--- product_id: 70601613 title: "HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch" price: "₨72" currency: SCR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/70601613-hori-d-pad-controller-l-zelda-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Precision D-Pad for lightning-fast input Optimized for handheld portable mode only Officially Licensed Zelda design HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch **Price:** ₨72 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > πŸ•ΉοΈ Level up your Switch with Zelda’s precision and style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch - **How much does it cost?** ₨72 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/70601613-hori-d-pad-controller-l-zelda-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Portable Power Play:** Engineered exclusively for handheld mode, perfect for gaming on the go without compromise. - β€’ **Affordable Precision:** Get premium D-Pad performance without the premium price tagβ€”upgrade your gameplay instantly. - β€’ **Iconic Zelda Aesthetic:** Show off your fandom with officially licensed, sleek Legend of Zelda artwork that stands out. - β€’ **Seamless Compatibility:** Fits perfectly with Nintendo Switch OLED and popular grips like the Satisfye Zen Grip Pro. - β€’ **Classic Control, Modern Edge:** Experience unmatched accuracy with a dedicated D-Pad designed for intense gameplay sessions. ## Overview The HORI D-Pad Controller (L) Zelda Edition is an officially licensed Nintendo Switch accessory designed exclusively for handheld mode. It features a high-precision D-Pad ideal for classic and D-Pad intensive games, wrapped in iconic Legend of Zelda artwork. Lightweight and compatible with popular grips, it offers an affordable alternative to standard JoyCons, enhancing your portable gaming experience with style and accuracy. ## Description Give your Nintendo Switch that classic feel with the new D-Pad Controller (L) by HORI. Made for the gamer on the go, the D-Pad Controller (L) is great for d-pad intensive titles, where lightning accuracy counts such as NES classics on Nintendo Switch Online and your favorite Nintendo Switch platformers, puzzle, and fighting games. For portable mode only. Officially Licensed by Nintendo. Review: Looks great, feels great! - I bought this for my new special edition OLED and it looks fantastic and works well so far! I guess the only thing I don't like too much is how the small square button and the small minus button feel "squishy" instead of "clicky" like a regular joycon. But those buttons are rarely used, and the dpad and other buttons feel fantastic. Buyers should be aware of the lack of battery and rumble. This controller is intended to be used only while attached to the Switch (portable use only). It states this clearly in the description, so I won't complain about that. Lastly, I use this with the Satisfye Zen Grip Pro and it fits perfectly. Some of the reviewers here claim it does not fit. It absolutely does. Although I haven't measured precisely, it seems to be pretty much the same shape and size as the official joycon. It's less expensive than an official joycon for a reason. You are losing some of the features of the official product, but you gain a dpad and a great design in the process. The bottom line is if you read the product description carefully and know what you're buying, you truly won't be disappointed. Review: Does What It Says On The Tin - This JoyCon only works in handheld mode on the Switch. It would be great if it could work outside of that mode, but it does not. So knowing that limitation which Hori is not trying to hide, this is a good product. Having a proper dpad is a huge improvement over the split buttons on the standard JoyCon. And it's a pretty good dpad. Button feel is pretty subjective and this dpad is a little mushy which I think feels pretty good but if you prefer something more clicky you might be disappointed. It reminds me of the DS Lite dpad. At the very least it works correctly, I have not noticed any incidents where it registers the wrong direction which is an issue that seems to plague most modern dpads these days. The rest of the JoyCon is indistinguishable from the standard JoyCons. Same build, same analog stick, same trigger buttons. I do wish they just sold these in standard JoyCon colors instead of the themed designs, but the Zelda one isn't too gaudy. If you play 2D Switch games portably, this is a great buy. ## Features - Add a D-pad to your Nintendo Switch! - For use in handheld/portable mode only - Perfect for D-pad intensive titles - Legend of Zelda artwork and design - Officially Licensed by Nintendo ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01AJRN4CE | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,243 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #138 in Nintendo Switch Controllers | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (9,963) | | Date First Available | July 20, 2018 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 2.89 ounces | | Item model number | NSW-119U | | Language | Italian | | Manufacturer | HORI | | Product Dimensions | 6.42 x 3.82 x 1.3 inches; 2.89 ounces | | Rated | Everyone | | Release date | October 2, 2018 | | Type of item | Video Game | ## Images ![HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712kXCOaLOL.jpg) ![HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tyYiCzEYL.jpg) ![HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719u+85ftsL.jpg) ![HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PvSAuKOFL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does this replace the original joy-con controller casing? As in you unscrew the original and put this one on?** A: No. It's a complete left joy-con made by HORI, however like Edward S. says it's missing a few features so they can sell it for $25 instead of $40. There is no HD rumble, no SR/SL buttons (the little shoulder buttons in split screen table top mode), no infrared, no battery, and it only works when attached to the screen in handheld mode. **Q: So this has no wireless capibilities and no right joycon i would get t his if it was left and right joycons it is just odd to have just one side.