HORI Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch review: The best way to play in handheld mode You're gonna want to exchange your small Joy-Cons for these Pro Controller-like grips.
Iabsolutely love the Nintendo Switch's small and innovative design. However, I can honestly say that I don't like using the Joy-Cons for extended periods. They aren't ergonomic and they don't feel large enough for my hands. On top of that, my pinky fingers inevitably go numb when trying to hold those tiny controllers and I have to wiggle my fingers around awkwardly while playing to get the feeling back. It's definitely not pleasant.
When I saw that HORI had released a Nintendo Pro-like attachment for the Switch, I was ecstatic. I immediately bought them and ended up testing them for over 20 hours. They feel amazing in my hands and don't cause any of the unpleasantness brought on by the extended use of the small Joy-Cons. I can't say that they are perfect, but I can't see myself going back to Joy-Cons after using them. Here's my full review of the HORI Split Pad Pro.
HORI Split Pad Pro What I like
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When I first laid eyes on this accessory I knew I wanted it. It looked like just the thing I needed to make my Switch gaming sessions more comfortable. After testing it out for over 20 hours, my initial impression has proven true. Here are all the things I love about the HORI Split Pad Pro.
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Traditional controller feel Awesome design and grasp
While these don't feel exactly like a Pro Controller, the Split Pad Pro feels way more like a traditional controller than Joy-Cons do. Most importantly, it puts less strain on my fingers when playing and is still relatively lightweight. That's because there aren't any internal batteries in either of the grips, which I'll talk more about later in this review. Due to this design, your hands are less likely to cramp - or in my case go numb - while playing your Switch in handheld mode.
It puts less strain on my fingers and is still relatively lightweight.
In addition to feeling great and having the perfect design to fit my adult-sized hands, I absolutely love the Split Pad Pro's color scheme. It's actually supposed to be Daemon X Machina-themed, but it's such a subtle nod to the game that you don't have to be a fan to enjoy the look of this accessory. The biggest tie-in is the X button, which features a logo from the action game. Even so, it looks like this could just be a stylized font and not a logo at all.
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Something that's oh so satisfying about the Split Pad Pro is that you can slip the Switch into the dock with the Split Pad Pro attached. The controllers stick out a little farther than Joy-Cons do, so depending on your setup you might have to move the dock around a little to make sure everything fits in place. I'm just happy the Split Pad Pro is dock friendly and I don't have to remove them from the Switch whenever my console needs a recharge.
Enhanced controls Turbo, D-pad, and back buttons
This is really an ideal accessory for anyone who likes to play intense or competitive games. All of the buttons and joysticks press in nicely and have been enlarged to make them easier to use. One of my favorite things about this accessory is the large D-pad on the left side. It gives me more control when playing certain games and just feels good to the touch.
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There are extra buttons on the backside for those who like mapping unique controls along with Turbo buttons on either side of the Split Pad Pro. The back buttons are really subtle and don't get in the way of your grasp while the location of the Turbo buttons makes it so they won't get in the way of the other controls.
HORI Split Pad Pro for Nintendo Switch review: The best way to play in handheld mode
You're gonna want to exchange your small Joy-Cons for these Pro Controller-like grips.
Iabsolutely love the Nintendo Switch's small and innovative design. However, I can honestly say that I don't like using the Joy-Cons for extended periods. They aren't ergonomic and they don't feel large enough for my hands. On top of that, my pinky fingers inevitably go numb when trying to hold those tiny controllers and I have to wiggle my fingers around awkwardly while playing to get the feeling back. It's definitely not pleasant.
When I saw that HORI had released a Nintendo Pro-like attachment for the Switch, I was ecstatic. I immediately bought them and ended up testing them for over 20 hours. They feel amazing in my hands and don't cause any of the unpleasantness brought on by the extended use of the small Joy-Cons. I can't say that they are perfect, but I can't see myself going back to Joy-Cons after using them. Here's my full review of the HORI Split Pad Pro.
HORI Split Pad Pro What I like
Source: Rebecca Spear / iMore
When I first laid eyes on this accessory I knew I wanted it. It looked like just the thing
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