Compatibility with Nintendo Switch accessories

Accessory

Compatible

Joy-Con controllers

Yes

These accessories can be used by connecting wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2. However, they cannot be charged on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. A Nintendo Switch console or accessory such as a Joy-Con Charging Grip or Joy-Con Charging Stand (two-way) is required.

You cannot exit sleep mode on Nintendo Switch 2 using the HOME Button on Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers.

- Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

- Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) Controllers

- Nintendo 64 (N64) Controller

- SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad

Yes

These accessories can be used by connecting wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2. They can be charged by connecting them to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock via a USB cable.

You cannot exit sleep mode on Nintendo Switch 2 using the HOME Button on Nintendo Switch controllers.

Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Controllers

Yes

These accessories can be used by connecting wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2. However, they cannot be charged on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. A Nintendo Switch console or accessory such as a Joy-Con Charging Grip or Joy-Con charging stand (two-way) is required.

Nintendo Switch Stylus

Yes

Nintendo Switch Adjustable Charging Stand

No

Nintendo Switch Dock

No

The Nintendo Switch dock is not compatible with Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch AC adapter

No

The power output is insufficient to use Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode.

It is possible to charge a Nintendo Switch 2 console using it.

High Speed HDMI™ Cable included with Nintendo Switch

No

It is not compatible as the HDMI cable standards differ.

In order to maximise the performance of Nintendo Switch 2, please use the Ultra High Speed HDMI™ Cable included with Nintendo Switch 2.

microSD cards

No

Nintendo Switch 2 is designed exclusively for microSD Express cards, which allow for faster data transfer compared to the conventional microSD card.

Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter

Yes

This accessory can be used in TV mode by connecting via a USB port on the Nintendo Switch 2 dock.

- Joy-Con Strap

- Joy-Con Grip

- Joy-Con Charging Grip

- Joy-Con Wheel

- Leg Strap

- Ring-Con

Joy-Con AA Battery Pack

No

These accessories cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. They are only compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con.

When playing on Nintendo Switch 2, the Leg Strap can be used with Nintendo Switch Sports, and the Ring-Con with Ring Fit Adventure, by connecting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con wirelessly.