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Pair Joy-Con 2 to Switch 2
- Turn on the console. Joy-Con 2 cannot be paired while the console is asleep.
- From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip/Order.
- On the Joy-Con 2 you want to pair, press and hold the SYNC button for at least one second.
- When the player LED for its assigned controller number remains lit, confirm how you intend to hold the Joy-Con.
You can also pair Joy-Con 2 by attaching it to the powered-on console. Nintendo’s Joy-Con 2 pairing instructions cover both methods.
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Pair a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller
Choose one of Nintendo’s supported methods:
- USB-C cable: Connect the controller to the console with the included USB-C cable.
- Dock USB: Dock the console and connect the controller to the dock with a USB-C cable.
- Wireless: On the HOME Menu, open Controllers > Change Grip/Order, then hold the controller’s SYNC button for at least one second.
Once paired, the player LEDs show the controller’s assigned number. See Nintendo’s Pro Controller pairing instructions for the official steps.
Can you use original Nintendo Switch controllers?
Supported original Nintendo Switch controllers can connect wirelessly to Switch 2, subject to compatibility and game support. The original Nintendo Switch Pro Controller can pair through a dock USB connection or the wireless Controllers > Change Grip/Order and SYNC-button process. Original Joy-Con can be used wirelessly, but they cannot attach to the Switch 2 console.
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- Only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system.
Do not assume older accessories will fit Joy-Con 2: Nintendo lists some original Joy-Con accessories as incompatible with the newer controllers. Check Nintendo’s Switch 2 compatibility information for accessory and controller details.
How many wireless controllers can connect?
Nintendo says up to eight wireless controllers can be paired with Switch 2, but the number that can be connected at once varies by controller type, features, and software. If Bluetooth audio is connected, no more than two wireless controllers can be connected. Nintendo also counts left and right Joy-Con 2 as two controllers when they are connected wirelessly. These are operating limits, not a guarantee that every game supports the same number of players. See Nintendo’s wireless controller connection guidance.
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- The updated Joy-Con 2 controllers have motion controls and HD rumble 2, along with the new C Button for easy GameChat* access and all-new mouse controls in compatible games.
- This set includes both a left and right Joy-Con 2 controller (along with a pair of Joy-Con 2 straps)—perfect for local multiplayer with a friend in compatible games.
- Includes two Joy-Con 2 straps.
- Only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system.
If a controller will not sync
Joy-Con 2
- Make sure the console is powered on, not asleep, before starting wireless pairing.
- Return to Controllers > Change Grip/Order and hold SYNC for at least one second.
- If wireless pairing does not work, attach Joy-Con 2 to the powered-on console.
Switch 2 Pro Controller
- Check that the console has the latest system update.
- Try the USB-C method, then try wireless pairing from Controllers > Change Grip/Order.
- If a wired connection fails, test another dock USB port or cable.
- If the controller still cannot pair over USB-C or wirelessly, Nintendo’s guidance is to request service. See Nintendo’s Pro Controller troubleshooting steps.
Pairing does not require a charging accessory
You do not need to buy a charging accessory to sync controllers. Joy-Con 2 can charge while attached to the console or in a Joy-Con 2 charging grip. Original Joy-Con cannot attach to Switch 2 and need a Nintendo Switch console or a compatible accessory for charging. Charging and pairing are separate tasks; see Nintendo’s Joy-Con 2 charging information for charging options.
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Quick Recap
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- Introducing Joy-Con, controllers that make new kinds of gaming possible, for use with Nintendo Switch.
- The versatile Joy-Con offer multiple surprising new ways for players to have fun.
- Two Joy-Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as one game controller when attached to the Joy-Con grip.
- They can also attach to the main console for use in handheld mode, or be shared with friends to enjoy two-player action in supported games.
- Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a standalone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro-sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible.
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- Two Joy Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as 1 game controller when attached to the Joy Con grip
- They can also attach to the main console for use in handheld mode, or be shared with friends to enjoy two player action in supported games
- Each Joy Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a standalone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible
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- The Joy-Con 2 (L) controller includes the Capture Button.
- Only for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 system.
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