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

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 ...

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 ...

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When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The Nintendo Switch 2 has a simple design: It's a screen and two compact controllers. But that simple ...

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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 ...

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When Nintendo Switch 2 launches in June, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers will be able to play classic GameCube games via a new app. As has been the case with the NES, SNES, N64, ...

Although the Nintendo Switch 2 was formally revealed on Jan. 16, 2025, many new details were revealed in a Nintendo Direct on Apr. 2, 2025. Like its predecessor, the Nintendo Switch 2 is a hybrid ...