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Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro

A couple of weeks ago, HORI announced a new Split Pad Pro controller for Switch based on Monster Hunter Rise. There was only news about a Japanese release at the time, but it’s now confirmed for the west as well.

A listing for the Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro has popped up on Amazon. According to the retailer, it’s due out on April 26.

Here’s the official product description and photos:

Animal Crossing accessories

A few days ago, HORI unveiled a new set of Animal Crossing accessories for Switch. There are plans to release a HORI Pad Mini controller, hybrid pouch, hand pouch, play stand, and carrying bag.

Additional photos of these accessories have emerged since our initial report. Find a handful of images in the gallery below.

Animal Crossing accessories

HORI today unveiled a new slate of accessories for Switch themed around Animal Crossing. The lineup includes the HORI Pad Mini controller, hybrid pouch, hand pouch, play stand, and carrying bag.

Here’s a closer look at the full set:

Monster Hunter Rise Split Pad Pro

Update (2/27): Play-Asia has opened pre-orders here.


Original (2/24): HORI has come out with a few different Split Pad Pro designs in the past. It’s an alternate take on the Switch Joy-Con with a full-size controller experience in handheld mode, a larger grip, d-pad, programmable rear buttons, assignable buttons, and more.

HORI today revealed the next design in its Split Pad Pro line. In April, there will be a new version based on Monster Hunter Rise.

Below are a few photos:

Pac-Man Switch Split Pad Pro

During the summer, HORI announced a new Pac-Man version of its Switch Split Pad Pro controller. It was only said to be planned for Japan at the time, but it’s now confirmed to be seeing a release in the west as well.

Here’s the official product description plus a few photos:

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HORI has revealed a pair of new Switch Split Pad Pro designs, and both are based on Pokemon. One features Pikachu and Eevee while the other is for Pikachu alone.

Here’s an overview of the controllers, along with photos:

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New Mario controllers are on the way from PowerA and HORI.

First up is the “Golden M” enhanced wired controller. It comes with “a 3.5mm audio jack, mappable advanced gaming buttons, and standard ergonomic layout.”

Here’s some additional information:

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Split Pad Pro

Update: Pre-orders are now live on Amazon here.


HORI has revealed a trio of new color variations for its Split Pad Pro controller. Switch owners will soon be able to get their hands on versions that come in Transparent Black, Midnight Blue, and Volcanic Red.

Here’s some additional information and photos:

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HORI will release the recently-announced Mario Kart racing wheel for Switch in the west, Amazon listings reveal. It is tentatively slated for November 12 in North America and January 2 in the UK.

Here’s an official product description:

Earlier today, we heard that HORI would be releasing a special accessory for Daemon X Machina in Japan. We now have confirmation that the device, known as the Switch Split Pad Pro (Daemon X Machina Edition), will be coming to North America.

Here’s an overview from a new Amazon listing:


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