Remember those 𝘽𝙄𝙂 Joy-Con? 

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Those "knobs" are to avoid aplying all the weight of the console to the slides when is laying on a surface, instead to apply it to the main body that is more sturdy, you even can see how it flexed when you pushed it down slightly.🙃

100% DO NOT remove those nubs, they stop the screen flexing & prevent stress on the Joy-Con rails. Great video, Bob!

9:45 Those nubs are designed to stop the controllers from flexing against the screen assembly. DO NOT REMOVE THEM! Doing so can irreparably damage the tracks and connections the joy-cons attach too.

Ok, because it was so good I just feel like people aren't going to mention it. The work that went into that ad. Throwing the package back and forth. That was seamless! Deserves mad props.

I think the nubs are to relieve pressure on the joycon rail when the switch is sitting flat, because after you sheered them off, when you pushed a button the connection between the splitpad and the switch bent noticibly

Bob always does something INSANE in every video like “modifying” brand new controllers by dismembering them. Pretty sure those ”nubs” help stabilization when slightly flexing the controllers in handheld mode

People are probably right that those knobs are to protect the joycon rails from extra pressure, but it seems like theyd also be a useful grip when you press the release button to slide the controllers off.

I believe that nub on the controller is used to support the Switch console when playing to prevent the Joy-Con rail became loose over time.

You should test the deadzones on the joysticks whenever you make videos about 3rd party controllers because for me thats the most important part that makes or breaks a controller. I say this because I typically find that with a lot of these 3rd party controllers the sticks have large deadzones and really make the controller feel cheap and unresponsive.

Looks like the nubs prevent the Switch from getting warped when it's laying flat. I wouldn't recommend removing them based on comparing the footage in this video from before and after they were removed. The Switch bends noticably more after their removal when Bob presses the buttons as a demonstration.

damm, the editing for this ad is impressive AF, really feels like you leveled up the double bob interactions. also im judging your messy desktop so hard.

That throwing the package between eachother bit was crazy, I see what you did inspecting closely after a few rewatches but definitely got me enough to make this comment

Bob's product spots just keep getting better. Better than most of the adds I skip past and way better than the ones I'm not able to skip.

"It's FINE, it's PERFECT, NO REASON FOR THEM AT ALL" **immediately shows that pressing at the joint without those nubs can break the rail on the joy-con or the switch itself**

9:59 "It's fine"... *Switch then stretches like crazy when pushed on*

The nubs add twisting rigidity and make the switch feel a lot more like a single object rather than just 3 that are held together by the rails alone. They're not necessary, but they go a long way in making the switch feel more like a unit than without. I wish more large joycon used them.

I'm still amazed on how you got the factor box to hit other Bob twice and edited that seamlessly

I had to watch the AD again frame by frame because it was so smooth.

That’s why I like the Nexigo controller. All the comfort of the OG split pad pro, 4 back buttons that can be mapped to any button, gyro, and vibrate. Edit: I hadn’t finished watching the video. Not the Nexigo in this video, there is one that goes around the WHOLE switch, so it’s incredibly sturdy since it doesn’t use the joycon rails.

Several companies made cases to hold the Switch with the Split Pad attached. I bought one from ButterFox for @$20 called the "ButterFox Grip Carry Case for Hori Nintendo Switch Split Pad Pro Controller, Compatible with Nintendo Switch OLED Model".

The nubs you cut off are there to stabilize the controller so it doesn't flex the rails if you push on them. Blocks it from bending past a certain point. Adds a bit of a feeling of rigidity. Probably not necessary

I'd just like to say that I love how this channel does not use clickbait titles or thumbnails and you don't yell or make wild, definitive claims like "THIS IS THE BEST EVER." Just informed, good reviews and ideas.

I like when you show off that you have a switch that's been on for a whole year. It's a small thing that exists somewhere in this universe, but fascinating (like "oh yeah that's still a thing that's happening.)

The frustrating part about the motion controls is knowing that the Switch tablet DOES have motion controls, and they just didn't botter using it.

Nintendo could just use the gyro INSIDE THE TABLET ITSELF. You can play Quake with Hori Split Pads and Gyro controls but not Splatoon 2/3. Why???

The compacts buttons seem just like the lites which are perfect to me I miss them when I got my oled and they were more clicky.

I like your reviews of these things so much though. Always seem to point out the deal breakers as well. I've been watching those and wondering whether they are wireless. I do play on the TV often, so I want wireless support. Other reviews I saw only focused on what it CAN do. Would have been unfortunate to order this, ship international, pay duties, and then can't play wireless. Respect man.

