Gaming • Searching for a split controller like Nintendo Switch

Hello there,
so basically I want to build a handheld console with a Raspberry Pi 5 to do some emulation. It should look somewhat like a Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, with the screen in the middle and controllers on the sides.
Now I need some kind of controller that's split in half like the Nintendo Switch controllers but with a wired connection (ideally USB).

I've tried using the Switch controllers of a friend of mine, but connecting them via Bluetooth is a tedious process, and they are still very laggy when connected. Also, they still need to be charged and are around €80 here.
So I basically need a controller that is split in half with USB connection and the normal button/joystick layout (like PS2/3 or Xbox).
I remember watching a YouTube video showcasing such a controller, but I don't even know what to search for anymore.

Does anybody have a recommendation on a Product like this?

I appreciate your help!

tl;dr: I'm searching for a split controller, like the Nintendo Switch but with USB connection, for a Raspi Handheld I'm building.

Statistics: Posted by QRT — Sat Aug 17, 2024 10:38 pm

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