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Four people, one Switch 2, one game night. Someone always ends up with the Joy-Con grip nobody wants.
That is why a second controller so often ends up on the holiday list. In 2026 the choice is wider than it was at launch. HORI, the Japanese accessory maker, now sells a Wireless HORIPAD Turbo for Switch 2 at $64.99 on its own US store, next to its cheaper wired HORIPAD Turbo.
We compared the two HORI pads with Nintendo’s own Switch 2 Pro Controller on published specs, maker information plus Amazon.com listings. The short answer: they are not the same kind of controller, even though they look alike in photos.
Our Pick: Best Switch 2 Controller for Each Player
- Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller — launched at an $85 list price — the only one here with HD Rumble 2 plus amiibo.
- HORI Wireless HORIPAD Turbo — around $64 on Amazon — wireless, gyro, TMR sticks, turbo, but no rumble.
- HORI HORIPAD Turbo (wired) — around $45 on Amazon — a 3 m cable, turbo plus back buttons for the lowest price.
If you want one pad that does everything Nintendo designed the Switch 2 for, the Pro Controller is still the safe pick. If you buy extra pads for guests or kids, the HORI pair makes more sense.
Who Is HORI? A Quick Look at the Japanese Brand
HORI is a game accessory company based in Yokohama, Japan. Its company page says it was founded in February 1967. It makes controllers, arcade sticks, racing wheels plus headsets for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
The company lists Nintendo, Sony Interactive Entertainment, Microsoft plus Capcom among its partners. It runs its own branches in the US, the UK and China. In Japan, HORI pads are the familiar “officially licensed” option that sits next to the first-party controllers on store shelves.
That license matters. All three controllers here carry Nintendo’s official stamp, so you are not buying a gray-market pad that might stop working after a system update. For HORI’s GameChat camera, bag plus screen filter, see our HORI Switch 2 accessories guide.
How to Choose a Switch 2 Controller
Before you look at prices, ask three questions. Do you care about rumble? Do you use amiibo? Will you play from the couch far from the console?
Rumble is the big split. Nintendo lists HD Rumble 2 for the Pro Controller. HORI’s US store page for the Wireless HORIPAD Turbo states that it does not support HD Rumble 2 or vibration feedback. For many party games you will not miss it. For games that use rumble as a cue, you might.
amiibo is the second split. Only the Pro Controller lists built-in amiibo functionality. HORI’s pages do not mention NFC at all, so plan on tapping figures on the console’s Joy-Con 2 instead.
HORI Wireless HORIPAD Turbo (Around $64 on Amazon)
This is the newest pad of the three. HORI’s US store sells it at $64.99, while Amazon.com listed it around $64 when we checked. It holds 3.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings on Amazon, a small sample so far.
The spec sheet is strong for the price. HORI lists a range of up to 33 ft, a rechargeable battery rated for up to 10 hours per charge plus a USB-C cable in the box. The analog sticks use TMR (tunnel magnetoresistance) sensors, which HORI says reduce wear-related input errors such as stick drift. There is also a gyroscope with an accelerometer for motion aiming in games that support it.
Picture a long evening session. Ten hours of rated battery covers a full Saturday of Mario Kart plus a few rounds of a party game. You can sit across the room without a cable running over the rug. The C button opens GameChat right from the pad, as on Nintendo’s own controller.
The blue HORI button is where the extras live. It handles turbo at 5, 10 or 20 presses per second, a Turbo Hold mode, button assign plus two saved profiles you can switch on the fly. A toggle on the back can lock the HOME, Capture or plus and minus buttons, which helps when a small child tends to quit the game by accident.
The downside: no rumble at all. HORI states that the pad does not support HD Rumble 2 or vibration feedback. At $64, that puts it only about $20 under Nintendo’s launch list price for the Pro Controller, so the gap is not huge. In Japan, HORI prices the standard colors at 7,980 yen, which shows it is meant as a mid-tier pad there too.
HORI HORIPAD Turbo Wired (Around $45 on Amazon)
The wired HORIPAD Turbo is the budget option. Amazon.com listed it around $45 with 4.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings. Stock looked thin when we checked, so the price may move before the holidays.
You still get most of the HORI extras. The Amazon listing names a C button, programmable back buttons, a turbo function with 5, 10 or 20 presses per second plus a button configuration function. HORI’s US store page for the black HORIPAD Turbo says there are two rear buttons, set with an Assign button on the back.
