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HORI Nintendo Switch HORIPAD Plus+ Wired Controller for first person shooters, battle royales and more - Officially Licensed by Nintendo
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HORI Nintendo Switch HORIPAD Plus+ Wired Controller for first person shooters

Bottom line: The HORI Nintendo Switch HORIPAD Plus+ Wired Controller: Motion Aim turns controller tilt into right-stick input for games without native gyro; main trade-off: wired only, with no Bluetooth or wireless option listed.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Motion Aim turns controller tilt into right-stick input for games without native gyro
  • ✓ Two sensitivity modes, Quick Mode and Snipe Mode, adjustable on the fly
  • ✓ Headset plugs directly into the HORIPAD+ for in-game audio
  • ✓ Approx. 3 m (9.5 ft) cable reaches the couch from a docked Switch
  • ✓ Officially licensed by Nintendo; functions tunable in the PC HORI Device Manager app

Cons

  • ✗ Wired only, with no Bluetooth or wireless option listed
  • ✗ Full customization needs a PC running the HORI Device Manager app
  • ✗ Motion Aim differs from Joy-Con and Pro Controller gyro and takes time to learn
  • ✗ A 3 m cable adds clutter when you play close to the screen

Manufacturer description

The HORIPAD Plus+ for the Nintendo Switch™ is a customizable wired controller for the Nintendo Switch with special motion aim features and more. Equipped with Motion Aim technology that differs from the gyro sensor/ acceleration sensor on the Joy-Con ™ and Nintendo Switch Pro controller. When Motion Aim is activated, the Right Analog Stick input can be controlled by tilting the controller. This allows for precise motion controlled aiming and steering for games without native motion control. Adjust Motion Aim sensitivity on the fly with two unique modes: Quick Mode and Snipe Mode. Quick Mode…

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Key Features

  • Adjustable Motion Aim sensitivity with two unique modes, Quick Mode and Snipe Mode.
  • Connect a headset directly to the HORIPAD+
  • Use the PC HORI Device Manager App to adjust all functions
  • Cable length: Approx. 3 m/ Approx. 9.5 ft
  • Officially Licensed by Nintendo

Full Specifications

BrandHORI
ColorBlack
Model NameHORIPAD Plus+
Cable lengthApprox. 3 m/ Approx. 9.5 ft
Model NumberNSW-326U
Power SourceCorded Electric
CompatibilityPC, Switch
Button Quantity14
Connection TypeWired
Controller TypeGamepad
Item Dimensions7.28 x 5.71 x 3.54 inches
Hardware Platformnintendo_switch
Compatible DevicesNintendo Switch
Additional FeaturesWireless
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Manufacturer Part NumberNSW-326U
Compatible Video Game Console ModelsNintendo Switch
Full listing titleHORI Nintendo Switch HORIPAD Plus+ Wired Controller for first person shooters, battle royales and more - Officially Licensed by Nintendo

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