This was unexpected... | Split Pad Compact vs Nitro Deck
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- čas přidán 29. 09. 2023
- As the Nitro Deck is shipping out, more and more people have questions about whether or not it will deliver the experience promised. It does...BUT is that experience actually what you want?
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Thanks for your awesome and honest comparison here. It’s been hard to find NiteoDeck reviews from people who didn’t receive review units. I have no problem with that at all, but it seems the people who got this free have been raving more than the few folks I’ve seen who had to buy theirs. I’m gonna stick with the Split Pad Compacts for now.
Glad it was helpful! I hope all reviews moving forward feel this way
Yep, I bought one and tried to convince myself I was okay with the right stick, but it’s awful.
This was a very good video. Great b-roll, great editing, very good flow in terms of the points you're covering, and the way you cut it.
The nitrodeck was a must for me in comparison cause my 2 split pad pros have had/gotten stick drift and nitrodeck added gyro for aiming in totk which was awesome
Totally valid if you find value
I just don't understand how stick drift can happen in 2024.
Love the comparison videos! Extremely informative, keep these comin!
You got it!
Love the vid and appreciate the comparison/review. The unibody “sled” option has always been interesting to me, but ultimately falls short due to the reasons you provided. I got the Split Pad Compacts within days of getting my Switch at the tail end of 2022, and love them. I’d love them more if they had rumble and amiibo support (which I didn’t think I’d really care about at the time) but they serve their purpose well. From what I’ve seen (and for me) the Split Pads win on all counts. The Switch is largely about convenience and if you’re only ever going to have it sit in the Nitro Deck or something like it then you’re fine, but that’s not me.
It totally is. When it comes to gaming in it I need it to be easy. Every time.
Im still debating between the splitpads. Thanks for the video on my niche problem buddy.
No problem 👍 I get it
Def the video i was looking for. Thanks heaps!!
Can you assign any buttons to the back buttons of those joy-cons? More specifically, can you assign bottoms from the right joy-cons to the left back button? Back buttons are a most for me.
Perfect video. Thank you. I have my nitro deck on the way but love my HORI controller. Almost got rid of them until I saw this. Think I will keep best of both worlds
Yea, why not!
Thanks for the review man. The nitro deck was really made for people like me that use switch almost exclusively or exclusively in handheld mode. I have split pad compact, skull and co neo, binbok style joycons and now the nitro deck. I was very skeptical of the nitro deck after hearing things online. I’ve had it for a week now and it is by far my favorite device. I think the buttons are the best out of any 3rd party controller and I no longer get hand cramps or have my arm go numb in certain positions (happened to me on every other controller I’ve tried)
Totally see that point. I still dont like the placement of the buttons
Excellent review as always...you made a really good point about the "switchability" of the controller...that's something I totally didn't think about when I was considering the ND so I think I'll stick with my Split Pad Pro 😄
Yea that is the whole purpose of the switch to me and if it cat do it, im out
You can't use the split pad pro if I have a small thin dockable case on the Switch itself right? Since it seems those two nubs get in the way.
correct
keep up the awesome reviews man, totally unbiased and informative but most importantly easy to follow on the pros and cons of both options as well as hella entertaining :)
I appreciate it man. Stoked to make videos like this TBH
@@julienmelnick as long as what you are doing is what you love and are passionate about the results will always speak for themselves. You have this "glow" when you get animated while discussing something you're passionate about and it's awesome to see😁😎
dude... thank you. I really appreciate this
@@julienmelnick all the love man✌😎
Great video I did a comparison on the pro vs the nitro deck recently too on IG.
My overall thoughts and dislikes of the nitro deck:
Let me start by saying this is a thick one. It feels robust in the hands and by no means will you feel like you don’t have anything to hold onto.
The Buttons feel great and are the best ones I have used personally and remind me of my pro controller but better IMO. While some people do not enjoy the placement of the right joystick I did not find it gave me an issue. The thumb sticks are great they give you a little bit of resistance but not enough that it’s not enjoyable. The bumpers give you such a satisfying click, they remind me of a mouse click. The D-pad is honestly very similar to the Split Pad Pro. It is not spongy but it's not stiff either. I had no issues with the rear four buttons and find myself just turning them off if I’m in a game that I’m not using them. The stand works great and gives you plenty of angles, not a 90° angle but I didn’t have issues watching things with the available angles. Now for the triggers, I wanted to like them I did but I just am not a fan of them. The action registers with almost no effort, but then you have the rest of the travel of the trigger. So you find yourself with immediate action and then a long follow-up before that action is pressed again. While you can probably train yourself to do a half press it is not something I want to do naturally. Also, I did notice the trigger has an occasional stutter while doing rapid presses in an FPS like Apex Legends. Overall I can say this will be my daily driver from now on unless I am short on space.
