--- product_id: 220238553 title: "Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo" price: "€ 97.85" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/220238553-hori-nintendo-switch-split-pad-pro-black-ergonomic-controller-handheld store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Full-size analog sticks & D-pad Assignable rear triggers & Turbo Ergonomic large grips for marathon comfort Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo **Price:** € 97.85 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎮 Elevate your Switch handheld game — comfort and control, unlocked! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo - **How much does it cost?** € 97.85 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/220238553-hori-nintendo-switch-split-pad-pro-black-ergonomic-controller-handheld) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Dock Compatibility:** Fits perfectly into the Nintendo Switch dock while attached—no need to detach. - • **Ergonomic Design for Extended Play:** Larger grips and buttons reduce hand fatigue during long sessions. - • **Official Nintendo Quality Assurance:** Licensed by Nintendo, ensuring trusted durability and performance. - • **Pro-Level Precision in Handheld Mode:** Experience full-size controller accuracy without docking compromises. - • **Customizable Controls at Your Fingertips:** Assign rear buttons and turbo functions to optimize gameplay your way. ## Overview The Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro is an officially licensed ergonomic controller designed to deliver a full-size gaming experience in handheld mode. Featuring larger analog sticks, a precision D-pad, assignable rear triggers, and turbo functionality, it enhances comfort and control for marathon gaming sessions. Its translucent black design fits seamlessly into the Switch dock while attached, making it a perfect upgrade for serious gamers seeking precision without sacrificing portability. ## Description Enjoy the full-size controller experience in handheld mode with the HORI Split Pad Pro! Featuring full-size analog sticks, a precision D-pad, and large shoulder buttons designed for comfort and accuracy, even during marathon gaming sessions. Advanced features include assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more. Perfect for high-pace action titles and many other genres. Enhance your gaming experience with the Split Pad Pro! (Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera.) Officially Licensed by Nintendo Review: Solid, reliable, long-lasting, only a couple inconsequential drawbacks - My Switch joycons, like so many others, had horrible drifting problems, were sore on my hands, and eventually, they just outright died. Generally speaking, this is not good, so I bought the Hori cons first chance I had. I didn’t think they would be much to write home about - I just wanted my Switch to be a bit more comfortable to use, I wasn’t terribly concerned with whether the joycons would be top quality or not. Apparently, what I bought *was* top quality. I’ve had my Hori cons for close to five years, now, and they’re only just now starting to show signs of giving up the ghost on me. In that time, I’ve played everything from West of Loathing to, of all things, Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Warframe (by the way, I’d say maybe don’t do that. The Switch threatens to go turbo every time you turn those kinds of games on, and the graphics and frames are simply beyond its ability to handle - it’ll still play them, but compared to the consoles those games were meant for, it’s a noticeable quality downgrade.), and the Hori cons didn’t miss a beat. I’ve used them so much that the labels on the buttons have worn out and only muscle memory helps me remember which button is which. My Switch has been the victim of falling on the floor multiple times, and the Hori cons not only saved the screen from utter annihilation due to being larger than the Switch, itself, but they continued to function just fine. I’ve *personally* never noticed a battery issue, but then, I’m religious about keeping my stuff charged, and I never disconnect the joycons, so it could simply be that they never had the chance to run out of battery in the first place. My hands don’t hurt to play for long stretches of time anymore, and the buttons feel good and are snappy and responsive to most inputs (they felt a bit stiff at the start, and some of the more sensitive button presses tend to be a bit iffy about registering, but that’s about the worst I ever had to put up with). I do wish the joysticks were textured, because my thumbs keep slipping off of them, but that’s a minor thing. I’ve never quite figured out how to use the Assign or Turbo buttons, but I’ve also never found any particular need to. I suppose if I ever find myself needing to spam a button really fast, this might be a problem for me, but in five year’s time, that’s never come up. I would honestly say they maybe don’t need to exist, especially not for someone like me, who