TechRadar Verdict
The Horipad Turbo is a worthwhile Nintendo Switch controller if youre on a tight budget.
Obviously, some compromises have been made to keep costs low.
The Horipad Turbo does feel lightweight and somewhat hollow in the hands.
Im also not the biggest fan of its simple, mushy D-pad.
But the Horipad Turbo gets most other things right where it counts.
The titular Turbo function also works very well and is quite robust with three distinct input tweaks.
In the US, its available on Horis own website as well asAmazon.
Unfortunately, its much more difficult to track down in the UK.
Three distinct colorways are available for the Horipad Turbo.
This controller comes in at $24.99 / 29.99 and is more widely available in both regions.
It also has some key upgrades over the Horipad Turbo, includingHall effectsticks and wireless connectivity.
It still lacks gyro aiming, however.
The box contains the wired controller, an instruction booklet and thats it.
No fancy extras like swappable thumbsticks, carry cases, or all that jazz.
But this is to be expected for a gamepad thats firmly placed in the budget price bracket.
The controller itself certainly has a budget, plastic feel, and its extremely lightweight.
As a result, it feels almost listless in the hands.
However, this isnt to say holding the controller is unpleasant.
The clues in the name when it comes to the Horipad Turbos key feature.
Its Turbo functionality allows for rapid inputs simply by holding down the button its assigned to.
There are options for 5, 10, and 20 inputs per second.
The D-pad is also a real letdown here.
For one, its really thin, making diagonal inputs a touch harder than they need to be.
It also feels very mushy to press, leading to a pretty unsatisfying gameplay experience.
Stick to those analog sticks for movement if you could.
Horipad Turbo: Performance
The Horipad Turbo is compatible primarily with theNintendo SwitchandNintendo Switch OLEDmodels.
You wont get PlayStation or Xbox functionality here, but the controller is compatible with PC.
Though when it came to bothZeldaandSplatoon 3,I certainly did lament the lack of gyro aiming here.
The fact theres no rumble, while less of a dealbreaker overall, is also a shame.
Should I buy the Horipad Turbo?
Also consider… Its technically an upgrade when compared to the Horipad Turbo, offering several customization options via its multifunction button.
It doesnt have Turbo functionality, though, on top of missing out on gyro aiming.
These includedBlaster Master, Ninja Gaiden, Mario Party 3,andSuper R-punch in.
I do prefer GameSirs controller, owing to its Hall effect sticks and wireless connectivity options.
But the Horipad Turbo isnt far off, with similar build quality and a nice Turbo button addition.
Both controllers lack gyro aiming, though, which is a bit of a shame.