6:31 convinced me to keep my split pads. The difference in grip shape is pretty clear. The split pads flare at the bottom to make it easier to grip, glad I don’t feel the need to spend money lol
I have the Hori split pad pro and was using it for a couple months before I got the nitro deck. I was super excited about the nitro deck because I thought it looked good and would feel good in my hands. After many hours of play I can say the Hori split pad pro feels 1000% more comfortable than the nitro deck. The thumb stick placement on the nitro deck is not good and makes my hand cramp up after only a short time of play. The split pad pro is ugly imo but way more ergonomic. The only thing I feel the split pad pro is lacking is rumble.
What a bummer, right?
@@julienmelnickis there a split pad with rumble? Answer the our questions
NYXI Hyperion. Check out the videos@@genieotl
I bought some for my niece and tested them out before and I really liked them. The only thing is I don't think they have some of the Joycon features such as rumble, gyro aiming, and Amiibo support.
Yea I really wish they had that too
I wanted to love the nitro deck so much, I absolutely, almost desperately wanted an oled switch lite pro type caper but the deck falls short.
If the right stick and buttons were placed on the nitro deck, how they are on the split pad compacts and the shape was less squared, (the bottom seems to taper in intead of out???) I would definitely buy one but alas the design is flawed.
I actually ended up cancelling my order and ordered the split pad compact along with the tomtoc case.
Weird seeing this video after the fact and you suggesting the same set up for the same reasons...
woah... well I hope you like it brother. I have been giving satisfye a go
I opted for Mobapad M6 just because Hori lacks a gyro feature, but I do love the quality and in-hand feelings of Hori.
Good review. So I actually am one of those people that ordered a Nitro Deck (it arrives in like 2 days) and I got it for one main reason. My joy cons tend to disconnect from the rail system. Cleaning the contacts didn't seem to help, as it is more of a 'flexing' issue than a dirt issue. Either way, my goal for the Nitro is to bypass the rails entirely. That said I'm starting to get concerned about button placement and scratches as I have heard from a few other reviewers as well.
it will scratch the back and the button placement is brutal
This comparison is what I really wanted to see, since I planned on getting a nitro deck and have the gengar compacts myself. I think I’m gonna pass, the compacts do it for me 100% and are by far my favorite way to play handheld
I would have if I wasn't a reviewer
Ok i have the split pad compact and i find them to be very comfy. My hands just naturally wraps around. But.... lately im using the iine genius in transparent shell and i have to say this is my go to now. Added bonus it could wake up the switch using the home button. You should try it.
Having both i can say i do prefer the nitro deck, HOWEVER, your argument is valid. I could care less if the back of my switch gets scratched because i have the launch oled. I find myself holding my switch with one hand every once in a while while in bed or on the couch and the feeling of the solid built nitrodeck makes it worlds better for me then the split pad. When i use the splitpad and hold it by one controller, it gives me the feeling something is gonna break. Also, ive had 2 splitpads with stick drift, which you dont have to worry about on the nitrodeck due to the hall effect sticks.
Yea for some people this nitro deck is going to be the best thing for them. for me it falls short in the areas I needed it to succeed
Nice review. I’ve been debating between the two, and your review helped convince me to go with Hori.
Thanks man
Another thing to note with the split pad compact is there is no motion control. Not sure if it can wake the system either. Haven’t used the nitro deck but I have the split pad pro. Compact didn’t exist when I got them and these are all setbacks with the pro.
I actually use bin bok controllers now. It has a similar form to the split pad pro. Has a bit more grip though and the only feature it’s really missing is nfc support. It can wake the system, be used wirelessly or as individual joy cons, has rumble and motion controls. Customizable back buttons and turbo function. Even has Lights around the thumb sticks that you can change the color of. They’re surprisingly good controllers. Can get good deals on them too. I got mine with a pro style controller as a bonus for like $60 or $70. I can’t complain about either controller really. They’re both pretty comfortable and function well.
I have been trying the hyperion by nyxi
I've been using the split pad compact for 7 months and it's been fantastic, wanted to see how the nitro deck fared but I guess I'll keep using my split pad for the time being
I have both and find the nitro deck much more comfortable. They are both great options though. I was very skeptical of the nitro deck with all the things I heard online. I ordered on Amazon and thought I may be returning it but I am absolutely in love with it.
