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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.

1914, QAT-00001, EP2-29929, EP2-29919, QAU-00021, EP2-29939, EP2-29915, EP2-29911, EP2-29935, QAT-000022Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgzRead 28 September 2026Microsoft Store part numbers per colour (inventory SKU ids EP2-29929, EP2-29919, QAU-00021, EP2-29939, EP2-29915, EP2-29911, EP2-29935)6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 202610Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_Wireless_ControllerRead 28 September 2026Hardware model 1914, the third revision released November 2020 with Xbox Series X|S15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original manufacturer Carbon Black launch factsheet page 1, Daten SKU QAT-00002, dated availability 10 November 2020. Publisher header targets Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Hosted by distributor.23Retailer pageeetgroup.com/en-eu/qat-00002-microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-black-bluetoothusb-gamepad-analogue-digital-xbox-one-xbox-one-s-xbox-one-x-wid-w128252706Read 7 October 2026Exact distributor catalogue names MPN QAT-00002 and Carbon Black. This independently confirms the marketed regional identity, not only a planned 2020 launch SKU.

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.

889842611588, 8898426115956Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026UPC 889842611588 (GTIN 00889842611588) for model QAT-00001, Carbon Black15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 Daten EAN 889842611595 for exact QAT-00002. Not assigned to original US QAT-00001.23Retailer pageeetgroup.com/en-eu/qat-00002-microsoft-xbox-wireless-controller-black-bluetoothusb-gamepad-analogue-digital-xbox-one-xbox-one-s-xbox-one-x-wid-w128252706Read 7 October 2026Exact QAT-00002 catalogue gives EAN/UPC 889842611595. Other generic catalogue battery/material fields are not imported.

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.

16 March 20204Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026Dated Xbox Wire introduction of the Xbox Series X controller.

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.

Available1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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.

$59.993Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Published as the $59.99 USD starting price

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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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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US, DE, AT, CH15Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 header names Germany, Austria and Switzerland for QAT-00002. The US reference is documented separately. This is the DE/AT/CH regional SKU, not a claim that Switzerland is an EU market.

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.

Carbon Black, Robot White, Shock Blue, Pulse Red, Electric Volt, Deep Pink, Velocity Green, Astral Purple1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20263Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 202615Maker spec sheet (PDF)eno.de/media/5d/e7/0c/1708744272/Xbox%20Wireless%20Controller_Carbon%20Black_418936D.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 title and Inhalt identify Carbon Black for QAT-00002. This confirms only the new regional row, not other colour SKUs.

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.

Gamepad9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 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.

Offset9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: joystick positioning asymmetric

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.

Xbox9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Lists Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11, Android and iOS. macOS and Linux come from gamepadla9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answers: macOS yes, Linux yes

Connection per platform

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

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

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless to consoles, Bluetooth to Windows, iOS and Android. Footnote: some functionality not supported on mobile or Bluetooth2Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-wireless-controller/8xn59crbsqgzRead 28 September 2026Footnote: some functionality not supported on Android, iOS, or via Bluetooth6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026Microsoft product copy: USB-C port for direct plug and play to console and PC25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Live official table read in Chrome. Series X|S controller on iOS requires latest controller firmware and iOS/iPadOS/tvOS 14.5 or later. Bluetooth excludes controller audio and attached accessories.

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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XInput9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

Mode switching

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Button combo17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 revision compatibility section describes long press pairing for Bluetooth and double-tap pairing button to return to Xbox. This switches remembered connection paths, not a physical protocol toggle.22Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 7 October 2026Same official article names a double tap of the pairing button to switch remembered Bluetooth and Xbox Wireless hosts. This capability already existed on Series X|S controllers. The update requirement in the article applies to older Xbox One, Elite Series 2 and Adaptive hardware, not an invented launch requirement for Model 1914.

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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Yes16Press releasesteamcommunity.com/news/post/4051520458174008190Read 7 October 2026Valve stable Steam client update 5 February 2021 explicitly exposes Series X Share button to controller configurations. Requires Xbox Extended Feature Support driver and PC restart. Trigger rumble requires Windows.Gaming.Input games. Does not mean every game uses Steam Input API.

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20264Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless radio plus Bluetooth Low Energy, USB-C port to play and charge

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-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows sold separately

Receiver connector

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Paired device slots

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218Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xbox_Series_X_Wireless_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact Model 1914 background says it can be paired to Bluetooth device and Xbox simultaneously. Maker September 2021 firmware article identifies one Bluetooth host plus one Xbox Wireless host as the existing Series capability. It remembers these two links, not two Bluetooth hosts.22Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2021/09/08/xbox-controller-firmware-update-rolling-out-to-insiders-starting-todayRead 7 October 2026Official September 2021 update describes remembered one-Bluetooth-host and one-Xbox-Wireless-host switching. It explicitly identifies these as capabilities already available on Series X|S controllers, while extending them to older controllers. Two remembered links do not mean two simultaneous active Bluetooth connections.

