With gamers throughout the world looking to make the upgrade from Nintendo Switch to the newly released Switch 2, many are wondering whether their existing Switch 1 controllers will be compatible with the new system.
Luckily, the answer to that question is yes, both Joy-Con and Pro Controllers from the original Switch are compatible with the Switch 2. So you won’t have to worry about dumping your old controller for a new one when making the upgrade to the Switch 2.
But how exactly do you use your Switch controller on the Switch 2?
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about how to connect your Nintendo Switch controller to the Switch 2.
How To Connect Switch 1 Controller To the Nintendo Switch 2
To connect your existing controller to the new Nintendo Switch 2, simply follow these steps:
- From the home menu, head over to the ‘Controllers’ section by clicking on the respective icon at the bottom
- Select ‘Change Grip/Order’
- Now, press and hold the Sync button on your controller
- When the player indicator lights begin flashing, your Nintendo Switch 2 should detect the controller
- Once the lights turn solid, press L + R
And that’s it! Your controller is now ready to use on your new Nintendo Switch 2!
That’s everything you need to know about how to connect your Switch 1 controller to the Nintendo Switch 2.