@@taintandledoucheinc good to know, I'll consider it for Christmas after all
Definitely some fair takes given what you are after.
For me it solves my issues with the switch. I love having back buttons and the confidence I have in knowing I have Hall effect sticks that shouldn’t realistically drift matters a bunch. It being but chunkier for me at least makes it feel better in my hands for extended play. I will say the placement for reaching the right stick is basically the same as what I have with standard joycons. It’s a problem but one I am a bit willing to overlook despite wanting otherwise.
Sliding it in and out doesn’t bother me too much just cause I just view it as me going from one dock to another.
As always just kind of depends on what you are looking for. I like the vid and the thoughts. 🤘🏾
I'm stoked there is a market for it. It means it will get refined
@@julienmelnick yeah I agree completely. I’ve been talking with them so I’m hopeful for future models
I have the Split Pad Pro and the Nitro Deck and honestly I like the Nitro Deck more. It at least provides some protection and many of the features it is missing I didn't use. I kind of miss rumble occasionally but not enough to think the Nitro Deck was a bad purchase.
7:47 how buttons feels? Not best refer to build quality? Nitro looks little chaper than split pad
My biggest gripe of the split pad compact is you can only map back buttons to the side of the controller it’s associated with (and I wish they had more basic colorways)
PREACH. it is useless for the left hand
Does the split pad compact have hall effect joysticks too? That's definitely one thing that has me leaning towards the nitro deck.
Yes
@@julienmelnickFalse. They do NOT have hall effect joysticks.
my mistake.
💀💀💀
This is why I opted for the NYXI Hyperion Pro.
I am looking into those
I'm looking into those but there aren't enough reviews out there to persuade me to buy them yet. I'd love to know your thoughts on use them.
The built quality on those aren’t good I bought 2 from them lasted 6 months each.
The Hori controllers also don't work wirelessly, while the Nitro Deck does.
Still I love my Split Pad Compact. SO comfortable and ergonomic, especially compared to the stock joycons. I never played handheld until I got those as the stock ones are so uncomfortable.
dude, if it's possible for you, try and review Nyxi Hyperion Pro. So that we can hear your input on that one, thanks!
let me reach out!
@@julienmelnick Appreciate it! My birthday is coming up and before I decide to buy it, I'll hear your opinion, awesome vids btw
I sent them an email so let me see what happens. if they send me product ill do it asap for ya!! also hop into discord so we can chat more
Also plus note for the compact I dropped some liquid and got so scared I ruined them and nope I let em dry cleaned em and they worked perfectly
Great comparison video. You forgot to mention the lack of motion control with the Hori’s. Otherwise everything was spot on and very helpful.
Yea.... I really want to like some of these accessories but at the end of the day the switch by itself wins
Bro the b-roll transition 🔥🔥🔥
its like my proudest moment
Can you play pokemon let's go in handheld mode with these game pads?
they are not powered so no
I got the pros instead of the compact and while they're better than the originals I wish they had some sort of grips on the controller itself
It's still puzzling how there is no left-hand attachable controller that just has a d pad in place of the joy stick, and the buttons down bellow. Especially with all the retro games in the Switch library.
woah... never thought of it that way. GET ON IT HORI!!
Sounds like you need to try the NitroDeck +
I’ve always been interested in the solid body design but if it’s gonna scratch my TotK OLED that’s a solid no. Thanks for the review.
Yea not stoked on it
I have it and it looks like it doesn’t even make full contact with the back of the switch. Don’t think it will scratch it
I feel like the form factor of the deck is for those who basically have no intention of docking the switch. I literally never dock my switch unless I'm going to play smash, the feel of handheld with joycons feels flimsy and uncomfortable so that's why I'm getting the nitro deck. The people who made the nitro deck also explicitly said that it doesn't work as a dock replicator so for those who got the nitro deck thinking it'd work they should have looked into it more. While I appreciate the unbiased review and it not being a reviewers copy, it feels like the nitro deck is simply not for *you*. This shouldn't take away from the product and what it's basically made for, unibody, no joycon drift and it gives the switch a very nice look to it imo. If it's too bulky then it's just not for you either.
