Nintendo made it difficult for third-party Switch controllers to really shine, as they will struggle to work in all the different situations the Switch console itself can find itself in. Some Switch ...

Hori's Split Pad Compact is my new favorite controller for handheld gaming on Nintendo Switch. It has everything you could want in a Joy-Con replacement: great sticks, an actual D-pad, ample triggers, ...

We all love the Nintendo Switch. It’s a fantastic, versatile gaming device with a massive library of incredible games. But for some Switch owners, playing in handheld mode can be uncomfortable after a ...

It’s coming October 2nd at Best Buy, with other retailers to follow It’s coming October 2nd at Best Buy, with other retailers to follow is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined in ...

Hori has revealed the Split Pad Compact, a new handheld-only Switch controller that connects to the sides of the console just like the Joy-Con. The name "Split Pad" might sound familiar already. Hori ...

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The Split Pad Compact Attachment allows gamers to use the Split Pad Compact as a high-quality wired controller when attached. HORI Split Pad Compact Attachment Set (Eevee Evolutions) features stunning ...