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HORI Split Pad Pro vs Microsoft Xbox Nano Controller

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Xbox Nano Controller

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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

NSW-298U2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026SKU: NSW-298U. The Black style of the HORI USA store.

EP2-69808, EP2-6981512Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-nano-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-robot-white/JJGXP3LWCGRead 21 October 2026US listing Model Number EP2-69808. The listing's 5.74 x 1.98 x 2.81 in and 0.34 lb match the Currys box figures, not the 99 g controller, so they are not used14Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-nano-controllerRead 21 October 2026Australian listing Model EP2-69815 (XBXCNANO). The US listing has EP2-69808, so the model number differs by region. Regional rows are not stored because the markets of each model are not stated

GTIN / EAN

8100509101015Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08FJ7XY3BRead 23 October 2026Amazon US: UPC 810050910101, model number and part number NSW-298U. The same code is the EAN 0810050910101 on European retailer listings. Amazon's Wireless connectivity tag is wrong and is not used.

19638880818212Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-nano-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-robot-white/JJGXP3LWCGRead 21 October 2026US listing UPC 196388808182

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

10 August 20201Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026HORI USA press release dated Los Angeles, August 10, 2020: new Split Pad Pro colors, preorder from 10 August 2020.

14 October 20262Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Xbox Wire post dated 14 October 2026, pre-orders open that day

Status

Available7Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/hori-split-pad-pro-for-nintendo-switch-black/J3GTV3L8XJRead 23 October 2026Best Buy US lists model NSW-298U, SKU 10203867, at $46.55 with Add to Cart on 2026-10-23, 1,153 reviews. Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model.

Available2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Pre-orders open on 14 October 2026. Availability begins in November 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$49.991Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro (Black) - $49.99 USD MSRP. US price, excl. tax.

$49.992Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026USD 49.99. Post says pricing varies by country. Excludes US sales tax

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€49.993Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Gamepads-Hardware-255540/News/Xbox-Nano-Controller-Microsoft-Mini-Gamepad-99-Gramm-1556790Read 20 October 2026Article gives EUR 49.99 RRP and release on 4 November 2026 in 36 countries including Germany. Price includes VAT as published. Microsoft Store pages did not load, so the maker's EUR page was not read5Press articlekitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/microsoft-introduces-compact-xbox-nano-controller-launching-this-novemberRead 20 October 2026Lists GBP 44.99 / USD 49.99 / EUR 49.99 for the launch. Euro price includes VAT as published. Country not named

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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AR, AU, AT, BE, BR, CA, CN, CO, CZ, DK, DO, FI, FR, DE, GT, HK, HU, IE, IT, JP, KR, MX, NL, NZ, NO, PA, PE, PL, PT, SK, ES, CH, TW, TT, GB, US2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Xbox Wire list of 36 launch countries, converted to ISO codes. Additional markets to follow

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Translucent Black1Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Release names the new colors Black, Midnight Blue and Volcanic Red. The product page names the Black one Translucent Black.2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Translucent Black design.

Robot White7Retailer pagecurrys.co.uk/products/xbox-nano-wireless-controller-white-10308865.htmlRead 21 October 2026UK retailer Specifications tab lists Colour: White, as a pre-order for 4 November 2026. The maker's page names no colour. The listing also shows 192 g, 71.4 x 50.4 x 145.7 mm and 12 programmable buttons, which contradict the maker's 99 g and one Action Button, so they are not used8Press articlegalaxus.de/en/page/xbox-nano-controller-the-smallest-microsoft-gamepad-ever-44100Read 21 October 2026Galaxus news article of 15 October 2026 says the Nano is available in white. The same article says the controller relies on classic potentiometers. That is the editor's statement and not a maker statement, so stick_technology is not stored12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-nano-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-robot-white/JJGXP3LWCGRead 21 October 2026US listing names the colour Robot White, the maker's colour name for its white controllers. Release date 4 November 2026 matches

Form factor

Detachable pair4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Included: Controller (L) x 1 and Controller (R) x 1. Each half slides along the rails of the Nintendo Switch console. It only works attached to the console in Handheld Mode, not in TV Mode or Tabletop Mode and not as a wireless controller.

Gamepad1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout diagram: left stick above the control pad on the left half, A/B/X/Y above the right stick on the right half. This is the offset layout.

