Amazon is hosting a huge pre-Black Friday Nintendo Switch accessories sale that’s chock-full of fantastic deals on controllers, carrying cases, and other peripherals. Most notably, Hori’s excellent Split Pad Pro and Split Pad Compact controllers are on sale for all-time low prices. The Split Pad Compact and Pro are our picks for the best handheld controllers for Nintendo Switch, so you shouldn’t miss out these Black Friday 2023 deals. You can pick up the Split Pad Compact for as low as $31 and the Split Pad Pro for as low as $38–and this particular deal is on the Pokemon-themed Pro that retails for $60.
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$32.49 – Gray / $31 – Red / $43 – Gengar
Though the Split Pad Compact may look like slightly bulkier Joy-Cons, its ergonomics are far superior thanks to its curved, rounded design. Plus, you get proper analog sticks, a conventional D-pad, larger triggers and shoulder buttons, and a pair of remappable back buttons.
$38 (was $60)
The Split Pad Pro has all of the same features as the Compact, just in a larger form factor with conventional controller handles and bigger inputs. You can grab the Pokemon Legends: Arceus-themed edition for $43, down from $60. So if you prefer the larger size and like Pokemon, this is a great deal. This particular Split Pad Pro model almost never goes on sale, so Pokemon fans should catch it while they can.
$54 (was $60)
Here’s a look at the aforementioned Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom edition of the Split Pad Pro.
And if you’d rather just have a plain design in the Pro model, the translucent black edition is only $40 right now.
The back triggers on both controllers are perfectly placed for easy access with your middle fingers–making either model a solid choice for folks seeking a customizable controller with great ergonomics and a convenient design.
You should know these handheld-only controllers lack some features found in the Joy-Con controllers you’d be replacing. For one, it lacks rumble and motion controls. It also doesn’t support NFC or the IR camera. But despite those minor complaints, the Split Pad Pro and Compact are stellar controllers that should fit the bill for almost every Switch owner.
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