How to attach the Joy-Con 2 controllers to and detach them from the Nintendo Switch 2 console.
Are you attaching or detaching the Joy-Con 2 controllers from the console?
Up to 10 controllers can be paired to one Nintendo Switch 2 console.
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Orientate the console so that it's upright and facing you.
Bring the right Joy-Con 2 (the controller with the + Button) to the right side of the console.
Align the bottom of the controller with the console, then bring the top close to the console. You will hear a click when it is securely attached.
Keep the area between the Joy-Con 2 and the console clear, being careful not to pinch your fingers.
Joy-Con 2 (R) controller being connected to the Nintendo Switch 2 console
Repeat steps 2 and 3 with the left Joy-Con 2 (the controller with the - Button).
The attached Joy-Con 2 controllers are ready to be used and will also be paired to the console. They can now be detached to use wirelessly.
Important: After detaching the Joy-Con 2 controllers from the console, be sure to attach the Joy-Con 2 straps before starting a game or software.
Press the release button on the back of the Joy-Con 2.
Release button on back of Joy-Con 2 highlighted while controller is attached to the Nintendo Switch 2 console
While holding the release button down, pull the controller away from the console to detach it.
User pressing release button on back of Joy-Con 2 and detaching the controller from Nintendo Switch 2 console
Joy-Con 2 pairing information is not deleted when the controllers are detached. You can now use them as wireless controllers.
