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Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Volcano Red)

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Amazon has Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Volcano Red, NSW-300U) on sale for $38.20. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Audrin for sharing this deal

About this Product:
  • Full-size Controller experience in handheld mode
  • Larger grip, Buttons, triggers, analog sticks, and d-pad
  • Assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more
  • Officially Licensed by Nintendo

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  • Price Research: Our research indicates that Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Volcano Red) is $7.91 less than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $46.91.
  • This deal is $11.79 off (23.58% savings) the retail list price of $49.99.
  • This offer beats our recent Frontpage deal here for this item in Midnight Blue by $2.30.
  • Reviews: Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Midnight Blue) is highly rated receiving 4.6 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 15,600 Customer Reviews.
  • Amazon Return Policy: Eligible for return within 30-Days of receipt of shipment (details)
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Amazon has Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Volcano Red, NSW-300U) on sale for $38.20. Shipping is free.

Thanks community member Audrin for sharing this deal

About this Product:
  • Full-size Controller experience in handheld mode
  • Larger grip, Buttons, triggers, analog sticks, and d-pad
  • Assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more
  • Officially Licensed by Nintendo

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Price Research: Our research indicates that Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Volcano Red) is $7.91 less than the next best price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $46.91.
  • This deal is $11.79 off (23.58% savings) the retail list price of $49.99.
  • This offer beats our recent Frontpage deal here for this item in Midnight Blue by $2.30.
  • Reviews: Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Midnight Blue) is highly rated receiving 4.6 Stars out of 5 Stars based on over 15,600 Customer Reviews.
  • Amazon Return Policy: Eligible for return within 30-Days of receipt of shipment (details)
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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You already dropped your unpopular opinion on how this isn't worth it for you in the other Split Pad Hori thread. Now you're just here for attention.
I own these (same color too coincidently). They are decent, good sticks and buttons (that's the primary selling point here). They do not have batteries though so they can't be used wirelessly, no rumble, nfc etc. they basically only work while snapped in. The other big issue with these are that Hori made them too chunky. The top of the pads stick up over the front left and right edge of the switch. You will also need to buy an aftermarket case if you wanna keep these on and travel with it (something else I did, there are a couple brands just Google).

I no longer use these though since I found a better compromise. Google for a brand called BinBok. I know I rolled my eyes too on that brand name. They are legit though. The size factor is somewhere half way between hori and original joycons, but fully ergo shaped and the top and bottom of the pads don't stick up over edge. Those also have rumble and batteries so you can use wireless. They do not have nfc is only negative (but not a huge deal). Just make sure you are buying 2nd or 3rd update version if you are buying the binbok (newest preferred). They keep revising their model and making it better. My only gripe with binbok's is that the buttons don't feel as good as they do on hori. They are functional and fine though and The rest is perfect to me. The LED light rings around the sticks on the BinBoks can be turned on or off or different colors or effects, that either will or won't be a selling point to you (but off is an option if it isn't). Anyway, since I got the binbok joycons I don't bother with the originals joycons or the Hori anymore at all. They are as close to perfect as I've found so far.

So if you're looking for an alternative to Hori, Google for binbok. If your end up buying on Amazon, make sure you're buying the newest 3rd version of the binbok joycons though.
Better ergos for playing in handheld mode.

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Audrin
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Amazon.com [amazon.com] has Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Volcanic Red) on sale for $38.20. Shipping is free.

This is cheaper than the now dead frontpage deal for the Midnight Blue

About this Product:
Full-size Controller experience in handheld mode
Larger grip, Buttons, triggers, analog sticks, and d-pad
Assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more
Officially Licensed by Nintendo
May 17, 2021
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tresanus
May 17, 2021
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Quote from ShetBoyardee :
What's the point of this
Better ergos for playing in handheld mode.
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JesusFreak
May 17, 2021
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Quote from ShetBoyardee :
What's the point of this
Seems like it is more ergonomic than standard joycons but they don't have rumble. Reviews suggest this brand may die prematurely.
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SamQ
May 17, 2021
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Quote from ShetBoyardee :
What's the point of this
You already dropped your unpopular opinion on how this isn't worth it for you in the other Split Pad Hori thread. Now you're just here for attention.
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SJstangman
May 17, 2021
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Great deal compared to the typical price for this, but "does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera" and they do not have their own battery. Since they draw power from the main switch battery, I image they would reduce the overall hand held play time.
Last edited by SJstangman May 17, 2021 at 02:08 PM.
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4ofjulyguy
May 17, 2021
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Quote from SJstangman :
Great deal compared to the typical price for this, but "does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera" and they do not have their own battery. Since they draw power for the main switch battery, I image they would reduce the overall hand held play time.
Are there any alternatives though? Something to provide a similar experience, with everything else you mentioned?