I thin the nubs prevent it from flexing along the sheer line along the rails, as seen when you press down on the switch after removing them. I love my RetroFlag Gamecube Grip because it has the fill back to keep everything rigid. I've palyed my OG Swtich 75% in portable mode with just joycons until about a year ago when suddenly no joycons woul stay connected because of strain on that connection. So I'm happy to now be able to use mine portably again.

I was excited for these, but cancelled my pre order when i learned theres 0 rumble, for its price the lack of that single feature is a deal breaker. No batteries is an odd choice too because its not like its priced to be a "budget" option but there ARE controllers that fit that bill with way more bang for your buck.

1:25 vibing to the KK Slider

2:04 James Cameron couldn't pull off CGI that smooth

I bought the binbok controllers after seeing them in one of your videos and I'm super happy with them. I always travel with them, because I only play portable when traveling, but then they double as my controller when I reach my travel destination and dock my switch (I travel with a portable dock). They're honestly great, and I don't know if they fixed the dpad issue you mentioned on your video about them, but the dpad feels just fine. Also fyi, I bought them on their website and it was fine. Shipped in about a week (to Europe). I haven't tried these, but to me paying the same as for the binbok without getting wireless and motion makes no sense

Props on the Ad btw. The editing on Bob throwing the food thing back and forth is really clean. I like these joycons a lot, very nice design and form factor but no wireless is a no go for me tbh. I play the switch 50/50 portable/docked so I like to just be able to pull the joycons off and use them as a controller so it "feels" the same. Also can't play No More Heroes. I have the binbok but they got drift on them after like six months. Need to try to fix them, I liked them a good bit even though they don't feel super high quality.

I would like to see a joystick accuracy test and comparison compared to the joycons, and the switch pro controller.

I just got mine and I LOVE IT! I like that they're light because they make holding the switch comfier for me.

my only issue ive had with my hori split was just that the plastic feels cheap, but thats about it. The other big complaint i've seen about it is regarding the fact that it solely works on handheld mode. That is a fair complaint especially given that some of the competition mentioned offers that feature but personally handheld was the sole reason why i bought it. I have a pro controller for when i play docked and I just wanted essentially the same style button and joycons for the handheld experience and thats what i got out of my hori split pad.

I still use my Hori Split Pad Pro since 2018. It's one of my favourite feeling controllers of all time. Love it's Dpad, the joystick's feel great and is comfortable to use for many-many hours. I don't need to by a new one.

Just got this split pad to use on certain games. I play games using the d-pad about 80% of the time. The d-pad on this thing is just about perfect. If you use the d-pad like I do, you will know what I’m talking about. I own three awesome 8bitdo controllers which I absolutely LOVE, and the d-pads on those aren’t as good as this one. Hint: try playing a Mario game climbing a ladder or a vine, if you SLIGHTLY lean your thumb to the left or right while holding true up or down, most all d-pads will take the input as right/left and you’ll fall off the vine/ladder. Great trick to test any d-pad. 👍 Anyway, another great video on this channel! 🙏

i literally had to pause to admire that editing in the ad holy fuck.. I was sitting here thinking "oh, the old film the same static scene trick to clone yourself.." and then the package tossing started and i nearly shit

A couple of years ago I picked up a Satisfye Grip Pro Bundle. To me, this grip feels perfect for me. I can play for a few hours and my hands never get tired. No one asked me to promote their grip.

I had been contemplating getting the split pad pro for a while now but they were always sold out at my store. When I went in recently they had more of the pros and just got in stock the split pad compact. I picked up the compact ones and so far I am very happy with them. Very comfortable, I like the d pad, the mappable back buttons are handy and the turbo is super handy for animal crossing (makes crafting in bulk so much easier). Would recommend.

I mostly play the Switch docked, but I love the Split Pad Pro when I do play in handheld. I just wish they had rumble. Hori does make hard cases for the Switch that fits the SPP (and the Compact would probably fit just fine too).

Bob, your sponsor ads are so entertaining and professional.

I really wish Nintendo or 8bitdo would make some full featured pro style joy-cons

If you want something more compact, the binbok V2 or slim is the way to go. I own both the binbok v1 and v2 (under a different brand name but they're really the same thing) and the v2 is only a bit bigger than the original joycon, but with a bump on the back, wireless, rgb, and vibration. It doesnt have a back button like the v1 binbok but it's much more portable. I wish Bob would review those

I think those knobs helped with the play the original joy cons have that make them wiggle around, which I prefer it not to have that play.

Fantastic Factor video editing. I actually enjoy your work on the ads. This ad especially was so impressive I went back and re-watched the ad several times. I'm struggling with my meals and going to check out factor.