just plays the game and doesn’t worry too much about tech or speedrunning or whatever else one might need a turbo function for. There is a mild problem with drifting, but here’s the thing - it’s only happening to me *now,* with my Hori cons getting ready to give out on me. For the entire five years I’ve had them otherwise, it’s never been an issue. There’s no rumble or gyro, which means that I can’t get a nice hand massage from my Switch and I’ll never complete all the shrines in Breath of the Wild (some require gyro to complete the puzzles), but neither of these are an issue for me. I was one of the kids who grew up in the PS2/XBox 360 era, where having rumble turned on would run a wireless controller’s battery out so fast that it wasn’t even funny, so I don’t play with rumble in the first place. And besides Super Mario Odyssey and the aforementioned Breath of the Wild, I’ve yet to come across a game where not having gyro shot me in the foot at all. Overall, if you’re looking to ditch your joycons for something that actually works like it’s supposed to and feels good to use, you could do a lot worse than Hori cons. They’re actually so good at their job that I have often found myself wondering why on earth Nintendo didn’t just make these standard in the first place when they originally built the Switch. It’s not even a competition, the Switch joycons are completely outclassed in almost every possible way - oh, but they have rumble and gyro support, wow, how cool. Except my old joycons didn’t even have *that,* so I effectively lost nothing when I made the change. Review: Great depending on what you plan on doing. - I have used a few pairs of these ergonomic joycons over the course of my switches life and for the most part they are ok. They are just a very simple design that does not have the following. No rumble support No wireless support No amiibo support No batteries This is a very basic, stripped down, almost featureless, ergonomic joycon. It does on thing and one thing only really well. It allows you to use your switch in handheld mode comfortably. It's great for lounging around and gaming. That's about it. It features large buttons which is great and a normal D pad which is also amazing. You can find some programmable buttons on the back as well. There's only 2 things that I don't really like about this unit. First up on the docket is that these will drain your battery FAST. Since they have no batteries of their own they rely on the switch itself for power. If you are getting 6 hours of playtime with normal joycons, expect to get 4.5 hours now. Yea, it's that noticable. In some ways it makes sense to not have batteries when no wireless support is there but on the other end the marked shorter runtime is bound to bother some people. The other thing I don't like is these are prone to drifting after a while. Normally with me these receive light use as I typically use these while traveling. This issue has gotten better with time. My first set lasted 100ish hours. Set 2 lasted around 450ish and set 3 was about 700ish hours and set 4 we don't know yet. To put it into perspective I have an 8 year old Xbox one controller that has 5000+ hours on it and drift is not a thing. It's apparent that hori is aware of these issues as these have had deviations in build quality as time has gone on. The outside has not changed but the internals have. And they have all been considerable. The saving grace with these is that they are CHEAP. You can get a set of these for 40 most of the time so you don't feel quite as bad when they die. However with the short lifespan of these, E waste is something that I find myself thinking about often. It's worth noting that other ergonomic joycons are on the market now and they are all full featured and function like standard joycons. However the price of these are normally 80.00. if you're on a budget these will do. If you are looking for a full feature set, there are other joycons to look at. It's just a matter of picking what you want and going with it. In my case I go with these because I don't use any of those features while I'm out. If I want to I can wait until I get home and just use a pro controller. ## Features - Full-size Controller experience in handheld mode.Fits in to Nintendo Switch Dock while attachedAssign functions to Left & Right rear buttons to optimize gameplayOfficially Licensed by Nintendo - Larger grip, Buttons, triggers, analog sticks, and d-pad - Assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more - Translucent Black design - Fits in to Nintendo Switch Dock while attached - Assign functions to Left & Right rear buttons to optimize gameplay - Officially Licensed by Nintendo ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08FJ7XY3B | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,504 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #170 in Nintendo Switch Controllers | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (11,138) | | Date First Available | August 10, 2020 | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Item model number | NSW-298U | | Language | Italian | | Manufacturer | Hori | | Product Dimensions | 6.69 x 6.22 x 2.17 inches; 8 ounces | | Rated | Everyone | | Release date | September 7, 2020 | | Type of item | Video Game | ## Images ![Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kBEpj5ygL.jpg) ![Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+U3+VVpGL.jpg) ![Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71y+kt8U1tL.jpg) ![Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716ZqFU5BOL.jpg) ![Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iak1zuKFL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these controllers compatible with the new nintendo switch oled model?