The name “Split Pad” might sound familiar already.
It has remained our pick for thebest handheld Switch controllerever since.
As the name suggests, the main difference between the Split Pad Pro and its younger brother is size.
The Split Pad Compact is still wider than the Joy-Con, though.
The backside of each of the attachments has a curved design intended to offer improved ergonomics.
The shape is fairly similar to the compact grips featured on ourbest Nintendo Switch grips roundup.
Like the Pro version, the Compact has larger buttons and triggers as well as full-length analog sticks.
It also has a pair of remappable rear triggers, home/screenshot buttons, and turbo functionality.
Keep in mind that the Split Pad Compact is a handheld-only controller.
Hori hasn’t announced plans to give the Split Pad Compact the same treatment.
Nonetheless, the Split Pad Compact is an exciting new Switch controller.