1:45 ... watching this eating insta ramen lawl ... just got home from work and didn't knew what to eat lawl.

10:02 So I think they exist so when you press buttons while its lying flat you don't stress the slides of joy-cons to not brake or damage them.

the editing of the ad segment is on a wholeother level

Remember when Joycons were squared off and the sticks were symmetrical? Ooh, yes. I'm going there.

Notice @ 10:02 the flex of the joint when pressing down on the the + button that is what the lil nubs are for that were cut off since the split pad adds more height then normal joy cons that micro movement adds up overtime... My best guess

“It would… cross the stream” 😂🤣😂🫶

The way the switch dips at 10:01 when joycon is pressed because nubs are missing x_X Those nubs are definitely there to avoid stress on the rails when Switch is placed flat on tablet for people that want to play touchscreen only games or lay it flat when minimal input is needed.

I prefer the Joy-Cons in portable mode for the more relaxed story-based games where I'm going to benefit a lot from HD Rumble when it comes to immersion. A good example is Kentucky Route Zero (excellent game by the way). For more intense gameplay, I just want something that's going to allow me to play the best I can. For instance, the Split Pad Pro is my preferred way to play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. The feel of the triggers really works for me in that game, and those smooth analog sticks make for some easy and precise steering with the left one. Gotta say, I'm digging the gray and yellow for the Split Pad Compact. I know there's an all-red version too, but I prefer this one. I think it has kind of a retro vibe (maybe late '70s/early '80s). I wasn't going to get one since I already have the Split Pad Pro, but I might consider it if the buttons, analog sticks, and grip feel nicer. The BinBok controllers and ones like them are fine I guess, but they're a gamble when it comes to quality. I prefer going the officially licensed route with Hori's offerings.

The Binbok ones are not as premium as they look. I ordered 2 pairs to Canada from the Binbok website. They are fairly comfortable (if not a bit too big) and fully-featured, but I find the sticks just feel a bit ... off. Like the deadzones are too big or something. I found it hard to play FPS or anything that requires accurate aiming. The motion controls are similar. Great for casual games, but anything that requires precision just feels weird. Also, I should mention, one of the joycons i got from them was slightly defective. Minor enough that I was able to fix it myself though. They told me they would send a new one when they were restocked, and they never did. I didn't bother following up since I was able to fix it, but still not great customer service.

I just want something that is no compromises ergo for handheld only. Hall effect sticks, maybe even hall effect triggers, Dpad and buttons like 8bitdo's, gyro, and maybe even make it a type c connection like the retroflag where both "joycons" are actually connected so you don't have to worry about charging it.

Everyone's talking about him tearing off the nubs but are we just gonna ignore this dude playing Mario with a fuckin fight stick LMAO

That high five "chefs kiss" perfection 😂

Bob has gotten really good with the Ad-Bobs.

1:55 thats some great editing there I almost forgot that they were the same person

For me personally. These are amazing, my joy con drift is really bad so much that I’ve stopped playing handheld entirely because it’s impossible to play. The joy cons don’t feel all that comfortable in my hands anyway so these will be a worth while upgrade

In the beginning of the video I realised I wasn't interested in learning about joy-con replacements (I've just got a Steam Deck), but I still went over the first minute because I really like watching his ads 😄

I keep seeing new joycons and I really want to try them out but after looking at the reviews it just doesn't seem to be worth it. I'm pretty surprised. I didn't think it was going to be as impactful as it has been. But handheld mode with my satisfied grip has just been an overall really pleasurable experience.

It would be awesome if 8BitDo would create joycons. They'd probably put the d-pad above the left analogue stick like they do with most of their controllers which would help a lot with the ergonomics when playing 2D games with the d-pad.

These things look pretty great. Now we just need binbok or someone to clone them and slap in gyro and rumble like they did with the split pad pro, and I'll actually want to scoop em up. I love the original binbok split pad clones.

Loved that seamless editing for the ad!

Originally got the binbok joycons and they were way too plastic-y feeling, also the A,B,X,Y didn't feel great. The Nexigo came up on sale at one point for ~$30 and decided to try it, and it's so much better. -there's no flat spot to stand it up on the bottom of the (grip nub) but the buttons feel so much better and I actually prefer the flat buttons, not sure if it's because they have less travel as well or what but def feels better. If I played more in handheld and didn't want wireless i'd have probably got these when I saw them.

i have the Pikachu Split Pad Pro and i love it, makes playing shooters on the switch a lot easier. being able to map the back buttons as L3 and R3, or whatever the switch equivalent is? is fantastic.