Just got mine it’s incredibly disappointing after all the hype I watched on it I was so excited it’s so uncomfortable using the right joystick unfortunately
it really is a missed piece of tech
A teeny tiny underwhelming 7" WOLED screen on the go, Vs a 65" QD-OLED (Samsung S90C) + a high end surround sound system? Yup,100% taking the latter. There's no comparison. The only time i ever play in hand held is for the occasional retro pixel art game and that's only just for kicks. Titles like DK Country Tropical freeze, BOTW, Mario odyssey and practically everything else are at least 1000x better on a big screen TV with a quality SS system. HH wouldn't even be a last resort for me since i just can't appreciate the small screen, and a headphone jack-end popping off the top. :P
I was contemplating on getting the SNES Nitro deck, but i'd probably have little use for it. So tempting, because aesthetically speaking it looks so cool.
@80sHolic7 weird flex but ok lmfao, that's just ur preference congrats. I personally don't have a 2700$ TV and just happen to prefer playing handheld because that's just how I enjoy it
@@DarkMiner100
Not flexing at all, just expressing my preference. I've always felt this way Vs handheld gaming. Handheld gaming was a lot more interesting when the DS Lite & 3DS came out because they offered exclusive unique features that you couldn't get on a TV. Including 3D, AR, dual screens, touch based controls, swap note, etc. The Switch isn't do anything unique in handheld, but there's a LOT of great games there's no denying that, but it just makes it all the more easier for me to want to play them on the TV. :P
And you can actually score a 55"/open box or used version of the same TV that i mentioned for a LOT less. The S90C is the best overall TV based on picture quality and value on the market. But if you prefer handheld, than more power to you.
My only issue with my nitro deck is that it doesn't have doc support built in to the deck but there is plenty of space to fit a mini dock out cable. I saw an HDMI to usb-c cable to is literally a dock add that and I'll buy a nother one tbh
Now put a hacked OLED model in there and you have the best handheld retro console I've ever used
I wish the dpad and right stick were more tucked up and under the other buttons
same
Got them both, at the end these are both very good. But to play I just feel that the split pad compacts are still the better ones.
First of all great video.
So for me I’ve tried and used so many alternatives I’ve used satisfy grip which was for me horrible. I’ve used skull and co grip which was pretty good. I’ve used the split pad pro and compact and to me also horrible and uncomfortable. I personally didn’t like the feeling. I have binbok which is ok, it was comfortable and had allot of great features, just didn’t like the deadzones. I have these GameCube ones that are nice but just a little to big and awkward to hold. Also has a cheap plastic feeling. And I have one from retroflag which you slide in similar to the nitro, it’s really nice and has halleffect, but not really comfortable for to long and looks weird. But the nitro deck in my honest opinion looks super premium and looks really comfortable and nice. I can’t wait to get one, I’ve seen so many reviews all good and a few negative reviews, so I believe in my opinion it’s worth getting I love the way it looks. I don’t care that you can’t dock it never bothered me. Only reason I don’t have one yet is because I can’t decide which version I love the way the GameCube one looks but after seeing your video that snes one looks amazing.
Based on what I have been seeing online the GameCube one has connectivity issues. At least that is how it would seem
@@julienmelnick hmm thanks for telling me that, that’s definitely a first I’m hearing it
Love my split pad pros. Wouldn't change em for anything!
I just wish I did too. they are so big
5:06 what wallpaper is that?
Apples default one
@@julienmelnick damn, i was hoping it was wallpaper engine. still thanks my man
Can it wake the Switch up from sleep mode?
No
You are right about the ergonomics on the nitro deck. I got mine today and was so excited I'd finally be able to play it heldheld without hurting my hands, but it just doesn't work. Having the d-pad and analog stick directly underneath means you have to lift your hands off to reach. Pulling out the bow in totk and aiming with the right analog stick is just plain bad. It's a shame. I really wanted to love it.
It really is a shame because this product had so much promise
Using the NYXI controllers with hall effect sticks I have been thinking about buying the Nitro Deck.
After watching this video tho I dont think I am going to buy it just because of the placement of the sticks and that u have to unslide it all the time. I wish this company would actually switch up the positions of the buttons and sticks, and arrange them more like on a Steam deck for ultimate comfortability!!
I will probably get it, but it would be so much better if they would have just made an exact copy of the ultimate D pad 8 bit do uses 💫🏆✊
Man that would be
A little feedback, Nero spicie person here. The back round music was a little to loud and over stimulating and got hard to hear what you were saying at times.
Thanks for the video.
Satisfy ronin grip is the best hands down and you can dock it without having to take it off
The button placement has been a big deal for me. Hand cramps are real!
