How to Remove a Nintendo Switch Control
To remove a Nintendo Switch control, you need to press the release button at the back of the Joy-Con while sliding the Joy-Con from bottom to top, and for a stuck controller, hold it upright and firmly slide it upward. This process is straightforward and can be achieved with a few simple steps, but there are also other related questions and concerns that Nintendo Switch users may have, which will be addressed in the following FAQs.
Removing and Replacing Nintendo Switch Controllers
Removing a Nintendo Switch controller can be a bit tricky, but it’s essential to do it correctly to avoid damaging the console or the controller.
FAQs
1. How do I unpair a Nintendo Switch controller?
To unpair a Nintendo Switch controller, select System Settings from the HOME Menu, then select Controllers and Sensors → Disconnect Controllers, and follow the on-screen instructions to delete the pairing information for all controllers.
2. How do I remove a stuck Nintendo Switch controller?
For the right Joy-Con, hold it upright with the + Button positioned upward and the Joy-Con strap in the other hand, and firmly slide the Joy-Con upward, and do the same for the left Joy-Con but with the – Button positioned upward.
3. How do I connect a new Switch controller?
To connect a new Switch controller, select Controllers on the HOME Menu, select Change Grip/Order, hold the SYNC Button on the controller until the controller LED starts flashing, and wait for the paired message to appear on the screen.
4. How do you separate a Nintendo Switch controller for 2 players?
To separate a Nintendo Switch controller, pick up the Nintendo Switch and turn it over, press and hold the round button on the back of the Joy-Con controller next to the ZL and ZR buttons, and slide the Joy-Con up to detach it.
5. Can you reset a Switch Pro controller?
If the control sticks do not respond correctly, reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to power on the controller again.
6. How do I change my Switch controller to one player?
To change the Switch controller to one player, complete these steps: from the Suspend Menu, press the Y Button or select Swap P1 to swap between player 1 and player 2.
7. Do you need to buy 2 controllers for Nintendo Switch?
You don’t need to buy two controllers for Nintendo Switch to play with a friend, as you can play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con.
8. How many controllers can you use on 1-2 Switch?
The game 1-2 Switch supports up to 8 players using Joy-Con controllers, and up to 100 players can play using smartphones.
9. Why won’t my new controller connect to my Switch?
If your new controller won’t connect to your Switch, confirm that the USB Cable is securely connected to the Wired Controller and the Nintendo Switch Dock, and that your Nintendo Switch has the latest System Update installed.
10. Why is my new Switch controller not connecting?
If your new Switch controller is not connecting, check if your Switch needs an update, if your device is in Airplane mode, or if you need to pair your Switch and controller.
11. Can you use an Xbox controller on Switch?
You can use an Xbox controller on your Nintendo Switch, but you need an adaptor and a Bluetooth Controller, as hard-wired third-party Xbox controllers won’t work.
12. Can two people use one set of Joy-cons?
Yes, two people can use one set of Joy-cons, as you can use a set of Joy-cons as a single controller or as two, depending on how many people play.
13. Do I need 2 sets of Joy-cons?
Although the JoyCon splits into two separate pieces, you do still need both pieces to play the majority of Nintendo Switch games, and two pieces are always sold together by Nintendo.
14. Do you need two controllers for Mario?
To play Mario with two players, you need two Nintendo Switch systems, each with a copy of the game, and each player must use a single Joy-Con controller.
15. How many Switch controllers do you need for 2 players?
If you have 2 Joy-cons, you can play with 2 players, but if you want to play with more players (up to 4), you need to buy additional Joy-cons.