It’s cute, but very similar to the Split Pad Pro.
Hori released the crowd-pleasingmuch more comfortable. It’s basically like using Nintendo’s Switch Pro controller in handheld mode, giving you bigger buttons, analog sticks, and cozy grips to accompany your play sessions.
Now, it’s experimenting with a slightly smaller pastel-colored version called the Split Pad Compact. In the US, the Compact is releasing on October 2nd at Best Buy for $49.99 , the same price as the Pro model. You’ll be able to buy it in light gray with yellow or in apricot red.It’s cute. I’ll give it that. Though, I’ll say right up top that there’s little reason to buy it if you already own the Split Pad Pro.
Despite not having “Pro” in the name, the Compact comes with the same customization features as the Split Pad Pro, including assignable back paddles and the option to engage turbo mode for superfast button presses. I personally don’t get a whole lot of use out of these buttons, but they’re here if you want to have a custom experience, which is great for a set of $50 controllers even if you rarely utilize it.As for its differences, Hori made some adjustments so the Compact fits in smaller hands.
I mentioned that the Split Pad Compact will be available starting October 2nd at Best Buy, but it’s coming to more retailers later in the month. It’ll launch at Target on October 10th and at Walmart starting October 20th. Given that the Pro model is on Amazon, I imagine it’ll be available there, too.Subscribe to get the best Verge-approved tech deals of the week.Please confirm your subscription to Verge Deals via the verification email we just sent you.
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