There are multiple ways to connect a wireless controller to your Nintendo Switch.
Next, select “Change Grip/Order.”
The “Sync” button is located at the top of your controller; next to the USB-C port.
Press the A button to confirm the connection and you’re done.
This method also works with the Nintendo Switch Lite.
Once you do this, your Switch Pro Controller automatically connects with your Nintendo Switch.
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However, sometimes third-party controllers have different buttons.
Though, the Joy-Cons have even more options!
Then, select Change Grip/Order.
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Alternatively, it’s possible for you to use the ZL and ZR buttons at this point.
Lastly, press the A button on the right Joy-Con to confirm the connection.
This sets up your two Joy-Con controllers to work together as if they were one controller.
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To do this, go to the Controllers menu and then select Change Grip/Order.
Then, long-press the “Sync” button on one of your Joy-Cons.
This results in one Joy-Con being connected to your Nintendo Switch by itself.
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Do the same with your other Joy-Con and you’ll have two independent controllers connected to your Nintendo Switch.
This is a great way to locally play games with someone else without having to buy additional controllers.
you might alsoconnect your Joy-Cons to your PC, but the method of doing so requires using Bluetooth.
The “H” button acts are both the “Sync” button and “Home” button on the…
Grab your Nintendo Switch (the tablet part) and look at its left and right sides.
You’ll see grooves on both sides.
Hold the left Joy-Con so that its flat side is facing the left side of your Nintendo Switch.
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When it’s fully in place, you’ll hear a small click.
Do the same to the right Joy-Con on the right-side groove of your Nintendo Switch and you’re done!
How Many Controllers Can You Connect to a Nintendo Switch?
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you could connect up to eight controllers to your Nintendo Switch.
This includes Switch Pro Controllers, Joy-Cons, Gamecube controllers, and third-party controllers.
This is true both when your Nintendo Switch is connected to a TV and when it is not.
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With that said, each Joy-Con counts as its own controller—even when paired together.
However, if you connect eight Joy-Cons separately, you could have up to eight players play together.
it’s possible for you to mix and match controllers as well.
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For more examples of multiple-controller setups for your Nintendo Switch, consultNintendo’s official support page on this topic.
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