Motion sensing
- Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
- Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers
- Nintendo Switch Split Pad
- Motion controls and IR camera are not included
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01Selected ![]() Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
KSh 11,000In Stock | 02 ![]() Nintendo Switch Split Pad
KSh 13,500In Stock |
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The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers is a left and right wireless game controllers, while the Nintendo Switch Split Pad is a handheld game-controller pair; the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers costs KSh 2,500 less.
The main differences to help you choose.
| Priority | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers | Nintendo Switch Split Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Motion sensing | Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers | Motion controls and IR camera are not included |
| Supported platforms | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch handheld mode |
| Buttons and control layout | Separate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttons | Full-size analogue sticks, directional pad and large shoulder buttons |
| Product type | Left and right wireless game controllers | Handheld game-controller pair |
| Haptic feedback and force feedback | HD rumble | HD rumble is not included |
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Explore the full specifications, section by section.
| Specification | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers | Nintendo Switch Split Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Nintendo | — |
| Model | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) | Split Pad Pro |
| Product type | Left and right wireless game controllers | Handheld game-controller pair |
| Specification | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers | Nintendo Switch Split Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Each controller: 102 x 35.9 x 28.4mm | — |
| Weight | Joy-Con (L): approximately 49g; Joy-Con (R): approximately 52.1g | — |
| Specification | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers | Nintendo Switch Split Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Battery and runtime | 525mAh internal lithium-ion battery per controller; approximately 20 hours, depending on use | — |
| Charging | Approximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip | — |
| Specification | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers | Nintendo Switch Split Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Buttons and control layout | Separate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttons | Full-size analogue sticks, directional pad and large shoulder buttons |
| Motion sensing | Accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers; IR Motion Camera in Joy-Con (R) | Motion controls and IR camera are not included |
| Haptic feedback and force feedback | HD rumble | HD rumble is not included |
| Remapping and profiles | — | Assignable rear triggers and Turbo function |
| Specification | Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers | Nintendo Switch Split Pad |
|---|---|---|
| Supported platforms | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch handheld mode |
| Connection methods | Bluetooth 3.0 | — |
| Accessory support | NFC amiibo support in Joy-Con (R) | Compatible with the separately sold Split Pad Attachment; NFC is not included |
These products have the same published specifications.
Get the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers if you want a left and right wireless game controllers, or the Nintendo Switch Split Pad if you want a handheld game-controller pair.
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