It's such a bummer man
Hori Split Compact are great but kinda expensive compared to other joycon alternatives that have a battery, bluetooth and rumble. I got the Gengar version and I enjoyed them but had to return because they were disconnecting too often. It was kinda annoying. Nitro Deck looks good but it's too bulky and I like my Switch slim and easy to travel.
same mane neither really are "IT" for me. now the satisfye grips... GOAT
What is your favourite Star wars Movie? I have to go with New Hope and I like Rogue One from the new ones.
Empire Strikes back
@@julienmelnick ye, fair enough. Empire Strikes back hits differently
It just looks good because if covers the bottom too. I think retroflag is still better for integrated controller for switch.
I have heard a lot of good things about that one.
I just got my Nitro Deck LRG Blue version and like it somewhat. I expected it to feel like my ROG Ally, but naw... the placement is off. It's playable enough, but not perfect.
Right on man. I wish I liked mine more
honestly love the nitro deck. but I have retired it for solely my daughters OG switch. It left scuffs on my legend of zelda OLED so I use my split pad compact over it. thankfully the scuffs aren't super noticable but damn. they almost had something going.
Damn, so the nitrodeck did scuff the back?
@@metalliholic yes. Idk if it is because the Zelda design is raised on the back slightly. With plain switch’s it my not scratch at all
@@TylerKhan Damn, though I did see someone make a video about ordering a very thin sticky felt pad page that you cut out and stick to the inside of the nitro deck to make it soft and not scratch
@@metalliholic that is definitely not a bad idea. I should look for one or maybe something like a thin cover for the switch's back. just wish i would of known before using it though.
Thank you! I knew hori split pad was the correct answer but people keeps saying the nitro deck is better and I dont get it 😅
They're crazy is all. Split Pad isn't the best option, though.
Right on
OLED Switch lite that was still dockable would be AMAZING
Oh man I would love that
Great video have no idea about steam decks but heard they was decent and I think better than the switch not sure but I can't wait to get my switch eventually
Steam Deck is a device of its own
wish the split pad had better chill colors, if did i would buy
The real question is? Does the split pad have stick drift??
It shouldn’t out the box. That would be a real problem.
My Nitrodeck arrived today. As someone who only plays in handheld mode, I really like it. The right stick doesn't bother me. There is room for improvement, but I hope this style controller becomes popular so there will be more options for a Switch 2, assuming we get one.
Julien are getting the ROG Ally?
Maybe
Pretty sure the horis dont have gyro, small difference but noteable
they do not
What I don't like about the Nitro Deck is that you need to press the screen in order to remove the console from it.
DUDE!!! same
Will forever refer it to as Tot Kay from now on
This is the way
Split Pad has one big flaw. The sticks will..stick to the four points of the cross axis, making top down shooters difficult to play, because it screws up your aim.
Interesting. I never realized that
@julienmelnick yeah you can tell in the stick calibration mode. When you rotate the stick you'll notice it sticking.
i solved this using, im not sure what to call them, it like rubber that you put around the sticks(borderlands series fan here)
The real question here is why doesn't the Switch's Tablet itself have gyro and NFC? Phones can manage.
Great question
Features Nitro Deck has that Hori Pads do not:
- Gyro Motion Controls
- Rumble
- Hall Effect Joysticks
- Color Options
- 2 Additional back buttons
- Can be used as an additional wired controller
Yea but the unswitchabe nature kills it.
@@julienmelnickBut i feel like the nitro deck is for those who don’t play docked? I only dock to charge. Now ill just connect it like I do the Steam Deck.
@@metalliholicyeah but the nitrodeck looks uncomfortable so I’ll stick with my red splitpad compacts I love it
@@ghosttiee9212 Nothing wrong with those, I have the white/yellowish ones and they are awesome
@@metalliholicthat’s good.
Some people say the compacts look so ugly but they don’t at all?
you should try NYXI. way better then Hori.
I am going to
Guys, don’t waste your money in this CRKD accessory, just buy a grip case and your switch joycons will be golden
I do agree with being skeptical
I was completely distracted after you open the packaging. Bro, are you OK? chill…
What?
Ja do swojego oleda kupiłem Etui STEELDIGI Red Quahog i też jestem zadowolony i jest dużo tańszy
cool!
As a Father my self of Toddlers, you’ll end up finding out pretty soon that Docking your switch is not it, being able to play on the Go is literally the only way I’m able to play games my PS5 just gathering dust, just don’t have the time to sit down on a coach an play,
That is exactly why I got the PS Portal coming
Same. And for this reason I'll go for Nitro deck. I'll never slide out the switch anymore
Great review. I was going to buy these because I don't wanna wear and tear my totk joycons but finding out it rubs the switch so much. I think I'm going to pass. I was looking at the retro case too because Limited run cases were sold out.