** A: Yes. The Switch OLED is almost the same dimensions except for the screen being basically edge to edge. It still has the Joycon rails on the sides, so the vast majority of existing Joycons should work. **Q: Have you ever been hit by a girl and a guy at the same party?** A: There’s a simple trick to achieving this: once you have been hit on by either the guy or girl you must exit the party via the door you originally entered to restart the instance. Once you renter you have a chance at the opposite. You’re welcome, if this helped you I currently accept tips: $brohnke **Q: Can you take them off and combine them like actual joycons?** A: No, these are not individually powered and can only work while connected to the switch console in handheld mode. **Q: Is this compatible with Nintendo switch oled?** A: Yes it is compatible with the Switch OLED Model! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, reliable, long-lasting, only a couple inconsequential drawbacks *by S***T on April 13, 2024* My Switch joycons, like so many others, had horrible drifting problems, were sore on my hands, and eventually, they just outright died. Generally speaking, this is not good, so I bought the Hori cons first chance I had. I didn’t think they would be much to write home about - I just wanted my Switch to be a bit more comfortable to use, I wasn’t terribly concerned with whether the joycons would be top quality or not. Apparently, what I bought *was* top quality. I’ve had my Hori cons for close to five years, now, and they’re only just now starting to show signs of giving up the ghost on me. In that time, I’ve played everything from West of Loathing to, of all things, Wolfenstein: Youngblood and Warframe (by the way, I’d say maybe don’t do that. The Switch threatens to go turbo every time you turn those kinds of games on, and the graphics and frames are simply beyond its ability to handle - it’ll still play them, but compared to the consoles those games were meant for, it’s a noticeable quality downgrade.), and the Hori cons didn’t miss a beat. I’ve used them so much that the labels on the buttons have worn out and only muscle memory helps me remember which button is which. My Switch has been the victim of falling on the floor multiple times, and the Hori cons not only saved the screen from utter annihilation due to being larger than the Switch, itself, but they continued to function just fine. I’ve *personally* never noticed a battery issue, but then, I’m religious about keeping my stuff charged, and I never disconnect the joycons, so it could simply be that they never had the chance to run out of battery in the first place. My hands don’t hurt to play for long stretches of time anymore, and the buttons feel good and are snappy and responsive to most inputs (they felt a bit stiff at the start, and some of the more sensitive button presses tend to be a bit iffy about registering, but that’s about the worst I ever had to put up with). I do wish the joysticks were textured, because my thumbs keep slipping off of them, but that’s a minor thing. I’ve never quite figured out how to use the Assign or Turbo buttons, but I’ve also never found any particular need to. I suppose if I ever find myself needing to spam a button really fast, this might be a problem for me, but in five year’s time, that’s never come up. I would honestly say they maybe don’t need to exist, especially not for someone like me, who just plays the game and doesn’t worry too much about tech or speedrunning or whatever else one might need a turbo function for. There is a mild problem with drifting, but here’s the thing - it’s only happening to me *now,* with my Hori cons getting ready to give out on me. For the entire five years I’ve had them otherwise, it’s never been an issue. There’s no rumble or gyro, which means that I can’t get a nice hand massage from my Switch and I’ll never complete all the shrines in Breath of the Wild (some require gyro to complete the puzzles), but neither of these are an issue for me. I was one of the kids who grew up in the PS2/XBox 360 era, where having rumble turned on would run a wireless controller’s battery out so fast that it wasn’t even funny, so I don’t play with rumble in the first place. And besides Super Mario Odyssey and the aforementioned Breath of the Wild, I’ve yet to come across a game where not having gyro shot me in the foot at all. Overall, if you’re looking to ditch your joycons for something that actually works like it’s supposed to and feels good to use, you could do a lot worse than Hori cons. They’re actually so good at their job that I have often found myself wondering why on earth Nintendo didn’t just make these standard in the first place when they originally built the Switch. It’s not even a competition, the Switch joycons are completely outclassed in almost every possible way - oh, but they have rumble and gyro support, wow, how cool. Except my old joycons didn’t even have *that,* so I effectively lost nothing when I made the change. