While some people prefer to take their Switch systems with them wherever they go, others rarely take them out of the dock. By using a Joy-Con AA battery pack (sold separately), you can let the batteries charge your Joy-Con while you continue to play. It is worth mentioning that the infamous "Joy-Con drift" issue still persists to this day, resulting in movement from the analog stick without actually touching it. Make sure you attach the Joy-Con (L) and (R) on the correct sides so that the buttons are positioned correctly with respect to the console. You have to do something similar when setting up a PlayStation 4 DualShock controller for maximum compatibility with PC games.

While the official selection of colours available from Nintendo is slightly limited at present, it was only a matter of time until the modding community came up with their own solutions.These Animal Crossing: New Horizons Joy-Cons are only available (in the West) as part of the Animal Crossing Switch bundles listed below.

This will result in your character or the camera moving on its own, leading to an unpleasant gaming experience. This fetching set of Neon Green Joy-Con could work well for the gunge enthusiast, eco-warrior or gamma radiation fan alike.

Complementing the included Joy-Con grip, there is also a Joy-Con charging grip available for purchase. He often describes himself as an "Apple user on a budget" and firmly believes that great technology can be affordable if you know where to look. If you're going to be playing a lot of multiplayer games that require precision, we advise picking up a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller or an additional set of Joy-Cons for comfort. Love controllers have Another pro controller that’s plain and a couple of wired - Zelda and Pokken one, 3 8bitdo controllers, wired smash GC one. Since you already know and love your Nintendo Switch (we hope), it’s time to find a controller you can bond with, too.

You guys can send your Joycons for guarantee, clean them or, if those are not options, replace the stick yourself. Type-C connector You can use the enclosed USB charging cable to pair the controller with the console or to charge it.In addition to his extensive writing experience, Chris has been interviewed as a technology expert on TV news and radio shows. Each comes equipped with face buttons, two bumpers, triggers, and directional buttons, as well as additional bumper buttons located on the side for when you’re only using one of them at a time. And there are cheaper alternatives out there, too, so definitely take a look at the likes of the Hori Split-Pad Pro and Nyko Dualies further down the page.

That being said, there are way more games on the Switch that can be perfect for small and large gatherings of friends and family. The Nintendo Switch has received excellent ports of some of the best fighting games from recent years, as well as plenty of exclusive titles.

If you want to use it with the NES Classic, SNES Classic, or Wii Classic controllers, you can do that, too. The Splatoon 2 joycons are the only ones I didn't like to be honest, I wasn't a fan of the original blue and red controller but the pink and green was just especially off-putting for me.