How to Use Joy-Cons as Separate Controllers on Nintendo Switch 2

Setting Up Joy-Cons for Multiplayer

• 💡 To begin using Joy-Cons as separate controllers on the Nintendo Switch 2, navigate to the 'Controllers' menu.
• 📌 If no controllers are connected, you may need to press a button to initiate the connection process.

Switching to Separate Controller Mode

• 🎮 Access the 'Change Grip/Order' setting within the controller menu.
• 🎯 To pair Joy-Cons as a single unit, press the left and right buttons simultaneously for a moment.
• 🕹️ To use each Joy-Con as an individual controller, press the SL and SR buttons on each Joy-Con separately.
• ✨ The system will then recognize each Joy-Con as a distinct controller, often marked with dots.

Adding Additional Controllers

• ➕ The Nintendo Switch 2 allows for connecting more than two individual Joy-Cons.
• 🚀 To pair additional controllers, select 'Other Pairing Methods' and press and hold the designated button.
• ✅ Once paired, you can finalize the setup by pressing the appropriate button on the controller.
• 👏 This process ensures all controllers are correctly configured for local multiplayer gaming.