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HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch
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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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| ASIN | B01AJRN4CE |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 2, 2018 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,251 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #201 in Nintendo Switch Controllers |
| Product Dimensions | 6.42 x 3.82 x 1.3 inches; 2.4 ounces |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| Language | Italian |
| Item model number | NSW-119U |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.39 ounces |
| Manufacturer | HORI |
| Country of Origin | China |
| 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 praise the D-pad's quality, noting it's better than the Pro controller's, and appreciate its design, particularly its Zelda theme and how it matches with other Joycons. The build quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it solid while others describe it as poorly made. Moreover, the functionality is limited as it only works when physically connected to the Switch, and customers report issues with the minus button being mushy and the buttons having a different feel. Additionally, the wireless capability is a significant drawback, as the controller lacks this feature entirely.
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Customers praise the D-pad's quality, finding it better than the Pro controller's version, with one customer noting its highly functional design.
"...Great substitute for pro controller and arcade stick, especially if you don't want to carry around or buy these more costly controllers...." Read more
"...The dpad is massively better for platformers, period. Maybe tetris players would agree but that's not something I play so OH WELL...." 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
"...The d-pad itself is very good. The analog stick and L and ZL buttons feel similar to a real Joycon as well...." Read more
Customers love the aesthetics of the controller, particularly its Zelda theme and color, with one customer noting how it matches perfectly with their yellow Pikachu Joycon.
"...on it, it’s easy to install and uninstall and I really dig the Zelda aesthetics a bunch...." Read more
"This joycon is lightweight but durable. The zelda design is really cool, and fits in your hand just like original joycons...." Read more
"...of the features of the official product, but you gain a dpad and a great design in the process...." Read more
"Looks cute and does what it’s suppose to do. Cant use without it being mounted on the switch though...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the controller's functionality: while some report it works well, others note that it only functions in handheld mode and cannot be used standalone.
"...So far it has no drift and does the job." 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
"...this for my new special edition OLED and it looks fantastic and works well so far!..." Read more
"...No problems in functionality and feels almost exactly identical to the original more expensive ones...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the controller's value for money, with some finding it good for the price while others describe it as cheap.
"...It's less expensive than an official joycon for a reason...." Read more
"...You can definitely tell it's a knock off...." Read more
"...Cant use without it being mounted on the switch though. Good product for the money but might as well buy a real controller" 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 have mixed opinions about the controller's build quality, with some praising its solid construction and flawless build, while others report it being poorly made with fragile plastic and breaking after a few months of use.
"This joycon is lightweight but durable. The zelda design is really cool, and fits in your hand just like original joycons...." Read more
"...not entirely shaped like the original Joy-Con nor does it use the same quality materials...." 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
"...Cons: - The minus button is really flappy, it feels loose; terrible quality...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the controller's feel, with some praising the buttons and D-pad while noting that the analog stick matches the original Joycon, while others find it doesn't match the original Joycon experience.
"...The d-pad feels great and responsive, and is perfect for 2D platformers or puzzle games...." Read more
"...But those buttons are rarely used, and the dpad and other buttons feel fantastic...." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...The triggers feel good but different, the shoulder clicks louder but feels good. There's no rumble, or gyro...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the controller's buttons, with some appreciating their clicky nature while others find them mushy and spongy, particularly noting issues with the minus and screenshot buttons.
"...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
"...can not use it if it's detached from console and the minus button is kind of mushy feeling...." Read more
"...The triggers feel good but different, the shoulder clicks louder but feels good. There's no rumble, or gyro...." 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 report significant issues with the controller's wireless capability, noting that it lacks Bluetooth functionality and cannot be used wirelessly.
"...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
"...There are complaints regarding the inability to use it wirelessly and how you can only use it in handheld mode...." Read more
"Will not work wireless fyi read carefully" Read more
"...I'll say the lack of any rumble, motion controls, and lack of wireless mode is a shame, I would've paid more for this choice...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025Style: Super MarioVerified PurchaseThis is exactly as described-- it adds a directional pad to your Switch in handheld mode. The d-pad feels great and responsive, and is perfect for 2D platformers or puzzle games. Hori has a great reputation for making high quality third party controllers, and this is no exception!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023Style: The Legend of ZeldaVerified PurchaseBefore I bought this, HORI, Nintendo Licensed and Zelda themed left Joy-Con replacement controller. I had quite a lot of movement issues in some games on my Nintendo Switch.
But, after using this controller I’ve noticed a marked improvement on how I’m able to move in all my 2D platformer and side-scrolling Switch video games. I just love this thing. I haven’t experienced any issues with thumb stick drift on it, it’s easy to install and uninstall and I really dig the Zelda aesthetics a bunch.
I also found that just doing simple things on my Switch like navigating the eShop and other menus is much more precise now and I don’t overshoot selections anymore. That’s a really great added effect as well I’ve found.
