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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1045 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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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 5 out of 5 stars

    Much better for adult sized hands!

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

    Much more comfortable - closer to a Steam deck - for a full grown adult. I do wish I could use these wirelessly

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

    Great value

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

    Great quality and durability. My son loves the feel and fit of the controllers and the price is right.

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

    Better than expected!

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

    I decided to pick these up since my kids decided to steal mine from my switch. I couls have grabbed them back but now they are gross since the kids used them :) I honestly love these more than the original joycons. No drift. Very comfortable in the hands and the way they look is better than my original red joycons (using the red Mario switch). I did quite a bit of research before picking these up and they were highly recommended.

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

    Love it!

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I so loved this controller. It survived a few drops up until today. Hence why I’m looking up this same model and buying it again. Great remote for Switch gaming. I suggest buying one for your switch.

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

    Switch controller

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

    Great item would definitely buy it again. Had a great experience with it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    Excellent switch controller. Better than the original joy con. I would buy again!

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

    Feels great, could use more features though

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

    Note: these aren't wireless and don't rumble. I knew this going in; what I wanted were better sticks than the Joy-Cons when using my Switch undocked, as well as programmable buttons. For that, this has been great. They feel amazing. If they had rumble, I'd declare them perfect.

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

    Good product for arthritic thumbs

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

    I purchased these controllers for my spouse who has difficulty playing with the original size controllers for a long period of time. These larger controllers took her a few hours to get used to, but now they are really working well for her.

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

    Good item

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

    It felt weird at first since I was so used to the switch controllers. But its great once you get used to the feeling of how it feels in your hand. The controller have been working great and moving in all directions no longer lags for me. I'd recommend it.

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

    Item

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

    Easy to use and setup. I recommend this product and it’s better than the other controllers. It charges on once it’s connected to the switch

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

    You NEED these!

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

    I finally gave in and bought these and honestly I cannot go back to using anything else while it's un-docked. These controller really are amazing and it will improve your gameplay, no lie.

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

    Close to perfect…

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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.

    Ive only been using for a few hours, but overall its a great substitute for the stock JoyCons while in handheld config. Its just missing a few features…. First and honnestly largest flaw, the additional button…. You can only map it to a button on that same side. So you cant map the left back button to the “B”/Back button. That is honnestly my biggest issue. The other 2 issues are “hardware” related that i woul gladly pay an extra $20-30 for if they were included…. No vibration/feedback… really??? Everything newer then N64 has this feature…. And theres no Gyro/Motion sensors. Otherwise these are great controllers to gove more of a xbox confort feel while playing in handheld mode. Hopefully theres a v2 out that includes the mentioned missing hardware features.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Light, No BATTERIES, feels good.

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

    They don't have batteries! You don't have to charge them! I'm stoked. Charging joycons was a pain. I've had them a few weeks now and they feel good, and they're LIGHT so they don't add to the bulk of the Switch

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

    Missing something

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

    Its ergonomic, but missing something like haptic feedback or vibrations therefore i returned it.

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

    Don't Think, Just Buy

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

    This was an impulse buy after hearing good things here and there, and I cannot express how much of a game-changer these controllers are. I stopped playing Switch handheld because it caused my hands too much pain to wrap them around those tiny controllers. These babies freed my Switch from its dock and I can comfortably play it on the go again. Best advancement for the Switch since the OLED screen

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

    Good quality

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

    These grips are very nice. They are not wireless they only work while connected. But great for traveling and kid friendly.

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

    Awesome product!

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

    Awesome product!!! Got this for my 6 year old because he was constantly breaking the stock joycons. Nice upgrade from the original

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

    Good replacement

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

    Great replacement for the regular nintendo joycons

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best replacement controller

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

    Best replacement controllers ever. Better than the OG.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yum ice cream so good

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

    Comfortable and functional! I just need a larger case to carry everything now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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