This Joy-Con Replacement Makes the Switch More Comfortable in Handheld Mode
Do your hands cramp when playing your Nintendo Switch in handheld mode? Do you long for full-sized analog sticks for better control in shooters and games that require precise movement? If you’re nodding your head, listen up!
The Nintendo-licensed HORI Split Pad Pro replaces your Joy-Con entirely by sliding into the rails on either side of the Switch console. The controller features a much larger, ergonomic design that fills your palms and makes your humble Switch look and feel more like Valve’s Steam Deck.
Replace your Joy-Con with the HORI Split Pad Pro and enjoy a more comfortable and ergonomic Nintendo Switch handheld experience. Ideal for those who find the Joy-Con uncomfortable, imprecise, or impractical for long play sessions.
$37.99
It features two full-sized analog sticks with a much greater range of motion, a real directional pad, bigger and less “clicky” face buttons, and elongated bumpers and triggers. On the back are two programmable buttons that you can swap on the fly, and the controller also features a Turbo button for automating rapid button presses if you want.
The Split Pad Pro makes for a much more comfortable experience if you find the Joy-Con especially small. The greater range of movement provided by the full-sized analog sticks, and the more ergonomic layout lets you play for longer in handheld mode before your hands start to cramp up.
If you have a standard Nintendo Switch (non-OLED) you can dock your console while the Split Pad Pro is connected, no problem. HORI recommends Nintendo Switch OLED owners remove the Split Pad Pro before docking, though there are mixed reports on Reddit about whether or not this is necessary.
There are some drawbacks to the Split Pad Pro. The controller lacks a battery, and
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