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How to Pair the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to Nintendo Switch 2

Steps for connecting a Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Before you start

You will need:

  • Your Nintendo Switch 2

  • The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller(s) you wish to pair

What to do

The Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the following ways:

USB Connection Pairing (Directly to Nintendo Switch 2)

  1. Power on the console.

  2. Connect the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 using the included USB-C cable.

USB Connection Pairing (Docked)

  1. Place the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the dock.

  2. Power on the console.

  3. Connect the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock using the included USB-C cable.

Button pairing or wireless pairing

  1. From the HOME Menu, select controllers.

  2. Select Change Grip/Order.

  3. From the Change Grip/Order screen, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the controller you wish to pair.

    • Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.

Additional information

Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. However, the maximum number of controllers that can be connected will vary depending on the type of controllers and features that are used.