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Quote from SJstangman :
Great deal compared to the typical price for this, but "does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera" and they do not have their own battery. Since they draw power for the main switch battery, I image they would reduce the overall hand held play time.
Let's be real though, most of us probably play this in another part of our home or is at some point of time near an outlet while using handheld. If not the first two, the oh so many power bank deals from slickdeals lol.
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Who8MyRice
May 17, 2021
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Quote from 4ofjulyguy :
Are there any alternatives though? Something to provide a similar experience, with everything else you mentioned?
I posted this in the other thread. You can get a Binbok controller [amazon.com] with some of the functionality you mentioned. I found this to be a better alternative to the Hori.
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socialdarwinist
May 17, 2021
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I have these, the original Daemon x Machina colorway. These are absolutely phenomenal for improving the ergonomics of handheld play, especially for shooters or any other action-heavy games. I don't have particularly large hands but I found playing games like Borderlands and Hades in handheld mode with Joy-Cons difficult, often resulting in some hand cramping during longer playtimes. Those issues are totally gone when using these.

Because they do not have internal batteries, the console battery life is a bit less with these attached - I've noticed maybe 10% less vs. the Joy-Cons in my experience, but I haven't kept a detailed log or anything. They also make the system absolutely gigantic when attached and more difficult to transport, so I mostly save these for around the house.

They're absolutely worth it to me but I don't mind owning two sets of controllers that I use for different scenarios.
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woots
May 17, 2021
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank woots

I own these (same color too coincidently). They are decent, good sticks and buttons (that's the primary selling point here). They do not have batteries though so they can't be used wirelessly, no rumble, nfc etc. they basically only work while snapped in. The other big issue with these are that Hori made them too chunky. The top of the pads stick up over the front left and right edge of the switch. You will also need to buy an aftermarket case if you wanna keep these on and travel with it (something else I did, there are a couple brands just Google).

I no longer use these though since I found a better compromise. Google for a brand called BinBok. I know I rolled my eyes too on that brand name. They are legit though. The size factor is somewhere half way between hori and original joycons, but fully ergo shaped and the top and bottom of the pads don't stick up over edge. Those also have rumble and batteries so you can use wireless. They do not have nfc is only negative (but not a huge deal). Just make sure you are buying 2nd or 3rd update version if you are buying the binbok (newest preferred). They keep revising their model and making it better. My only gripe with binbok's is that the buttons don't feel as good as they do on hori. They are functional and fine though and The rest is perfect to me. The LED light rings around the sticks on the BinBoks can be turned on or off or different colors or effects, that either will or won't be a selling point to you (but off is an option if it isn't). Anyway, since I got the binbok joycons I don't bother with the originals joycons or the Hori anymore at all. They are as close to perfect as I've found so far.

So if you're looking for an alternative to Hori, Google for binbok. If your end up buying on Amazon, make sure you're buying the newest 3rd version of the binbok joycons though.
Last edited by woots May 17, 2021 at 12:22 PM.
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yeti79
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No rumble = no buy
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SJstangman
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Quote from 4ofjulyguy :
Are there any alternatives though? Something to provide a similar experience, with everything else you mentioned?
If you are willing to do the work, the basstop dpad case:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076CJQ...B073XKXQW4
and a separate grip.
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Quote from SamQ :
Let's be real though, most of us probably play this in another part of our home or is at some point of time near an outlet while using handheld. If not the first two, the oh so many power bank deals from slickdeals lol.
If I was forced to be near a power source while playing handheld I wouldn't play it handheld. Better off using a zengrip pro that won't drain your battery.
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