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HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch

Platform : Nintendo Switch
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 9,278 ratings

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The Legend of Zelda

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  • Add a D-pad to your Nintendo Switch!
  • For use in handheld/portable mode only
  • Perfect for D-pad intensive titles
  • Legend of Zelda artwork and design
  • Officially Licensed by Nintendo

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Give your Nintendo Switch that classic feel with the new 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 classics on Nintendo Switch Online and your favorite Nintendo Switch platformers, puzzle, and fighting games. For portable mode only. Officially Licensed by Nintendo.

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

From the manufacturer

Mario and Zelda Versions Available
Equipped with HORI's World Famous D-Pad
Slides right into your Switch
Exclusively for Handheld Mode
Licensed product

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4.1 out of 5 stars
4.1 out of 5
9,278 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value and appearance of the video game controller. For example, they mention it's a cheap alternative and the Zelda design is a nice added touch. That said, some complain about the wireless connectivity. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, and feel.

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145 customers mention105 positive40 negative

Customers like the value of the video game controller. They say it's a cheap alternative, an affordable replacement, and a great product for the price. Some customers also mention that the trade-off is worth it.

"...My kids also love the design! Great value when you consider how much the replacements cost and how short those last" Read more

"...And great price!" Read more

"I made sure to read the description and all info. The price of this is very cheap because it is a controller that only works when it is connected..." Read more

"...This was a cheap alternative for the time being and it is Zelda so that’s a plus. It’s serviceable. There’s a good dpad...." Read more

123 customers mention114 positive9 negative

Customers like the appearance of the video game controller. They mention that the printed images are cute, and the Zelda design is a nice added touch. The controller looks and works awesome, and it has a great matte finish. Some mention that it matches perfectly with the right joycon.

"...Just make sure you know that when you purchase. It works well, it’s cute, it clips in fine. It is lighter than the wireless ones, but to be expected." Read more

"I bought this for my new special edition OLED and it looks fantastic and works well so far!..." Read more

"...Regardless, looks and works awesome - no drift." Read more

"Love the themed controller and the fact that it doesn't need to be charged." Read more

287 customers mention194 positive93 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the video game controller. Some mention that it's a high quality product, while others say that it feels cheap, flimsy, and like plastic trash. The joystick has broken and makes it hard to play.

"...Having a proper dpad is a huge improvement over the split buttons on the standard JoyCon. And it's a pretty good dpad...." Read more

"...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?..." Read more

"...It also makes accidentally pressing the release button happen quite a bit more frequently causing other issues...." Read more

"...Overall very good design. Not perfect but pretty damn good. That's it for my run on sentence stream of conscious review...." Read more

285 customers mention162 positive123 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the video game controller. Some mention that it works very well, while others say that it doesn't work standalone or in anything that needs a single joycon. It only works when physically connected to the switch.

"...description. Just make sure you know that when you purchase. It works well, it’s cute, it clips in fine...." Read more

"...will not work with the pack in Joy-Con holder controller, it will not work standalone or in anything else that needs it to be removed from the..." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...battery in this which it explains the weight, it won't work outside of the system, tried it for a few games and ring fit, do not put this on the pro..." Read more

110 customers mention53 positive57 negative

Customers are mixed about the feel of the video game controller. Some mention that it feels great and sturdy, while others say that it doesn't feel good when pressed down. The pad can feel squishy and odd when used with an original right joycon.

"...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...." Read more

"...n't like too much is how the small square button and the small minus button feel "squishy" instead of "clicky" like a regular joycon...." Read more

"...The triggers feel good but different, the shoulder clicks louder but feels good. There's no rumble, or gyro...." Read more

"...It causes a bit of discomfort as the original Joy-Con has the release button more flush with the rest of the back of the controller...." Read more

115 customers mention0 positive115 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the wireless functionality of the video game controller. They mention that it doesn't work wirelessly, and that it only works while connected to the system. Some say that the joycon is not wireless-enabled, and it has zero bluetooth functionality.

"...It cannot be used wirelessly. Completely fine, as it is stated in the postdescription. Just make sure you know that when you purchase...." Read more

"...and the other joycon have their own gyro & as I said this will not work wirelessly. The dpad is massively better for platformers, period...." Read more

"...It's only good for using while connected to the system. Which sucks ass." Read more

"...There are complaints regarding the inability to use it wirelessly and how you can only use it in handheld mode...." Read more

99 customers mention23 positive76 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the buttons on the video game controller. They mention that the buttons are not as clicky as ordinary Nintendo joycons, and you can't click them without pushing in with the stick. Some customers also say that the triggers and buttons are just too different and feel unnatural to play. The top button is really clicky, while the minus and capture buttons are mushy. The l buttons feel completely different then the other trigger buttons on other side. Stick drift issues and the buttons do not work as well as a dpad for classic games. The release button feels a bit strange, but works reliably.

"...and doesn't really ever need to be taken off yet the release button is not only more accessible, it can also be triggered accidentally...." Read more

"...The triggers feel good but different, the shoulder clicks louder but feels good. There's no rumble, or gyro...." Read more

"...The trigger seems about the same and the bumper is a bit more clicky. For some reason the minus and capture buttons are soft and mushy...." Read more

"...Only criticism is the (-) button which is a mushy rubber instead of the clicky Njoycon version which feels like it'll rip out if I graze it just..." Read more

60 customers mention13 positive47 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the drifting of the video game controller. They mention that once it starts drifting, there is no sending it in for repair. Some customers also say that the thumbstick drifts after about six months. Overall, most are disappointed with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...Wiggles a little.I have no issue with it only working in handheld mode. Give. The price, thats what I expected...." Read more

"...The only problem is that once it starts drifting there is no sending it in to get fixed like with Nintendo...." Read more

"...BUT. I'm on my third one, because the first two developed horrible drift on the thumbstick, the first one after about a year and the 2nd one after..." Read more

"...Regardless, looks and works awesome - no drift." Read more

It does NOT work apart of the screen
4 Stars
It does NOT work apart of the screen
The only issue is that it would be even prettier if the control has full options
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4.0 out of 5 stars It does NOT work apart of the screen
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
The only issue is that it would be even prettier if the control has full options
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5.0 out of 5 stars Looks great, feels great!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
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.
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João Marcelo Diniz de Oliveira
5.0 out of 5 stars PRODUTO DE QUALIDADE...
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David T.
5.0 out of 5 stars Joycon izquierdo Nintendo Switch Hori.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Joycon izquierdo Nintendo Switch Hori.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 29, 2024
Independientemente de sus limitaciones, el control está excelente, la palanca se siente menos delicada que la de los joycons originales y siento que incluso responde un poco más rápido ante los juegos de lucha, la cruceta es más cómoda que tener los cuatro botoncitos del mando de fábrica y sólo está el detalle de que los gatillos son un poco más duros. La mayoría de las quejas que se leen son porque no se puede usar desacoplado a la consola, pero por eso se aclara ese aspecto en la página, y yo que sólo lo uso en modo portátil, no me veo afectado. Es muy recomendable para quien sólo acostumbre a usarlo así, porque de otro modo, va a resultar frustrante. En lo personal estoy satisfecho.
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