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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller vs Nintendo Switch Split Pad

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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

  • About 246 g.
  • Bluetooth 3.0 connection.
  • 1,300 mAh battery.
  • USB Type-C.
  • Motion sensing: accelerometer and gyroscope.
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 Pro Controller is a wireless game controller, while the Nintendo Switch Split Pad is a handheld game-controller pair; the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller costs KSh 2,500 less.

Motion sensing

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Accelerometer
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
Motion controls and IR camera are not included

Supported platforms

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED Model
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
Nintendo Switch handheld mode

Product type

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Wireless game controller
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
Handheld game-controller pair

Haptic feedback and force feedback

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
HD rumble
Nintendo Switch Split Pad
HD rumble is not included

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

  • Lower price: KSh 11,000 (vs KSh 13,500).
  • Supported platforms: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED Model.
  • Product type: Wireless game controller.

Nintendo Switch Split Pad

  • Supported platforms: Nintendo Switch handheld mode.
  • Product type: Handheld game-controller pair.

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PriorityNintendo Switch Pro ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
Motion sensingAccelerometer and gyroscopeMotion controls and IR camera are not included
Supported platformsNintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED ModelNintendo Switch handheld mode
Product typeWireless game controllerHandheld 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 Pro ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
BrandNintendo—
ModelNintendo Switch Pro ControllerSplit Pad Pro
Product typeWireless game controllerHandheld game-controller pair

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Pro ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
Dimensions106 x 152 x 60mm—
WeightApproximately 246g—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Pro ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
Battery and runtime1300mAh internal lithium-ion battery; approximately 40 hours, depending on use—
ChargingUSB Type-C; approximately 6 hours with the specified Nintendo adapter or USB charging cable—

Controls

Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationNintendo Switch Pro ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
Buttons and control layoutTwo analogue sticks, directional pad, A/B/X/Y and shoulder controls, HOME and Capture buttonsFull-size analogue sticks, directional pad and large shoulder buttons
Motion sensingAccelerometer and gyroscopeMotion 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 Pro ControllerNintendo Switch Split Pad
Supported platformsNintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch OLED ModelNintendo Switch handheld mode
Connection methodsBluetooth 3.0; USB Type-C charging connection—
Accessory supportNFC amiibo support; amiibo sold separatelyCompatible with the separately sold Split Pad Attachment; NFC is not included

Similarities

  • Both belong to the Nintendo platform.

In summary

Get the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller if you want a wireless game controller, or the Nintendo Switch Split Pad if you want a handheld game-controller pair.

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