Bro you're editing skills are amazing that really look like you were passing that back and forth to yourself even when the package would rotate in the air only one that looked a little funny was the very first throw other than that that looks Flawless man how did you do it seriously that's one of the reasons I lost your channel is because you're editing style is very unique your personality is very unique you're very smart and you're the one who got me into Retro Gaming dead serious so yeah I'm kind of a super fan of your Channel

You did a great job illustrating the need for those nubs after you took them off. You will eventually flex the Switch, causing the rails of the Split Pad Fit to break.

only RU-vidrs ads I watch all the way through, just to admire the editing wizardry

The editing for the ad was actually really good man. I had to really look to notice the splices when you are tossing the damn thing back and forth. Takes a lot of time to do that brah

The bit where he’s throwing the factor meal to himself and catching it is super impressive

K.K. Crusin' is such a jam.

cutting off the nubs will be the first thing i do when i get these after making sure they work.

The reason the controllers have those nubs on the back is so the remappable buttons on the back are not presses. I can’t remember where I heard that but I saw a video about the controllers that say that

I don't know why so many seem to recommend the binbok/nyxii etc. Every single unit has a huge deadzone that is a hardware issue.

During the factor commercial I got to say great choice of toaster ovens or whatever the heck it is. The interior lines and curves was a great choice for a visual presentation. You guys know what you're doing. Even if you act like you're not....lol

Guess bob uses his desktop for all his files, 2 screens almost totally full of icons, impressive really

would be interesting to see the input lag differnce between the hori split pad, and those others you mentioned.

I've got them pre-ordered and they will be shipping at the end of the month. From. What I've seen they're getting released December 6th here in the states.

No rumble, no batteries (It'll drain your Switch faster), and no gyro. One thing it does have, are back buttons and TURBO. Which is worth it IMO. If I rly need to use Gyro for Splatoon or some other game, I definitely wouldn't even be playing those games in handheld in the first place. Games like Mario, Xenoblade, and especially Metroid (Turbo fire) are great. Not having to destroy my thumbsticks by clicking them in and getting early drift symptoms by using the back buttons is great. Especially in Metroid and Xenoblade 3's dash move

I really enjoyed the Factor ad in this one. Loved the back and forth bit.

For portable mode on the Switch, I personally think there is no better option than the Fixture S1 (if you already own a Pro Controller). The standard setup for the Steam Deck and Switch is just so awkward to hold. It's like holding up a keyboard with a screen. Attaching new controllers like the one featured in this video help, but it still feels so long. The fixture S1 is just freaking perfect because I can continue to hold a controller like I have been for 30+ years. I PRAY that Fixture or some other company releases some more comfortable way to hold the Steam Deck portably.

6:28 - You can remap button layouts in the Switch settings to solve this. So, for example if I wanted B to be on the extra back button of the Left controller, I'd remap the camera button to function as B in the Switch options (bypassing the inability to map buttons from the right to left, because B is now mapped onto the left controller!). Then map the camera button (now functioning as another B button) to the button on the back of the left controller. Voila! You lose the ability to screen shot with this method but I rarely if ever use it.

yeah but the split pad pro joy cons dont drain basically any power from your switch compared to joy cons. any joy con with features like rumble or gyro, all drain a fuck ton of power constantly. they never stop recharging themselves while connected. and they draw all that power from the switch. which means they recharge from the switch over and over and over.....which is STUPID. i noticed a HUGE difference with the split pad pro. battery lasted A LONG time

1:58, I'm impressed by that...

I heard the “knubs” are for stabilizing into a dock.

Am I the only one preferring split buttons instead of connected d-pads? Many people complain about this. It feels weird to me.

I still use those exact ones in the beginning

Opinions aside - Bob has been building a strong portfolio for commercial marketing design.

1:51 that monitor in the background tho 💀💀💀

These are fine but for me the Satisfye grip negates the need and 8bitdoSN30Pro is still my go-to when not in handheld. Feel as though the big N missed the boat here, those GameCube joycon by ShankMods and other Nintendo-themed & shaped joycon from 1st part with all features could have sold thousands. Great content as usual WulffMan.

"The switch can't really stand on it's own with the Split pad attached." Proceeds to barely open the kickstand so the device falls over but has the switch standing just fine on its own a minute later...

That is the sexiest version of “K. K. Cruisin’” that I’ve ever heard.

10:02 dat flex 🫣

They make a medium pouch that the Fit Pads can fit in. The only medium pouch available now is a Pokemon one.

At 10:01 - 10:02 did you see that flex he did when he pressed down? Thats the reason for the nubs. As a former engineer, I would bet money on that.