How to connect Switch 1 controllers with the Switch 2

Have you recently upgraded from the original Switch or the Switch OLED to the shiny new Switch 2? If the answer is yes, you might probably have a Switch Pro controller lying around. The question that would come to your mind is whether you could use the Pro Controller and Switch 1 Joy-Cons with the Switch 2.

While the Joy-Cons from the Switch 1 cannot be connected physically to the Switch 2, there should be some possibility of the Joy-Cons working wirelessly with the Switch 2, right?

Today, we will be answering these questions: whether you can use the Switch 1‘s Joy Cons with the Switch 2.

Can you use the Switch 1 Controllers on Switch 2?

Yes, you can use the Pro Controller and the Joy-Cons made for the Switch 1 with your Switch 2. However, when it comes to select games, the Joy-Cons from the Switch 1 might not be compatible, so be sure to check whether your games are compatible with the older Joy-Cons or not.

Once you have confirmed that the Joy-Cons work with the game you are going to play, simply follow these steps to pair the Joy-Cons with your Switch 2. It is also important that you first charge the Joy-Cons before you plan to use them with the Switch 2.

Pair the Switch 1 Joy-Cons with the Switch 2

Pairing the older Joy Cons with your Switch 2 is a fairly simple process. Here are the steps.

1. Select the Controllers option from the Main Menu on the home screen.
   
2. Now, select the Change Grip/Order option.
   
3. Press the sync buttons on your Joy Cons to pair them with your Switch 2.
   
4. Once they have been paired, you can use the Switch 1 Joy-Cons with your Switch 2.

And this is how you can use the Joy-Cons from the Switch 1 with the Switch 2. Now, let’s take a look at the Pro Controllers designed for the Switch 1 that can be used with the Switch 2.

Pair the Pro Controller with the Switch 2

The Pro Controller for the Switch is hands down one of the best controllers and ways to enjoy your Switch games. The best part about these controllers is that you can use them in both wireless or wired methods. For the wired method, you simply use the USB-C cable that came with your Pro Controller and plug it into the Switch 2. For the wireless process, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that your Pro Controller has enough charge.
2. Navigate to the Controller Settings option using the Switch 2’s Joy-Con.
3. Choose the Change Grip/Order.
4. Press the pairing button on your Pro Controller. The button will be next to the USB-C port. Keep the pairing button pressed until you see the flashing green lights on the Pro Controller.
   
5. In a few moments, the Pro Controller should pair up with your Switch 2.

If you have a third party controller that is compatible with the Switch 1, you can follow the same steps to pair that controller with your Switch 2. In theory, these third-party controllers, including the other first-party controllers, should work with all games on your Switch 2.

Closing Thoughts

This concludes the guide and answers your question if you can connect the Switch 1 Joy-cons with your new Switch 2. Have you tried using the Joy-Cons from your Switch 1 with your newer Switch 2? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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