HORI Switch Split Pad Compact (Light Gray/Yellow)

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They are still larger than the Joy-Con inputs, and you're still getting better analog controls than the short Joy-Con thumbsticks.

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That, and the type of games that I would desire a d-pad for aren't the type of games that I would need a gyro and camera for anyways. The face buttons are larger and easier to land on with a quick thumb press, and all of the buttons have a little more play before depressing than those of the Joy-Con. I don't really have much need of them, have a Split Pad Pro and two and a half sets of Joycons (have an extra right one) with no one to really play with anyway, but that Pikachu and Mimikyu one is fairly tempting. As with Satisfye's previous model, the ZenGrip Pro is extremely lightweight--it doesn't make the console feel any heavier (in fact, because it makes holding the Switch so much easier, it almost feels lighter). The only way to avoid it is to angle your thumb significantly, which the design of the Compact doesn't really support.Since the Split Pad Compact also only works while connected to the Switch, they’re no use while the console is docked. By contrast, the square design of the Compact is far more in keeping with the ethos of the Switch itself. Still, you're getting more conventional sticks, triggers, and a standard D-pad--all of which feel great. They’re easy to map to a face button, and let me keep my hands on the analog sticks for consistent control. For more storage, we'd also recommend checking out the best Nintendo Switch SD cards on the market as well.

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Plus, those looking to keep the slick, streamlined design of the Switch will likely prefer the square shape of the Compact as well. Even though it may not look like much, the rounded handles make playing in handheld mode far more comfortable. As the name suggests, the main difference between the Split Pad Pro and its younger brother is size. The smaller form factor also means that the buttons, triggers, and sticks are not as large as the ones found on the Split Pad Pro.The D-pad felt great when hitting multiple Shoryuken motions, with the buttons providing great and firm feedback when trying to batter our foes. When he’s not paying off a loan to Tom Nook, Liam likes to report on the latest Nintendo news and admire his library of video games. Notably, with the Split Pad Pro, you get a more traditional D-pad on the left controller (unlike the Joy-Cons' four directional buttons), which is soft to press and accurate. As a frame of reference, I have quite a few different options that I switched back and forth between up until now. Hori's Split Pad Compact takes everything I love about a lot of the different controllers I've tried and puts it in one sleek package.

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Like previous Satisfye grips, you can purchase the ZenGrip Pro 3 as a standalone product or as part of a bundle that includes a carrying case capable of storing the Switch and the attached grip. Designed with both the Switch and Switch OLED in mind, the NeoGrip only blocks off a small portion of the back panel, so the Switch OLED's large kickstand is still accessible. Embark on your next adventure with the HORI Adventure Pack (The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom edition) for Nintendo Switch™. But if the Switch's battery life bothers you and you don't want to carry around an external power bank, this is an intriguing option. The Split Pad Compact attaches to the Nintendo Switch™ system to provide a full-size controller experience in Handheld Mode.Some Switch controllers may try to offer flexibility or just rely on a wireless connection, while others will try to mimic the Switch Joy-Con. The HORI Split Pad Pro attaches to the Nintendo Switch™ system to provide a full-size controller experience in Handheld Mode.

HORI Switch Split Pad Compact (Light Gray/Yellow)

There’s still some grip (not to the same degree as the Pros) located on the back side of each part of the controller. It's not powered by anything but the console itself, so you can't use the controller wirelessly when playing on TV or in tabletop mode. Both Split Pad models are definitely worth considering if you're goal is to not only improve the ergonomics of handheld mode, but add more traditional controls. In Breath of the Wild, I was able to combine them with Turbo on the right controls to pull off the infinite running trick which normally entails holding down on the D-Pad and repeatedly tapping B – a maneuver that’s terribly tricky to accomplish normally without having to let go over the thumbsticks. They are big (but come in two sizes as well), come in a few colour variants, bigger joysticks, wireless, d-pad, motion controls, some rgb lights.Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. However, the implementation of the face buttons, d-pad, and programmable back buttons does differ between the two models. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. They provide larger shoulder buttons and triggers, and the thumbsticks are taller, bigger around, and textured.