Offset1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026From the maker's gallery photos: left stick top left, D-pad bottom left, right stick bottom right, ABXY top right

Face button labels

Nintendo4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout diagram labels the X, Y, A and B buttons.

Xbox1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026From the maker's gallery photos: A, B, X, Y in the Xbox arrangement and colours

Made by the platform holder

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Made by HORI, licensed by Nintendo. Not made by Nintendo.

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026

Compatibility

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Platforms

Nintendo Switch1Press releasestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-new-colors-press-releaseRead 23 October 2026Release: Not a wireless controller - only for handheld mode. Nintendo Switch handheld mode only. The product page and Best Buy add the Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, which is part of the Nintendo Switch platform.

Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Compatible with XBOX Series X|S, XBOX One, XBOX on PC, Windows, Android, iOS. Page also lists select Smart TVs, which have no platform option

Connection per platform

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BMicrosoft Xbox Nano Controller

Platform	Connection	All features
Xbox Series X|S	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Xbox One	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	Xbox Wireless	Not available
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Windows	USB (wired)	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	No
iOS	Bluetooth	No

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs: Xbox Wireless for XBOX consoles. Bluetooth for Windows 10/11 PCs, tablets, iOS, Android and compatible Smart TVs. The Windows 11 footnote in the maker's retail copy (see the JB Hi-Fi and Amazon entries) adds a compatible USB-C cable and the Xbox Wireless adapter, so those two Windows rows come from there. Android and iOS rows are marked as not full features because the same footnote says some functionality is not supported14Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-nano-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same footnote: Windows 11 over Bluetooth, USB-C cable or Xbox Wireless adapter. Android, iOS and Bluetooth: select devices and versions, some functionality not supported. The listing also gives 1 year manufacturer's warranty for Australia15Retailer pageamazon.com/XBOX-Nano-Controller-Gaming-Console/dp/B0HHPXNZC9Read 21 October 2026Same footnote, including that some functionality is not supported on Android, iOS and Bluetooth. The page also says USB-C cable required for charging, sold separately, and that Action Button programming on PC requires the Xbox Accessories app

Official licence

Officially Licensed by Nintendo2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Officially Licensed by Nintendo.

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Input modes

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Mode switching

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Native Steam Input supportiOfficial Steam Input integration that exposes controller-specific inputs. This does not mean a game uses the Steam Input API or that the controller has only one input protocol.

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Wakes the supported consoleiWhether the controller can wake a supported console from sleep. The applicable console or Steam Machine is identified in source notes.

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Max phone length

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Works with phone case

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Connectivity

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Connections

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Xbox Wireless, Bluetooth, USB (wired)1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Xbox Wireless and Bluetooth on the maker's page. The Windows 11 footnote in the maker's retail copy adds a compatible USB-C cable, so usb_wired is stored14Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-nano-controllerRead 21 October 2026Same footnote: a compatible USB-C cable is one way to connect to Windows 1115Retailer pageamazon.com/XBOX-Nano-Controller-Gaming-Console/dp/B0HHPXNZC9Read 21 October 2026Same footnote: a compatible USB-C cable is one way to connect to Windows 11

Controller Bluetooth versioniBluetooth version implemented by the controller. Host device minimum requirements are not the controller’s Bluetooth version.

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Wireless receiver

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Sold separately1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Includes: Wireless controller only. The page names no receiver. The Windows 11 footnote in the maker's retail copy names the Xbox Wireless adapter, sold separately14Retailer pagejbhifi.com.au/products/xbox-nano-controllerRead 21 October 2026Maker's footnote copied in the listing: Windows 11 requires Bluetooth, a compatible USB-C cable or an XBOX Wireless adapter, each sold separately15Retailer pageamazon.com/XBOX-Nano-Controller-Gaming-Console/dp/B0HHPXNZC9Read 21 October 2026Important information in the listing repeats the maker's footnote: Windows 11 requires Bluetooth, a compatible USB-C cable or an XBOX Wireless adapter, each sold separately

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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Wired connector

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USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Page says it requires a USB-C cable for charging, sold separately. A cable is not in the box

USB

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Detachable cable

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Cable length

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Cable type

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Claimed polling rate by connectioniMaker-claimed report rate for the stated connection and platform. Tournament modes or protocol requirements go in source notes. This is not input latency or a reviewer measurement.

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Polling rate wired

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Polling rate wireless

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Polling rate Bluetooth

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Sticks

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Stick sensor

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Stick module nameiPublished module part number or maker-branded stick mechanism. A brand name does not establish the component manufacturer.