Wired connector

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USB-C4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026

USB

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Detachable cable

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Yes4Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026USB-C port, play and charge with a modern cable

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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Potentiometer9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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Concave17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 design paragraph says both fitted thumbstick tops are concave. No spare caps included, optional Elite caps excluded.

Replaceable stick modules

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Soldered26Reviewdocuments.cdn.ifixit.com/pdf/ifixit/guide_171489_en.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Model 1914 joystick replacement guide introduction states that replacement requires soldering. The mounted stick mechanism is distinct from removable thumbstick caps.

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.

App5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 2026Stick and trigger recalibration in the Xbox Accessories app, available for the Xbox Wireless Controller14Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents stick and trigger recalibration on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.

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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Hall effect19Reviewifixit.com/Wiki/Technical_Information_%28Series_Controller_1914%29Read 7 October 2026Exact Model 1914 troubleshooting Triggers at 100% section explicitly diagnoses faulty trigger Hall sensor. Factory trigger sensing is separate from potentiometer sticks.

Trigger resolution

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Trigger travel

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Trigger stops

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No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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No17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 review says trigger resistance is fixed and contrasts it with the DualSense motor-driven variable resistance. Impulse trigger vibration is separate.

Buttons

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Face button switches

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Membrane9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: main buttons membrane

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.

Hybrid1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Product overview calls the fixed faceted cross-and-dish control a hybrid D-pad.

D-pad switches

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Other20Reviewgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specification table explicitly says D-pad buttons Mechanical. No precise mechanism maps safely to micro_switch or mecha_tactile. Other preserves the unnamed mechanical class.

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.

09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: paddles no

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.

09Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: shoulder buttons no

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.

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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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No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 20264Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/03/16/xbox-series-x-controllerRead 30 September 2026

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, Trigger rumble (impulse triggers)9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: trigger vibration yes (impulse triggers)

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.

224Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-pcba-and-motor-assembly-for-xbox-wireless-controller/93ztd8f0bd8dRead 8 October 2026Complete factory replacement assembly image shows two large grip motors. Page identifies original-equivalent assembly for Model 1914. Motor mechanism is not inferred across merged revisions.

Trigger rumble motors

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

224Maker product pagemicrosoft.com/en-us/d/replacement-pcba-and-motor-assembly-for-xbox-wireless-controller/93ztd8f0bd8dRead 8 October 2026The same complete Model 1914 assembly image shows two smaller trigger motors, distinct from the two grip motors. Confirmed by iFixit Model 1914 disassembly steps 7 and 9.

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.

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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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No9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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.

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Connection	Input	Average (ms)	Min (ms)	Max (ms)	Jitter (ms)	Polling rate (Hz)	Tested on
Xbox Wireless	Button	7.21	3.47	11.43	2.17	124.69	Windows
Xbox Wireless	Stick	8.88	4.98	14.64	2.36	124.69	Windows
USB (wired)	Button	6.5	2.78	10.03	2.09	125	Windows
USB (wired)	Stick	8.3	4.47	12.23	2.22	125	Windows
Bluetooth	Button	12.23	6.59	20.36	3.67	133.16	Windows
Bluetooth	Stick	12.98	8.68	20.89	2.95	133.16	Windows

Source9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Prometheus 82 hardware tester, Windows 11 build 26100, firmware 5.23.6.0, XInput, tests #5397-#5402 on 2025-05-19. Dongle means the Xbox Wireless adapter. A later dongle test with a third-party Hyperlink 2 dongle is left out. Polling rate is the software-measured median

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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6.5ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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7.21ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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12.23ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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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12.98ms=CalculatedFrom Measured input latency

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.

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Stick	Inner dead zone	Circularity error	Resolution steps	Centring error
Left	0%	6.8%	771	4.7%
Right	0%	7.9%	575	6.5%

Source9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Stick Tracer, cable, XInput, firmware 5.23.6.0, 2026-05-24. Inner dead zone published as none. Resolution 9.6 bit (left) and 9.2 bit (right), steps across the full axis

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

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0%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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

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7.9%=CalculatedFrom Measured stick tests

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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Yes1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Jack works over

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USB (wired), Xbox Wireless25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows 10 and 11 tables explicitly support controller audio through USB and Xbox Wireless Adapter. Bluetooth audio and controller accessories are unsupported. Xbox console headset routing uses Xbox Wireless or USB. These routes do not promise headset audio on Android, Apple or Linux.

