To pair any controller with the Switch 2 you’ll need the console powered on and updated to the latest system software.

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Learn how to pair Pro Controllers and Bluetooth gamepads with the Nintendo Switch 2, plus tips to fix pairing issues.

This page contains instructions on how to sync and pair controllers, such as Joy-Cons or Pro Controllers from both the Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 era with your Nintendo Switch 2. It’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Out of all of Nintendo's controllers, one of the most fondly remembered is the one that came with the Nintendo GameCube. It had a nice, ...

If you tried syncing an 8BitDo controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, you were probably disappointed when the console refused to recognize it. I know I was. But my disappointment didn't ...

After months of silence, Nintendo has finally confirmed that the Switch 2 is coming soon, launching worldwide on June 5 (even if preorders are delayed for the US). But what accompanied that ...

Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and if you’re a Nintendo fan (and, more importantly, a Switch owner), you probably have a bunch of well-used original Switch controllers. After testing controllers using my ...

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Nintendo Switch 2 brings improved hardware capabilities and better gaming performance. Still, Nintendo Switch 2 gamers need a dedicated gaming controller. A good Nintendo Switch 2 gaming controller ...

The GL and GR buttons on the Switch 2 Pro Controller are fully remappable back buttons used to assign in-game actions for ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 comes with two Joy-Con 2 controllers, plus a Joy-Con 2 Grip and Joy-Con 2 straps. They can be used in numerous configurations, but if you're looking for even more options, there ...