Thats how I feel aout it man
FINALLY SOMEONE NOT SHOWING THE PURPLE ONE
bahaha. gamecube is rad but we get it
I feel like I'm the only person that has a problem with the split pad compacts corners digging into my palms to where it's incredibly distracting and I have big hands so I ended up taking them back.
You had to grasp for straws a bit there to find negatives. ;) Not meant as an attack, though some will of course take offense.
Which similar product has Amiibo-compatible pads? (Answer: stick to the Joycons which are still fine.) I did wish for amiibo support for a "perfect" implementation, but realizing how it connects via usb, I think it is not doable (happy to be proven wrong with another product similar to the Nitro Deck which can use Amiibos). I do not have any Amiibo, but its implementation would have been great.
Right hand stick-if you have only played handheld switch all your life, you will be more than used to it. I cannot see the problem in mine-granted, I am not a "gamer" (yes and no), so I have zero consoles attached to my TV. Only played handhelds for almost 30 years; true story, though my consoles history have been: Coleco Vision (also played Atari games on it via the expansion), NES, Super NES-no other console since then, no ps, ps2, only gameboy color and onwards generations. And I only use the OG Switch with Joycons as a handheld device (has never been connected to a TV). So I admit it could be a problem for some hands or players not used to the Switch layout, but if I have used it with Joycons for years, so can others. I understand it may not be the most ergonomic use of buttons/sticks/pads, but you get used to what you use a lot, and I believe they just wanted to stick to the "original" configuration rather than adding their own ergonomic take, or copying an Steam Deck layout. You admit it is just as it's found on the Switch Lite. I find the final choice fine for my experience and needs, and it is the most valid "con" for those who are picky or used to other controllers. I bet that many of us will appreciate the "stock" layout vs a "better" one-even if you did not. I just don't think it's "bad" or "fatal flaw" as some have stated-maybe for *them*, but do not speak for myself. It could be a real "con," but only conditionally so.
Docking/undocking, etc. that is the part that sounded the most as if you just wanted to attack the ND for being a "unipiece"-of course it would need to be removed! And you remove joycons as well when docked. I truly see no issue at all? Nitro Deck is designed mostly for handheld gaming regardless.
Also, I think that what is popular is hating on the device, to be honest. Reviews tend to be either too good, or "it sucks", when it isn't really perfect nor bad at all. Even the price isn't too much. Let this people do well, and treat them fairly. Perhaps they'll be able to design something more to your liking in the future? But a trash, cheap product, the Nitro Deck is not.
TL;DR Each to their own, many will love the Nitro Deck for its amazing features vs a few minor cons. See if you like it for yourself, and decide. No one in the internet can decide what works and is more comfortable for *you.*
My apologies, and I have been enjoying my own, paid for Nitro Deck for a few days. Only ocassional, accidental pressing of my programmed commands on the back buttons have been a rare issue. Everything else, is far and beyond better than what I expected (especially after reading so many reviews about how bad it felt, its "cheapness", etc. Most have seemingly been written in malice/or with an agenda, as far as it comes accross.)
Happy Holidays to you and all loved ones. No personal attacks meant.
It's cool to see passion behind a product liek you have for the Nitro Deck. Some people really like it like you do. I found it hard to use and a disappointment but that is why the switch is so great. it's versatile in its accessories. For me if I am going to suffer from bad ergonomics I might as well do wit with a machine I feel looks good. and the switch alone is that. the nitro deck makes it feel like we went backwards in innovation.
Lack of rumble is a deal breaker for me, couldn’t care less about the amibos lol, nitro deck is already miles better. I bought a £9 hard shell steam deck case for my Nitro deck and it luckily fits.
I agree
The Hori Split Pad Compact would be the perfect handheld solution if they included gyro/rumble/Amiibo support.
It would be but I feel what they provide is still better than what the Nitro deck is doing
I have the compacts and they feel great but I just can’t play TotK without Gyro.
The only thing I like about that thing is the super Nintendo color. That thing ugly lol
Just don’t dock it
The split pad compact is horrible. Absolutely uncomfortable to hold and no rumble or gyro
I like it better personally
Split pad doesn’t have Gyro
nope
Please do not say tot kay
Please do not tell me what to do
Now compare the hori split pad compact to nyxi (ks42) joycons..
The updated version has better dpads
Which ones are those?