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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers vs Nintendo Switch Split Pad

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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

  • Bluetooth 3.0 connection.
  • 525 mAh battery.
  • Weighs about 49 g.
  • Charging: approximately 3.5 hours.
  • Motion sensing: accelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers.
KSh 11,000In Stock
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Nintendo Switch Split Pad

Nintendo Switch Split Pad

  • Motion controls and IR camera are not included.
  • Remapping and profiles: assignable rear triggers and Turbo function.
  • Supported platforms: nintendo Switch handheld mode.
  • Buttons and control layout: full-size analogue sticks.
KSh 13,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

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.

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

Supported platforms

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
Nintendo Switch handheld mode

Product type

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
Left and right wireless game controllers
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
Handheld game-controller pair

Haptic feedback and force feedback

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers
HD rumble
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
HD rumble is not included

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers

  • Lower price: KSh 11,000 (vs KSh 13,500).
  • Product type: Left and right wireless game controllers.

Nintendo Switch Split Pad

  • Product type: Handheld game-controller pair.

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PriorityNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersNintendo Switch Split Pad
Motion sensingAccelerometer and gyroscope in both controllersMotion controls and IR camera are not included
Supported platformsNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch handheld mode
Buttons and control layoutSeparate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttonsFull-size analogue sticks, directional pad and large shoulder buttons
Product typeLeft and right wireless game controllersHandheld game-controller pair
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHD rumbleHD rumble is not included

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersNintendo Switch Split Pad
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R)Split Pad Pro
Product typeLeft and right wireless game controllersHandheld game-controller pair

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersNintendo Switch Split Pad
DimensionsEach controller: 102 x 35.9 x 28.4mm—
WeightJoy-Con (L): approximately 49g; Joy-Con (R): approximately 52.1g—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersNintendo Switch Split Pad
Battery and runtime525mAh internal lithium-ion battery per controller; approximately 20 hours, depending on use—
ChargingApproximately 3.5 hours, attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip—

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersNintendo Switch Split Pad
Buttons and control layoutSeparate left and right controls with analogue sticks, face buttons and shoulder buttonsFull-size analogue sticks, directional pad and large shoulder buttons
Motion sensingAccelerometer and gyroscope in both controllers; IR Motion Camera in Joy-Con (R)Motion controls and IR camera are not included
Haptic feedback and force feedbackHD rumbleHD rumble is not included
Remapping and profiles—Assignable rear triggers and Turbo function

Compatibility & Connection

Compatibility & Connection specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Joy-Con ControllersNintendo Switch Split Pad
Supported platformsNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch handheld mode
Connection methodsBluetooth 3.0—
Accessory supportNFC amiibo support in Joy-Con (R)Compatible with the separately sold Split Pad Attachment; NFC is not included

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Nintendo platform.

In summary

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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