** A: That's exactly why I'm selling it, actually. When I bought it from Gamestop, I thought I was getting both controllers. Instead it's just one side. Apparently, there isn't an R controller that matches this one, which I find odd. **Q: Where is the right one?** A: This is only left because you buyit for the D Pad for SNES s Kind of games. **Q: what color does it appear as in the controllers menu?** A: Apparently it shows up as a standard gray controller, it's also important to note that apparently it drains the Switch battery very quickly if using firmware earlier than 6.0.0, (the current firmware at time of typing this is 13.0.0). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks great, feels great! *by J***. on May 14, 2023* I bought this for my new special edition OLED and it looks fantastic and works well so far! I guess the only thing I don't like too much is how the small square button and the small minus button feel "squishy" instead of "clicky" like a regular joycon. But those buttons are rarely used, and the dpad and other buttons feel fantastic. Buyers should be aware of the lack of battery and rumble. This controller is intended to be used only while attached to the Switch (portable use only). It states this clearly in the description, so I won't complain about that. Lastly, I use this with the Satisfye Zen Grip Pro and it fits perfectly. Some of the reviewers here claim it does not fit. It absolutely does. Although I haven't measured precisely, it seems to be pretty much the same shape and size as the official joycon. It's less expensive than an official joycon for a reason. You are losing some of the features of the official product, but you gain a dpad and a great design in the process. The bottom line is if you read the product description carefully and know what you're buying, you truly won't be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does What It Says On The Tin *by N***L on May 30, 2020* This JoyCon only works in handheld mode on the Switch. It would be great if it could work outside of that mode, but it does not. So knowing that limitation which Hori is not trying to hide, this is a good product. Having a proper dpad is a huge improvement over the split buttons on the standard JoyCon. And it's a pretty good dpad. Button feel is pretty subjective and this dpad is a little mushy which I think feels pretty good but if you prefer something more clicky you might be disappointed. It reminds me of the DS Lite dpad. At the very least it works correctly, I have not noticed any incidents where it registers the wrong direction which is an issue that seems to plague most modern dpads these days. The rest of the JoyCon is indistinguishable from the standard JoyCons. Same build, same analog stick, same trigger buttons. I do wish they just sold these in standard JoyCon colors instead of the themed designs, but the Zelda one isn't too gaudy. If you play 2D Switch games portably, this is a great buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Got platformers? Get this. *by M***G on August 12, 2019* Okay let's get this out of the way, it's for portable only, won't work at all wirelessly and no you're not gonna mod it to work that way. That will not be a factor in this review because this thing is advertised as a portable only controller Okay? Okay. The short: The stick is identical to the default Switch joycon stick, if there's a difference I can't feel it. The triggers feel good but different, the shoulder clicks louder but feels good. There's no rumble, or gyro. But that's okay since the Switch and the other joycon have their own gyro & as I said this will not work wirelessly. The dpad is massively better for platformers, period. Maybe tetris players would agree but that's not something I play so OH WELL. The long: The dpad is really nice, it's got a solid roll to it and some say it feels 'squishy' I'd say it feels smooth? Kinda like a softer WiiU pro controller. I like the dpad and I'm kinda picky, but honestly anything that gets me away from the horrible joycon 'dpad' and spares me from the Switch Pro's dpad I'm happy to have. I tried several platformers, Sonic Mania, Freedom Planet, Donkey Kong, Flashback and I can say I felt a lot more in control with it. I know some think there's more precision to be had with the switch's separate buttons for a dpad and sure maybe for Tetris but when you want to roll your thumb over the pad to get to the direction you want and not just stomp in a direction to get what you want? You want a dpad. I easily shaved off a ton of time in a few levels of Freedom Planet putting them more in line with my PC times with the v2 of the XB1 controller. Which was an instant improvement, not some overtime thing. Also given Sonic Mania has a small puzzle game that's like Puyo Puyo, I can say I tried that a few times and never had any mistakes but I'm no pro-puzzle-player. So take that as you will. My one complaint is unique. The joycon detatch button on the back? Is pushed outward, it sticks out on this raised box vs being right out the joycon. This doesn't effect gameplay at all- however I got that Amazon Basics case? And that fits the back of the Switch perfectly. Meaning? This don't fit in it. I'd have to dremel out a hole for it if I was gonna use both together. Look I can't say this any more simply than this: -Do you play platformers portable & the default joycon dpad annoys you? Get this. -Are you worried the joycon isn't good for everything else? Well I just told you it functions as it should so you're safe. -Do you have the amazon basics case? WELL then still yes but you might have to cut a hole because of that protrusion they put the joycon eject button on. ## Frequently Bought Together - HORI D-Pad Controller (L) (Zelda) Officially Licensed - Nintendo Switch - PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grip for Nintendo Switch - Decayed Master Sword, game controller, gamepad, Nintendo Switch Lite - Nintendo Switch Compact Playstand (The Legend of Zelda) by HORI - Officially Licensed by Nintendo --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/70601613-hori-d-pad-controller-l-zelda-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/70601613-hori-d-pad-controller-l-zelda-officially-licensed-nintendo-switch) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*