Speaker

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Microphone

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No17Reviewpcworld.com/article/831843/xbox-wireless-controller-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 2020 review conclusion lists integrated microphone as a missing feature, in contrast to DualSense. Headset microphone connection is separate.

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.

AA or battery pack7Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/xbox-wireless-controller-2020Read 28 September 2026AA batteries (regular or rechargeable) or the Play and Charge kit, sold separately

Batteries

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

28Reviewign.com/articles/xbox-series-x-controller-reviewRead 28 September 2026Plate on the back covers two AA batteries13Reviewgamepadsquire.com/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Specification table and battery section identify two AA batteries. The 287g figure is a quoted spec, not a documented weighing test, and is not retained as a measured weight.

Batteries included

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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.

AHORI Split Pad Pro

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BMicrosoft Xbox Wireless Controller

Hours (h)
40

Source1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Up to 40 hours on AA batteries, tested by Microsoft with standard AA batteries in preproduction units

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-C6Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B08DF248LDRead 28 September 2026USB-C port. The controller runs on AA batteries or the separately sold Xbox Rechargeable Battery

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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240min3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Maker says fully charge in under four hours with separately purchased exact Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable. Stored 240 minutes is the strict upper-bound claim, not a measured exact duration. Ordinary AA batteries do not charge. Adapter and test method unstated.

Charging dock

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None9Measurementgamepadla.com/xbox-core-controller.htmlRead 30 September 2026Verified spec answer: charging dock no

Dock

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Play while charging

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Yes3Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/21/introducing-next-gen-xbox-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Original Model 1914 accessory launch says rechargeable pack charges before, after or while playing. Requires separately purchased Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable. Ordinary AA cells are not recharged.

Battery indicator

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Build

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Shell material

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Plastic18Reviewifixit.com/Device/Xbox_Series_X_Wireless_ControllerRead 7 October 2026Exact 1914 identification describes plastic back and plastic front cover. Material polymer not named. Standard listed colour variants, rubber-grip Design Lab options not inherited.

Grip texture

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Textured grip on the triggers, bumpers, and back-case1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

Swappable grips

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Swappable faceplate

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User-replaceable parts

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AA batteries21Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Xbox+Series+X%7CS+Wireless+Controller+(Model+1914)+Full+Disassembly/148234Read 7 October 2026Exact 1914 disassembly Step 1 explicitly removes AA batteries through standard rear battery compartment. No soldered stick modules presented as normal user-swappable parts.

Software

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Companion app

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Xbox Accessories1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026

App platforms

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Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 2026Button mapping via Xbox Accessories app on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Windows 10/11

User firmware updates

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Yes5Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/controller-calibration-toolRead 28 September 202614Reviewjoycheck.io/blog/calibrate-xbox-controllerRead 30 September 2026Guide updated 2026-09-10 documents Xbox Accessories firmware updates on Xbox Wireless Controller and Elite Series 2, citing Microsoft support.25Maker product pagesupport.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/accessories/xbox-controller-functionality-operating-systemsRead 8 October 2026Windows controller updates use USB or Xbox Wireless Adapter in Xbox Accessories. Updates over Bluetooth are unsupported. Updating on an Xbox console is also supported.

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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Certifications

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FCC ID

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C3K191412Regulatory filingfccid.co/fcc/C3K1914Read 30 September 2026Microsoft wireless computer device model 1914 certification record. The physical model is the Xbox Series controller.

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.

EU Declaration of Conformity, model 191427Regulatory filingcdn-dynmedia-1.microsoft.com/is/content/microsoftcorp/microsoft/wmcfx/documents/presentations/EU_DoC_1914_062122.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manufacturer EU Declaration of Conformity explicitly identifies Video Game Controller model 1914, marketed as Xbox Wireless Controller. This is a declaration, not a third-party award.

In the box

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In the box

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.

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Cables included

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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.

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Stick drift warranty

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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-wireless-controller1Maker product pagexbox.com/en-US/accessories/controllers/xbox-wireless-controllerRead 30 September 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.

fcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdf11Owner's manualfcc.report/FCC-ID/C3K1914/4762641.pdfRead 30 September 2026Microsoft Product and Regulatory Guide filed for controller model 1914. Hosted as a public FCC exhibit. A 2016 Micro-USB controller datasheet was rejected as the wrong generation.

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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