Besides not having the rumble effect and the controller not being wireless like the default Joy-cons. Well, I haven’t noticed any difference in using this new controller and I’m really satisfied with my purchase.
This isn’t my first HORI item I’ve bought either. Everything I purchased from them seems to hold up and work really well in my opinion. Plus, I just feel more confident in buying their stuff, knowing that it is all licensed directly by Nintendo. It’s cool, too, having the one black and one bright red Joy-cons I thought. They go well with the Resident Evil thumb grips I bought recently as well, hehe.
I would say that if you’re struggling in 2D side-scrollers, platformers or just want the more precision that a true D-pad can offer you. Then I would highly recommend this Joy-con controller replacement by HORI. I hope this helped other shoppers and thanks for reading :D.
5.0 out of 5 starsBefore I bought this, HORI, Nintendo Licensed and Zelda themed left Joy-Con replacement controller. I had quite a lot of movement issues in some games on my Nintendo Switch.Superb for 2D games & More
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2023
But, after using this controller I’ve noticed a marked improvement on how I’m able to move in all my 2D platformer and side-scrolling Switch video games. I just love this thing. I haven’t experienced any issues with thumb stick drift on it, it’s easy to install and uninstall and I really dig the Zelda aesthetics a bunch.
I also found that just doing simple things on my Switch like navigating the eShop and other menus is much more precise now and I don’t overshoot selections anymore. That’s a really great added effect as well I’ve found.
Besides not having the rumble effect and the controller not being wireless like the default Joy-cons. Well, I haven’t noticed any difference in using this new controller and I’m really satisfied with my purchase.
This isn’t my first HORI item I’ve bought either. Everything I purchased from them seems to hold up and work really well in my opinion. Plus, I just feel more confident in buying their stuff, knowing that it is all licensed directly by Nintendo. It’s cool, too, having the one black and one bright red Joy-cons I thought. They go well with the Resident Evil thumb grips I bought recently as well, hehe.
I would say that if you’re struggling in 2D side-scrollers, platformers or just want the more precision that a true D-pad can offer you. Then I would highly recommend this Joy-con controller replacement by HORI. I hope this helped other shoppers and thanks for reading :D.
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2025Style: The Legend of ZeldaVerified PurchaseThis joycon is lightweight but durable. The zelda design is really cool, and fits in your hand just like original joycons. So far it has no drift and does the job.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019Style: MarioVerified PurchaseEverything works exactly as expected. I haven't noticed any "drift" issues yet but I don't know if these replacements even have that issue.
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...
- Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023Style: The Legend of ZeldaVerified PurchaseI 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.
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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- Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024Style: Black & Gold PikachuVerified PurchaseThis d-pad joy-con is great for fighting games and retro games. Great substitute for pro controller and arcade stick, especially if you don't want to carry around or buy these more costly controllers. Only set back, it is hand held mode only. You can not use it if it's detached from console and the minus button is kind of mushy feeling. Other than that, overall it feels great to have a d-pad on Switch. Highly recommend!
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lamiaReviewed in Saudi Arabia on May 7, 20234.0 out of 5 stars WORKS
Style: The Legend of ZeldaVerified PurchaseI keep somehow breaking my joy con and having to replace it and 100 dollars is NOT cheap I play animal crossing fall guys indie games and Mario games on it and honestly never notice that it isn’t the fr joycon if you’re someone who plays with the joycons detached I don’t recommend it but if you don’t it’s really just a normal joy con but a little less weight has a d pad and is prettier
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Tomasino RossiReviewed in Italy on June 19, 20195.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo
Style: The Legend of ZeldaVerified PurchaseCorrisponde alla descrizione funziona perfettamente
Brendan JReviewed in Canada on September 21, 20245.0 out of 5 stars Works well, but only in handheld
Style: Super MarioVerified PurchaseWorks well, but only in handheld mode. I consider it 5/5 even though the - button is terrible quality.
Can't use while disconnected from switch, it wont pair and doesn't fit into nintendo sleeves.
Works well, but only in handheld mode. I consider it 5/5 even though the - button is terrible quality.5.0 out of 5 stars
Brendan JWorks well, but only in handheld
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2024
Can't use while disconnected from switch, it wont pair and doesn't fit into nintendo sleeves.
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Steven James BaldwinReviewed in Canada on May 28, 20245.0 out of 5 stars HUZZAH MY SWITCH IS ALIVE
Style: Black & Gold PikachuVerified PurchaseEvery single left-sided official Nintendo joycon that Ive bought began to drift. Im sick of paying 50$ for a joycon that wont work in 2 months; but I want to play handheld. So these super awesome stylish joycons are my savior, they dont have ALL of the bells and whistles the nintendo ones have, but for the price....its AMAZING.
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Jonathan SvenningssonReviewed in Sweden on July 13, 20245.0 out of 5 stars Keep up the good work
Style: Super MarioVerified PurchaseAs usual, att företaget har precis allt som jag behöver att köpa.



