HORI describes the body as ergonomic with an extra-large shape for a secure grip. If your hands feel cramped on a Joy-Con, a bigger shell like this is the point. The cable is 3 m long, roughly ten feet, which reaches from a docked console to a sofa in most living rooms.
The Amazon listing also names PC as a supported platform, which is handy if you want one pad for both a Switch 2 plus a Windows laptop. HORI Japan sells a Switch 2 and Windows PC version of the HORIPAD Turbo at 4,480 yen, one of the lowest prices in its Switch 2 range.
The downside: the cable plus the missing features. Neither the Amazon listing nor HORI’s US product page mentions gyro or rumble, so do not count on motion aiming or vibration. A cable across the floor is also a trip risk with kids or pets around.
Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller (List Price $85)
Nintendo released the Switch 2 Pro Controller on June 5, 2025. It was first announced at $80 in the US, then launched at $85 after Nintendo raised the price. Our Amazon checker could not show a live price for this item, so treat $85 as the launch list price.
This is the most loved pad of the three on Amazon by a wide margin: 4.8 out of 5 stars from 3,790 ratings. That is a much larger sample than either HORI pad has so far.
Nintendo lists HD Rumble 2, motion controls, built-in amiibo functionality, a Capture button plus a C button for the GameChat menu. The GL/GR buttons on the back can be mapped to any button you choose. A 4-pole 3.5 mm audio jack lets you plug a headset straight into the pad, which is useful for GameChat when the TV is across the room.
It weighs about 235 g, close to a smartphone. It recharges over USB-C from a 1,070 mAh battery. When a racing game buzzes as your kart leaves the track, or a puzzle game ticks under your thumbs, that is HD Rumble 2 at work. Neither HORI pad can give you that feeling.
The downside: price plus platform lock. It costs the most here. Nintendo also states it is only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2, while the Wireless HORIPAD Turbo also works on the original Switch, the OLED Model plus the Switch Lite. There is no turbo button either, if you want that for shoot-‘em-ups.
Compare the Three
| Spec | HORI Wireless | HORI Wired | Pro Ctrl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | About $64 | About $45 | $85 list |
| Connection | Wireless, 33 ft | 3 m cable | Wireless |
| Rumble | None | Not listed | HD Rumble 2 |
| Motion | Gyro | Not listed | Motion controls |
| amiibo | Not listed | Not listed | Built in |
| Turbo | 5/10/20 per sec | 5/10/20 per sec | No |
| Rear buttons | Yes | Two | GL/GR |
| Amazon rating | 3.8 (33) | 4.0 (51) | 4.8 (3,790) |
Buy the Pro Controller if this is your main pad. You get rumble, amiibo, a headset jack plus the largest pool of happy buyers. It is the one that matches what Nintendo built the Switch 2 around.
Buy the Wireless HORIPAD Turbo if you want a cable-free second or third pad with gyro, turbo plus drift-resistant TMR sticks. It also makes sense if you still own an original Switch or a Switch Lite in the house, since HORI lists support for both.
Buy the wired HORIPAD Turbo if you need the cheapest licensed pad for guests, a kid or a PC desk. The cable means no charging to forget about.
Summary
The Switch 2 Pro Controller is the full-featured pick, with HD Rumble 2 plus amiibo for an $85 launch list price.
The Wireless HORIPAD Turbo trades rumble for turbo, gyro, TMR sticks plus a lower price around $64.
The wired HORIPAD Turbo is the budget extra pad at around $45.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the HORI Wireless HORIPAD Turbo have rumble?
No. HORI’s US store page states that it does not support HD Rumble 2 or vibration feedback.
Can I scan amiibo with a HORIPAD Turbo?
HORI does not list amiibo or NFC support for either HORIPAD Turbo. Nintendo lists built-in amiibo functionality for the Switch 2 Pro Controller.
Do these controllers have a C button for GameChat?
Yes. All three list a C button. HORI notes that chat features may need internet, a Nintendo Account plus a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Will the Switch 2 Pro Controller work on my original Switch?
Nintendo states it is only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2. The Wireless HORIPAD Turbo lists support for the Switch 2, the original Switch, the OLED Model plus the Switch Lite.
How long does the Wireless HORIPAD Turbo battery last?
HORI rates it for up to 10 hours per charge. It charges with the included USB-C cable.
Prices along with ratings were checked on Amazon.com in October 2026. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before buying.
Sources: HORI USA store product pages (Wireless HORIPAD Turbo, HORIPAD Turbo), HORI Japan company page plus product list, Nintendo.com Switch 2 Pro Controller page plus accessories page, Wikipedia (Nintendo Switch Pro Controller).