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great depending on what you plan on doing. *by R***E on August 17, 2024* I have used a few pairs of these ergonomic joycons over the course of my switches life and for the most part they are ok. They are just a very simple design that does not have the following. No rumble support No wireless support No amiibo support No batteries This is a very basic, stripped down, almost featureless, ergonomic joycon. It does on thing and one thing only really well. It allows you to use your switch in handheld mode comfortably. It's great for lounging around and gaming. That's about it. It features large buttons which is great and a normal D pad which is also amazing. You can find some programmable buttons on the back as well. There's only 2 things that I don't really like about this unit. First up on the docket is that these will drain your battery FAST. Since they have no batteries of their own they rely on the switch itself for power. If you are getting 6 hours of playtime with normal joycons, expect to get 4.5 hours now. Yea, it's that noticable. In some ways it makes sense to not have batteries when no wireless support is there but on the other end the marked shorter runtime is bound to bother some people. The other thing I don't like is these are prone to drifting after a while. Normally with me these receive light use as I typically use these while traveling. This issue has gotten better with time. My first set lasted 100ish hours. Set 2 lasted around 450ish and set 3 was about 700ish hours and set 4 we don't know yet. To put it into perspective I have an 8 year old Xbox one controller that has 5000+ hours on it and drift is not a thing. It's apparent that hori is aware of these issues as these have had deviations in build quality as time has gone on. The outside has not changed but the internals have. And they have all been considerable. The saving grace with these is that they are CHEAP. You can get a set of these for 40 most of the time so you don't feel quite as bad when they die. However with the short lifespan of these, E waste is something that I find myself thinking about often. It's worth noting that other ergonomic joycons are on the market now and they are all full featured and function like standard joycons. However the price of these are normally 80.00. if you're on a budget these will do. If you are looking for a full feature set, there are other joycons to look at. It's just a matter of picking what you want and going with it. In my case I go with these because I don't use any of those features while I'm out. If I want to I can wait until I get home and just use a pro controller. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Upgrade for Handheld Gaming! *by R***R on May 10, 2025* I recently picked up the Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro Ergonomic Controller, and I’m really impressed! It's super easy to connect and use, and the ergonomic design makes it incredibly comfortable to hold during long gaming sessions. The size and feel of the controllers are perfect—especially if you’re not a fan of the smaller Joy-Cons. The build quality feels solid and durable, which is always a plus. They’re also very responsive—I haven’t noticed any delay after pressing a button, which makes gameplay feel smooth and seamless. I did notice that it tends to drain the battery a bit faster, but it's nothing too dramatic. One feature I love is that it can be charged on the dock with the controllers still attached—super convenient! If you’re looking for a comfortable, well-built, and responsive alternative to the standard Joy-Cons for handheld play, I definitely recommend the Split Pad Pro! ## Frequently Bought Together - Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) Ergonomic Controller for Handheld Mode - Officially Licensed By Nintendo - Hori Split Pad Pro Case - ZBRO Hard Shell Case for Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro Controller - Support 20 Game Slots / Button Protection/ Large Capacity --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/220238553-hori-nintendo-switch-split-pad-pro-black-ergonomic-controller-handheld](https://www.desertcart.at/products/220238553-hori-nintendo-switch-split-pad-pro-black-ergonomic-controller-handheld) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-06-07*