Unable to Detach the Joy-Con 2 From the Nintendo Switch 2 Console

Follow these steps if you have trouble removing the Joy-Con 2 controller from the sides of the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

Note: Joy-Con 2 controllers attach magnetically to the Nintendo Switch 2 console.

What to do

  1. Press the release button on the back of the Joy-Con 2.

  2. While holding the release button down, pull the controller away from the console to detach it.

Situation not resolved

If the Joy-Con 2 controllers cannot be detached from the Nintendo Switch 2 console, both the Joy-Con 2 and the console will need to be sent in for assessment.