It's only $40 but this is my favorite Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal yet

Nov. 23, 2023

The Hori Split Pad Pro is now down to just $39.99 - a fantastic price for a robust Joy-Con alternative in this week’s Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals

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The Hori Split Pad Pro is pretty much permanently fixed to my Nintendo Switch OLED these days, and with Best Buy dropping a $10 discount on the ergonomically minded Joy-Con alternative it’s an absolute steal this week.

Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals have been particularly kind to this set of larger gamepads. We don’t typically see discounts on the already much-cheaper-than-JoyCon Nintendo Switch controller day to day and even during this year’s Prime Day offers things were still north of $40. I should know, I watch those numbers like a hawk whenever it’s sales season.

However, you can pick up theHori Split Pad Profor just$39.99 at Best Buy today(was $49.99) - the cheapest I’ve seen the set for some time. Considering the full Joy-Con kit will still set you back $80 that’s a fantastic price - whether you’re battling stick drift or you simply don’t get on with the smaller size of the official buttons.

Hori Split Pad Pro |$49.99$39.99 at Best BuySave $10 -I love the Hori Split Pad Pro’s comfort and extra gameplay features. This thing rarely goes on sale, though, and aside from a super speedy flash sale down to $30 in August this is the best price I’ve seen stick around.Buy it if:✅ You want a cheaper Joy-Con replacement✅ You want a more comfortable grip✅ You want more back button optionsDon’t buy it if:❌ You value rumble and NFC❌ You want wireless multiplayer optionsPrice Check:Walmart: $42.29|Amazon: OOS

Should you buy the Hori Split Pad Pro?

I would heartily recommend the Hori Split Pad Pro to anyone who starts to feel the strain of those smaller Joy-Cons after just a little playtime. The chunkier sides and more forgiving grip shape mean this set of controllers is infinitely more comfortable than the originals. You’re getting a real grip shape here, rather than a smooth plastic rectangle, with full-sized controls to boot. I would recommend the Split Pad Pro for comfort alone, but there are two assignable back buttons to add an extra personalized flair to your gameplay and a turbo mode as well. The features are where I may lose some of you, though.

If you’re looking for as many multiplayer options as possible, the Hori Split Pad Pro won’t be for you. These gamepads do separate but only to wrap around the console itself - they don’t work wirelessly and can’t be used independently. You’re also dropping rumble and NFC, but that’s pretty minor compared to the level of comfort you’re achieving. Plus, picking up all these extra features is going to cost you significantly more than today’s Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are offering.

If you don’t want to lose the more compact vibe of the Switch there’s also theHori Split Pad Compactto consider. I didn’t experience the same level of comfort with this smaller model when I tested it back in April, but there are still some curves to keep your hands relaxed and it’s certainly wider than a set of Joy-Cons. You won’t, however, have to lug a chunky set of controllers around with you here. You can find out more about the two models in myHori Split Pad Pro vs Compacthead-to-head.

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Managing Editor of Hardware at GamesRadar+, I originally landed in hardware at our sister site TechRadar before moving over to GamesRadar. In between, I’ve written for Tom’s Guide, Wireframe, The Indie Game Website and That Video Game Blog, covering everything from the PS5 launch to the Apple Pencil. Now, i’m focused on Nintendo Switch, gaming laptops (and the keyboards, headsets and mice that come with them), PS5, and trying to find the perfect projector.

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