the cake. THEY NEED TO MAKE THESE ON THE SWITCH 2 ASAP, I AM WAITING.

I use these controllers more than the usual joycons just because I hate that the regular joycons get drift so easily. These aren’t as stiff and I like that there’s an assign button on each joycon

Works really well with the Nintendo switch. Way better than the normal joycons

Works great.......................................

I have petite hands and I even find the Switch's joycons to be too small and uncomfortable. My first impression of the Hori Split Pad Pro is that it's bigger than I thought. The joystick is big and high and probably meant for bigger hands. I don't mind that it makes the Switch longer but I find that my hands would need to travel quite a bit just to reach all of the buttons. The Split Pad Pro is light and I like the feel of the buttons. It was very easy to set up and it feels secure when it is connected to my Switch. The biggest disappointment for me was that the Switch won't let me remap the buttons in the settings. The Hori Split Pad Pro is more comfortable than the Switch's joycons but does not have the same versatility. You lose all of the features of the Switch's joycons. The Split Pad Pro does not have rumble or it's own battery source so I think the price is quite expensive for what you get. With that being said, I prefer using the Hori Split Pad Pro on handheld mode over using the Switch's joycons and I'm very happy with my purchase.

Solid choice. Good construction. Bought it for my children and they love it

Good controllers , good quality for a good price also they are bigger than the original controllers that come with the switch

I think this is a good gaming Joy-con alternative because it’s very good for competitive games like fortnite, apex gaming, Mario cart and it’s good for soft games like Mario games and Pokémon games.In my opinion I didn't really like the feeling of the joysticks but I still liked the controllers themself and it’s affordable.

The lack of motion controls and the fact it doesn't fit in a standard case is kind of a bummer. It is still an upgrade on the quality of the joystick but 3 stars due to quality of life issues.

This is my second split pad pro because I started to get drift on my first pair. NOW WAIT!!! That’s not a knock against these things at all. I play my Switch A LOT!! Eventually things wear out, so I blame me more than the split pad. I play 100% handheld so these were my only go-to controller. The fact that I am buying them again is the plus. These are comfortable for me. I have medium sized man hands and my thumbs rest perfectly on the thumb sticks. The buttons are nice and large. I just felt these were great. Okay, if I’m being honest there were a couple negatives but they didn’t bother me much. The is NO rumble, NO gyro controls and you can NOT use these detached from the screen. There also is NO amibo support. None of those I care about so no big deal to me. There is one thing that did annoy me; the A, B, X, Y lettering on the buttons wore off. If I didn’t have them memorized, I wouldn’t know what button is which. So some of that is my fault because I play so much but really, the shouldn’t not wear off at all. So overall, I love these things. For longer play sessions, these won’t cramp your hands like the joycon will. I gave it a 3 star on value because there are some othe controllers online like the binbok controllers that are the same size, same price and work just as well, but they have rumble, gyro, etc…

Excellent controller precision and feels good to grip. I recommend this for gamers who want comfortably game to their best.

easy to connect and use, comfortable, can play all day with these.