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HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch
About this item
- 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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Product information
ASIN | B01AJRN4CE |
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Release date | October 2, 2018 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #9,483 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #388 in Nintendo Switch Controllers |
Product Dimensions | 6.42 x 3.82 x 1.3 inches; 1.76 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | Italian |
Item model number | NSW-119U |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
Manufacturer | HORI |
Date First Available | July 20, 2018 |
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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.
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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description. 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.
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.
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024
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.
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.
The only thing that gets slightly annoying is how the console reacts now when you plug or unplug the power cord while you're playing. Since there's no battery in the replacement Joy-Con, the system will freeze and tell you to attach the Joy-Con to the console and you'll just have to press the "A" button. It sometimes also freezes while the game still plays for a bit prompting you to press the "L" and "R" buttons on the Joy-Cons. I've only played two games after having gotten the replacement Joy-Con and each game did one of the two things. I got the first type of freeze (press "A" type) while playing the physical version of I am Setsuna and was getting the second type of freeze (press "L" and "R" type) while playing the physical version of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
The "problem" is more of a quality of life thing than anything else though and is far from a big deal. However the press "L" and "R" type of freeze might cause some problems while playing more action oriented games as I noticed the game still playing even though I couldn't input any commands until the press "L" and "R" prompt came up. The sound also dips during this time.
The only other things I can think of is that it's not entirely shaped like the original Joy-Con nor does it use the same quality materials. Both of these "issues" are only noticeable in one place each that I've noticed anyway. The "-" button is made out of a softer material that is also longer than it needs to be and can "catch" as you try to press it. I've never really needed to press this button for anything though so it's not an issue to me but if you ever need to use it quickly for something, it might cause problems. The other thing is that the Joy-Con's release button is now raised up on a square piece of plastic molded in that spot. It's raised to such an extent that it juts into the tip of whichever finger I have located behind the "L" and "ZL" buttons. 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. It also makes accidentally pressing the release button happen quite a bit more frequently causing other issues. This replacement Joy-Con is designed for handheld mode only 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. It's just a tad bit odd to me.
Now that I think more about it, the color options bother me but I'm just nitpicking now. Why only translucent red Mario, black Pokemon and black LoZ styles? Why not normal Joy-Con colors? I would've liked a neon blue one to properly replace the one I originally had or a neon red to match the other side. Or maybe the neon green and purple or whatever other colors the Joy-Cons come in? I got the Mario version because it was the closest one to looking decent with the neon red on on the other side. Again though, I'm just nitpicking at this point.
Bottom line is that it works and serves the purposes it was designed for.
*EDIT* I went back and read a few other reviews on this and this replacement isn't the same size as the original Joy-Con in other places that I didn't mention in my initial review. I bought myself a grip to go on my Switch a few days ago and while it fits well enough, when I switched out the replacement Joy-Con with the original to see if they were indeed different sizes, I noticed that it fit much better with the original. The grip felt slightly weird when I put it on but I didn't think much of it until I tried it with the original Joy-Con. So if you have accessories that get put onto your Switch, you might want to get a regular replacement Joy-Con instead of this one. As it is, when it's attached to the Switch, it sticks out about a millimeter or so to the left of the controller/system. So anything that wraps around the system or Joy-Con itself might have problems being applied to the Hori replacement due to the size difference and due to how the release button was raised up. I didn't think about any of this as I only have the one accessory for my Switch and it works with the Hori Pad well enough but I can see how this can cause problems with other accessories.
Also it might need repeating that this replacement is for handheld mode only. There are no internal mechanisms inside other than those for the buttons and stick. This 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 system itself. It will only draw power from the Switch itself and from nothing else. Some people seem to have issues with this even though it's clearly stated that it's for handheld mode only. I've only ever played in handheld mode so this was perfect for me.
New bottom line: It works and serves the purposes it was designed for so long as you don't have anything else to add to your Switch system that the slight changes in the size and shape of the Hori Joy-Con might conflict with.
That price though...
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Reviewed in Mexico on January 29, 2024