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Stick resolution (claimed)

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Default dead zone (claimed)

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Adjustable dead zoneiTrue when the stick dead zone can be changed on the controller or in an app. A switch between the default and a zero dead zone counts.

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Adjustable response curve

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Adjustable stick tension

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Tension levels

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Stick throw

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Stick gate

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Stick click (L3/R3)

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout lists L Stick Button and R Stick Button.

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Swappable stick tops

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Stick tops includediStick cap styles included in this configuration. Counts fitted caps as well as spare caps. Optional caps sold separately are not included.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Stick calibration

On the device4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Rotate the sticks two or three times in large circles with the product attached. It does not work with the Calibrate Control Sticks option in the Switch HOME Menu.

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Triggers

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Trigger sensoriDigital is on or off. Analog is for analog triggers whose sensor no source names.

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Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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Trigger stop positions

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Trigger stop type

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Shortest trigger travel

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Adjustable trigger dead zone

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Hair trigger mode

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Adaptive triggers

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Buttons

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Face button switches

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Face button switch nameiPublished switch or mechanism name. May be the maker’s branded design rather than a component part number.

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Swappable face buttons

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Bumper switches

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D-pad

Cross2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026The maker's product photos show a plus-shaped D-pad. The release and page call it a precision D-pad.

Cross1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026From the maker's overview photo: a four-way cross D-pad on a round base at the bottom left

D-pad switches

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Rear grip buttons or paddlesiMaximum number of additional rear grip inputs the controller supports. Excludes standard shoulder buttons and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT), extra shoulder buttons and front buttons. Removable paddles are counted when fitted. Check the box contents for included paddles.

22Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Assignable rear triggers. The manual names them the FL and FR buttons on the grips. The back ZL and ZR buttons are standard shoulder triggers and are not counted.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Back view lists ZL Button, ZR Button, Release Button, FL Button and FR Button. FL and FR are the extra rear buttons.

01Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Maker's gallery photo of the back shows four feet and a flat panel with no rear buttons or paddles. The page names the front Action Button as the only extra input. Gizmodo also says there are no extra back buttons9Press articlegizmodo.com/xbox-nano-controller-2000826304Read 21 October 2026Gizmodo says the Nano contains all the typical gamepad inputs but lacks any extra back buttons. The maker names only the front Action Button as an extra input. Stored as 0

Rear grip input typeiPhysical form of the additional rear grip inputs. Swappable means the same slots accept alternative button and lever or paddle shapes.

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Removable rear paddlesiWhether rear paddles or lever-shaped back buttons can be removed by the user. This does not count the standard shoulder buttons or triggers.

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Additional shoulder buttonsiAdditional physical shoulder or bumper buttons. Excludes standard L1/R1/L2/R2 or LB/RB/LT/RT controls and rear grip inputs.

04Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Front and back views show only L, R, ZL and ZR on the shoulders, plus FL and FR on the rear.

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Additional remappable buttonsiCounts additional remappable controls across the rear, shoulders and front. Excludes normal face buttons, D-pad directions, stick clicks, standard shoulders and triggers, and system or profile buttons. Optional removable paddles count when fitted.

22Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Assignable rear buttons FL and FR, set from the ASSIGN buttons (manual).4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Assign Mode: the Controller (L) button function can be assigned to the FL button, the Controller (R) button function to the FR button. Two assignable rear buttons.

11Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Page names one programmable Action Button. Button mapping is customised in the XBOX Accessories app. Counted as one additional remappable button. Xbox Wire says the Action Button can be set for screenshots, gameplay capture and other shortcuts

On-controller remappingiAt least one configurable gameplay button can be remapped using controller controls without a companion app. Does not imply that every button is remappable without software.

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Assign Mode is set with the ASSIGN buttons on the controller, with no app.

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Custom onboard profilesiNumber of additional named or custom profiles stored on the controller, beyond any separate default bank identified by the maker. Excludes app-only profiles. Does not assume the default bank is immutable.

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Profile switch controliA dedicated button, or a dedicated function button used in a combination, that switches saved controller profiles.

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Turbo

Yes2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Features: Assignable rear triggers, Turbo functionally, and more.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Turbo and Turbo Hold on the TURBO buttons. Speed steps 5, 10 and 20 times per second. Amazon copy says 5, 12 or 20, and the manual is followed.

