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Hori Nintendo Switch D-Pad Controller (L) (Pokemon: Black & Gold Pikachu) By - Officially Licensed By Nintendo and the Pokemon Company International - Nintendo Switch

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Style: Black & Gold Pikachu


Features

  • Add a d-pad to your Nintendo Switch!
  • For handheld/portable mode only
  • Perfect for d-pad intensive titles
  • Sleek Pikachu black & Gold design and artwork
  • Officially Licensed by Nintendo and the Pokemon company International

Description

Give your Nintendo Switch that classic feel with the d-pad Controller (L) by Hori. Made for the gamer on the go, The d-pad Controller (L) is great for d-pad intensive titles, where Lightning accuracy counts such as NES and SNES classics on Nintendo Switch Online and your favorite Nintendo Switch platforming, puzzles, and fighting games. For portable mode only. Officially Licensed by Nintendo and Pokemon.

Release date: November 23, 2020


Product Dimensions: 4.25 x 6.81 x 1.42 inches; 0.71 ounces


Type of item: Video Game


Language: English, Italian


Item model number: NSW-297U


Item Weight: 0.705 ounces


Manufacturer: Hori


Date First Available: October 6, 2020


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  • Looks great, feels great!
Style: The Legend of Zelda
I bought this for my new special edition OLED and it looks fantastic and works well so far! I guess the only thing I don't like too much is how the small square button and the small minus button feel "squishy" instead of "clicky" like a regular joycon. But those buttons are rarely used, and the dpad and other buttons feel fantastic. Buyers should be aware of the lack of battery and rumble. This controller is intended to be used only while attached to the Switch (portable use only). It states this clearly in the description, so I won't complain about that. Lastly, I use this with the Satisfye Zen Grip Pro and it fits perfectly. Some of the reviewers here claim it does not fit. It absolutely does. Although I haven't measured precisely, it seems to be pretty much the same shape and size as the official joycon. It's less expensive than an official joycon for a reason. You are losing some of the features of the official product, but you gain a dpad and a great design in the process. The bottom line is if you read the product description carefully and know what you're buying, you truly won't be disappointed. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023 by James M. James M.

  • Does What It Says On The Tin
Style: The Legend of Zelda
This JoyCon only works in handheld mode on the Switch. It would be great if it could work outside of that mode, but it does not. So knowing that limitation which Hori is not trying to hide, this is a good product. Having a proper dpad is a huge improvement over the split buttons on the standard JoyCon. And it's a pretty good dpad. Button feel is pretty subjective and this dpad is a little mushy which I think feels pretty good but if you prefer something more clicky you might be disappointed. It reminds me of the DS Lite dpad. At the very least it works correctly, I have not noticed any incidents where it registers the wrong direction which is an issue that seems to plague most modern dpads these days. The rest of the JoyCon is indistinguishable from the standard JoyCons. Same build, same analog stick, same trigger buttons. I do wish they just sold these in standard JoyCon colors instead of the themed designs, but the Zelda one isn't too gaudy. If you play 2D Switch games portably, this is a great buy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020 by Nate L

  • Got platformers? Get this.
Okay let's get this out of the way, it's for portable only, won't work at all wirelessly and no you're not gonna mod it to work that way. That will not be a factor in this review because this thing is advertised as a portable only controller Okay? Okay. The short: The stick is identical to the default Switch joycon stick, if there's a difference I can't feel it. The triggers feel good but different, the shoulder clicks louder but feels good. There's no rumble, or gyro. But that's okay since the Switch and the other joycon have their own gyro & as I said this will not work wirelessly. The dpad is massively better for platformers, period. Maybe tetris players would agree but that's not something I play so OH WELL. The long: The dpad is really nice, it's got a solid roll to it and some say it feels 'squishy' I'd say it feels smooth? Kinda like a softer WiiU pro controller. I like the dpad and I'm kinda picky, but honestly anything that gets me away from the horrible joycon 'dpad' and spares me from the Switch Pro's dpad I'm happy to have. I tried several platformers, Sonic Mania, Freedom Planet, Donkey Kong, Flashback and I can say I felt a lot more in control with it. I know some think there's more precision to be had with the switch's separate buttons for a dpad and sure maybe for Tetris but when you want to roll your thumb over the pad to get to the direction you want and not just stomp in a direction to get what you want? You want a dpad. I easily shaved off a ton of time in a few levels of Freedom Planet putting them more in line with my PC times with the v2 of the XB1 controller. Which was an instant improvement, not some overtime thing. Also given Sonic Mania has a small puzzle game that's like Puyo Puyo, I can say I tried that a few times and never had any mistakes but I'm no pro-puzzle-player. So take that as you will. My one complaint is unique. The joycon detatch button on the back? Is pushed outward, it sticks out on this raised box vs being right out the joycon. This doesn't effect gameplay at all- however I got that Amazon Basics case? And that fits the back of the Switch perfectly. Meaning? This don't fit in it. I'd have to dremel out a hole for it if I was gonna use both together. Look I can't say this any more simply than this: -Do you play platformers portable & the default joycon dpad annoys you? Get this. -Are you worried the joycon isn't good for everything else? Well I just told you it functions as it should so you're safe. -Do you have the amazon basics case? WELL then still yes but you might have to cut a hole because of that protrusion they put the joycon eject button on. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019 by Mike G

  • A TRIFORCE OF TRIUMPH
Style: The Legend of Zelda
HORI has knocked it out the park with this peripheral thankfully I gave it a try because I need to get it to truly get it. 3 kinds of greatness link this joycon to hero status, and first the great price. Second is the sleek design and licensed styling of the zelda/Mario versions available.Third the functionality, I found it every bit as good, in fact better joystick/dpad wise as it's nintendo counter part. Lack of motion control meant nothing to me as I don't use much anyway and if need to can use a regular joycon. All I know is it says a lot that this is the one thats been plugged in since I got it ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2022 by TRU2YOU TRU2YOU

  • Not A Wireless Controller
Style: The Legend of Zelda
Handheld only model. Didn’t notice when I ordered it does not work wirelessly and didn’t realize till after I couldn’t return anymore. I don’t care if it was on the box or said on the amazon order somewhere, all joy con controllers should be wireless capable. This is a scam that they even sell joy con’s (that are detachable) wireless as a product from third party or anyone. Playability of the controller doesn’t even matter since it’s not wireless ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2025 by rob

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