Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Accessory Compatibility
Information about which Nintendo Switch accessories can to be used with the Nintendo Switch 2 console.
With some exceptions, Nintendo Switch accessories can continue to be used on Nintendo Switch 2.
Joy-Con controllers | Compatible | • Can be used by pairing wirelessly to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. • Cannot be attached to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. A Nintendo Switch console or licensed accessory such as a Joy-Con charging grip or Joy-Con charging stand (two-way) is required for charging. |
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | Compatible | • Can be used by pairing wirelessly to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. • Can be charged by connecting it to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock via a USB cable. |
Nintendo Entertainment System Controller | Compatible* | • Can be used by pairing wirelessly to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. • Cannot be attached to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. A Nintendo Switch console or licensed accessory such as a Joy-Con charging grip or Joy-Con charging stand (two-way) is required for charging. • *Works with compatible games. |
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller | Compatible* | • Can be used by pairing wirelessly to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. • Can be charged by connecting it to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock via a USB cable. • *Works with compatible games. |
Nintendo 64 Controller | Compatible* | • Can be used by pairing wirelessly to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. • Can be charged by connecting it to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock via a USB cable. • *Works with compatible games. |
SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad | Compatible* | • Can be used by pairing wirelessly to a Nintendo Switch 2 console. • Can be charged by connecting it to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock via a USB cable. • *Works with compatible games. |
Nintendo Switch Stylus | Compatible | • Can be used with Nintendo Switch 2. |
Adjustable Charging Stand for Nintendo Switch | Not Compatible | • Can't be used with Nintendo Switch 2. |
Nintendo Switch Dock | Not Compatible | • The Nintendo Switch dock is not compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. |
Nintendo Switch AC adapter | Some Compatibility | • Due to the differing power output, it is not possible to use a Nintendo Switch 2 console in TV mode using this adapter. • It is possible to charge a Nintendo Switch 2 console when plugged in directly. |
HDMI cable included with the Nintendo Switch console | Not Compatible | • It is not compatible as the HDMI cable standards differ. • In order to maximise the performance of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, please use the HDMI cable included with the console. |
microSD cards | Not Compatible | • Nintendo Switch 2 is designed exclusively for use with microSD Express cards, which allow for faster data transfer compared to the conventional microSD card. • It is only possible to use a microSD card to view or import screenshots/videos captured on a Nintendo Switch console. For more information, see MicroSD Card and MicroSD Express Card Compatibility. |
Nintendo GameCube Controller Adapter | Compatible | • This accessory can be used in TV mode by connecting it to a USB port on the Nintendo Switch 2 dock. |
Joy-Con Strap | Not Compatible* | • Cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. • *Only compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, which can be used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. |
Joy-Con Grip | Not Compatible* | • Cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. • *Only compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, which can be used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. |
Joy-Con Charging Grip | Not Compatible* | • Cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. • *Only compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, which can be used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. |
Joy-Con Wheel | Not Compatible* | • Cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. • *Only compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, which can be used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. |
Leg Strap | Not Compatible* | • Cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. • *When playing on a Nintendo Switch 2 console, the leg strap can be used with Nintendo Switch Sports by connecting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers wirelessly. |
Ring-Con | Not Compatible* | • Cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. • *When playing on a Nintendo Switch 2 console, the Ring-Con designed for use with Ring Fit Adventure can be used by connecting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers wirelessly. |
Joy-Con AA Battery Pack Pair | Not Compatible* | • Cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. • *Only compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, which can be used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. |
Joy-Con Charging Stand (Two-Way) | Not Compatible* | • Cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. • *Only compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers, which can be used wirelessly with Nintendo Switch 2 consoles. |