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Macros

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Share or capture button

Yes4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Layout lists the Capture Button on the left half.

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Feedback

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RumbleiFeedback features as published. Trigger rumble means dedicated trigger-vibration feedback, separate from motor-driven adaptive trigger resistance. HD haptics follows the maker’s stated high-definition feedback feature.

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Rumble motor type

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Rumble motors in grips

08Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/hori-split-pad-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026First reviewed February 2025, tested on a special edition with the same hardware: Unlike the Joy-Con, you also don't get HD Rumble (or any vibration for that matter). The review lists 2x remappable rear input and says each half weighs 0.18 lbs / 80 g, which confirms the manual's 80 g and 65 x 110 x 28 mm are per half. No pair weight is published, so weight_g is left out.

010Press articletheshortcut.com/p/xbox-nano-controller-specsRead 21 October 2026Article of 21 October 2026 quotes a reply by the official Xbox DACH account on X, dated 15 October 2026: the Nano Controller has no vibration function. Stored as 0 motors. The rumble list is left out because the schema has no option for no rumble

Trigger rumble motors

08Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/hori-split-pad-pro-reviewRead 23 October 2026No vibration at all, so no trigger motors.

010Press articletheshortcut.com/p/xbox-nano-controller-specsRead 21 October 2026Same Xbox DACH reply, no vibration function, so no trigger motors. Stored as 0

Adjustable rumble

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Motion and touch

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Gyroscope

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera. The manual also lists Gyroscope and Accelerometer as unsupported.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: Gyroscope, Motion IR Camera, Accelerometer, Player LED, HD Rumble, HOME Button Notification LED, NFC.

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Combined motion sensor axesiTotal gyroscope and accelerometer axes. A three-axis gyroscope plus a three-axis accelerometer is a six-axis motion sensor.

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Gyro as mouse

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Touchpad

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Touchpads

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Clickable touchpadiSupports a press-to-click action, including pressure-sensed haptic clicks. Does not imply a mechanically moving switch.

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NFC

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: NFC.

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IR camera

No2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026Does not include Motion Controls, HD Rumble, NFC, or IR camera.4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Not supported: Motion IR Camera.

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Built-in display

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No11Press articletheverge.com/news/1011216/xbox-nano-controller-release-date-pricingRead 21 October 2026The Verge, 14 October 2026: the tiny screen seen in earlier leaked images is not part of the final shipping model. The same article names a USB-C port at the rear and a pairing button, which have no field. Windows Central of the same date says the Nano has no Hall effect or TMR sticks, and Galaxus says it relies on potentiometers. Neither is a maker statement, so stick_technology is left out

Light bar

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RGB lighting

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Lighting zones

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Measured

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Measured input latencyiHardware-measured latency for the documented stock setup. Connection, input, operating system, input mode, firmware, tester and settings are recorded in source notes. Polling rate is a separate report-rate measurement. Different setups are separate rows.

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Button latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)iHighest average latency among the stored reviewer setups for this connection and input. It is not the maximum individual event or a guaranteed result for every platform. See source notes for each setup.

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Measured stick testsiReviewer measurements for each stick under the connection, input mode, firmware and calibration settings documented in source notes. Inner dead zone reported as absent is stored as zero. Outer dead zones in mm are not converted to percent.

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Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Circularity error (measured, worst stick)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer-measured runtime under the connection, activity, rumble and lighting settings stated in source notes. Missing setup cells are unknown, not disabled.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer measurement from an empty battery to full. Source notes identify the power source, connection, controller operating state and test method when published. Partial charges and maker claims are excluded.

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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3.5 mm jack

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Jack works over

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Speaker

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Microphone

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Microphone mute controliDedicated physical button or switch on the controller that mutes a built-in or connected headset microphone. Excludes a normal gameplay button assigned to mute through software.

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Expansion port

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Battery and charging

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Battery type

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026The manual lists no battery, charger or charging port. The sticks calibrate only while attached and the power supply is on, so the halves take power from the console. This is read from the manual and is not an explicit battery statement.

Built-in1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Battery: Internal, rechargeable battery

Batteries

04Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026No battery named in the manual.

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Batteries included

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Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Internal rechargeable battery is part of the controller

Battery capacity

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Battery energy

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker-claimed runtime. Missing connection, rumble or lighting cells mean that the maker did not state that condition. A plus sign or up-to qualifier is preserved in source notes.

