Nintendo Switch Manual
Using the joy-con controllers
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Using the Joy-Con controllers
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Nintendo Switch
Attaching the Joy-Con controllers to the console
In handheld mode, you can play Nintendo Switch games with both Joy-Con controllers attached
to the console. To attach them to the console, align them with the rails on either side of the
console, then slide them down until you hear a click.
Be sure to attach the Joy-Con controllers correctly.
Make sure you attach the right and left Joy-Con controllers to the corresponding sides of the
console. The left Joy-Con has the − Button and the right Joy-Con has the + Button.
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Summary of Contents for Nintendo Switch
- Page 1 Attaching the Joy-Con controllers to the console In handheld mode, you can play Nintendo Switch games with both Joy-Con controllers attached to the console. To attach them to the console, align them with the rails on either side of the console, then slide them down until you hear a click.
- Page 2 Up to 10 Joy-Con controllers can be paired to each console at a given time. Detaching the Joy-Con controllers from the console Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the console to play Nintendo Switch in TV mode or tabletop mode. To detach a Joy-Con, hold the release button on the back of the controller, then slide it up.
- Page 3 Hold The Joy-Con controllers will remain paired when you detach them from the console, and you'll be able to use them wirelessly. If they run out of battery, attach them to the console when it's charging to recharge them. Can I detach the Joy-Con controllers and use them with another console? Each Joy-Con can only be paired to one console at a time.
- Page 4 To use a paired Joy-Con with a different console, you must attach the Joy-Con to that console to pair it. You will need to do this again each time you'd like to change what console you are using the Joy- Con with.
- Page 5 In addition to the normal Joy-Con grip included with the console, there's also a Joy-Con charging grip (sold separately). If you have the charging grip, connect it to the Nintendo Switch dock using the USB charging cable (HAC-010) to charge the Joy-Con controllers. This way, you can play Nintendo Switch...
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