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Longest claimed battery lifeiLargest numerical runtime figure in the stored maker claims. A 35+ hour claim is a lower-bound figure, not an upper limit. Up-to, approximate and plus qualifiers are preserved in source notes.

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Charging connectoriConnector used for charging a rechargeable battery. On AA-powered controllers, USB charging requires a compatible rechargeable pack and does not recharge ordinary AA cells.

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026No charging connector in the manual.

USB-C1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Requires a USB-C cable for charging, sold separately

Full charge time (claimed)iMaker-claimed charging time from an empty battery to full. Charger, cable and controller power state are noted when published.

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Charging dock

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Dock

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Play while charging

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Battery indicator

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Build

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Shell material

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Grip texture

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Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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Software

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Companion app

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Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Page: customise button mapping with the XBOX Accessories app

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User firmware updates

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Dimensions and weight

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Body dimensionsiController body dimensions, excluding packaging and dock. Width is side to side across the front face. Height is top to bottom across the front face. Depth is front-to-back thickness. Maker axes are reordered when needed without changing the published lengths.

Width65Height110Depth28mm(2.6 × 4.3 × 1.1 in)4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Specifications: Dimensions (approx) (W)65mm x (H)110mm x (D)28mm. The manual does not say per controller. The pair cannot be 65 mm wide, so the size is read as one half, as for the Joy-Con. Width is the front-face width, height the top to bottom size.

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Weight (claimed)iMaker-published controller weight with its battery. Fitted sticks, paddles or other accessories and any published tolerance are stated in the source notes. Excludes packaging and dock.

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99g(3.5 oz)2Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2026/10/14/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Post states just 3.5 ounces, a little over 5 inches long. Grams come from Inven Global and PC Games Hardware, see their entries3Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Gamepads-Hardware-255540/News/Xbox-Nano-Controller-Microsoft-Mini-Gamepad-99-Gramm-1556790Read 20 October 2026German news article states about 99 g, which matches the maker's 3.5 ounces. Width given as a little over 12.7 cm, not stored because the maker says only a little over 5 inches. Maker's grams not found4Press articleinvenglobal.com/articles/27205/smallest-ever-xbox-controller-revealedRead 20 October 2026States 99 g and about 12.7 cm long, with a built-in rechargeable battery

Certifications

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Other certifications

FCC Part 15 Class B4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026English FCC note: tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. No FCC ID is printed. Manual dated February 2023, code 2033-33U.

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In the box

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Controller (L) x 1, Controller (R) x 1, Instruction manual x 14Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026Included list, English: Controller (L) x 1, Controller (R) x 1, Instruction manual x 1.

Wireless controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026Tech Specs, Includes: Wireless controller

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Carrying case

None4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026The Included list has no case.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

0.25years4Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/81beFOLnEKL.pdfRead 23 October 2026US warranty: 90 days from the original date of purchase, stored as 0.25 years. The EU text sends claims in the first 30 days to the retailer.

0.25years12Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/microsoft-xbox-nano-wireless-controller-for-xbox-series-x-xbox-series-s-xbox-one-pcs-and-cloud-enabled-devices-robot-white/JJGXP3LWCGRead 21 October 2026US listing Warranty - Parts and Labor 90 days. Matches Microsoft's US and Canada limited hardware warranty, which gives 90 days for Xbox accessories. The Microsoft Store page carries a generic 1 year line, and Currys UK and JB Hi-Fi AU list 1 year, so the term differs by market. Stored as 0.25 years for the US13Maker spec sheet (PDF)download.microsoft.com/download/e/0/b/e0bb27c1-33c1-469c-b88d-50823137dd49/HW-WARR-EN-NA(05-23)v.1.pdfRead 21 October 2026Microsoft Manufacturer's Limited Hardware Warranty, US and Canada, May 2023, section 2 Duration: 90 days for all Xbox Accessories except Elite Wireless Controller Series 2. The Nano is not named, as it is newer than the document

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Links

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Product page

stores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switch2Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/switch-split-pad-pro-black-for-nintendo-switchRead 23 October 2026

www.xbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-nano-controllerRead 20 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

stores.horiusa.com/NSW-298U/manual3Maker product pagestores.horiusa.com/NSW-298U/manualRead 23 October 2026HORI USA support page: Split Pad Pro Series for Nintendo Switch Instruction Manual, for SKU NSW-298U.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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