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How do you separate Switch controllers?

Press the release button at the back of the Joy-Con while sliding the Joy-Con from bottom to top. Important: After detaching the Joy-Con controllers from the console, be sure to attach the Joy-Con straps before starting a game or software.
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How do you separate a Nintendo Switch controller for 2 players?

Tap or select Change Grip/Order. Unlock the left Joy-Con from the console by pressing the black button on the back of it. Push up on the controller to fully detach it from your system.
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How do you use Joy-Cons separately?

You can dynamically switch between using both Joy-Cons as a single controller or two separate ones by holding the screenshot and home buttons for a few seconds.
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How does Nintendo Switch work for 2 players?

You'll be able to play select games for up to two players with the included Joy-Con (one controller per person). You'll also be able to purchase extra controllers for multiplayer games for 3+ players.
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Can you use multiple Joy-Cons on one switch?

How many Joy-Con controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system? Up to eight wireless controllers can be paired to a Nintendo Switch system at a time.
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How to Detach Nintendo Switch Controllers (Remove Joy Cons Easy!)

Why won t my Switch controllers separate?

Information. Ensure the slide lock at the bottom of the Joy-Con strap is in the unlocked position. Carefully slide the Joy-Con downward. To detach the Joy-Con straps it is not necessary to press the release button on the back of the Joy-Con controller.
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Why won t my Joy-Cons connect separately?

Reset each Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. Attach the Joy-Con to the console, ensuring that it is correctly oriented and inserted all the way.
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Why do my Joy-Cons not work when detached?

For the Joy-Con to function properly when detached from the Switch, there must be an unobstructed line-of-sight between the Joy-Con and the Switch. If obstructions occur and interfere with the Bluetooth signal, the Joy-Con will not function properly.
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Does Nintendo repair Joy-Cons for free?

Although Nintendo has offered free repairs for out-of-warranty Joy-Cons in North America, Latin America, and France, it never extended the policy to the UK, Switzerland, and all of the EEA until now.
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Why can't i play with the Joy-Cons attached?

Attach the Joy-Con to the console, ensuring that it is correctly oriented and inserted all the way. If the Joy-Con is still not recognized by the console, try to detach and reattach the Joy-Con to the console a couple times. If at all possible, test another Joy-Con with the console.
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Do I send both Joy-Cons for repair?

You can send in multiple Joy-con with one shipment. Again, the only downside is that Joy-con that can't be repaired may result in a replacement of a different color.
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Why is only one Switch controller working?

Try resetting your controller, or if you have more than one, try resetting one controller at a time. Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the side of the device. Take one of the controllers and press the small, pin-sized Sync button on the top or side, then press any other button on the controller to restart it.
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Is there a way to reset Joy-Cons?

With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button to power on the Joy-Con again.
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Is there a way to reset Switch controllers?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings and then Controllers and Sensors. Select Change Button Mapping. On the left side of the screen select a controller whose configuration you want to reset, then select Reset. Select Reset again to confirm.
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Why do Switch controllers stop working?

Ensure your console has the latest system update. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers are charged. Try to decrease the distance between the Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch console. Ensure that the Nintendo Switch console is placed to minimize interference with the Joy-Con.
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How long do Joy-Con last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours. This may be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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Why do Joy-Cons drift?

The Nintendo Switch's Joy-Con drift issue is caused by a fundamental design flaw according to a UK consumer group. As reported by Eurogamer, a report from Which claims that, even after just a few months of use, the Joy-Con's plastic circuit boards show significant wear on the joystick slider contact points.
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Why won't my second controller connect to my Switch?

Try pressing the SYNC Button on each of your controllers several times and check if this resolves the issue. * Pressing the SYNC Button will interrupt the controller's wireless communication with the console. Reconnect the controller by pressing one of the directional or A/B/X/Y Buttons.
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How much does Nintendo charge to repair Joy-Cons?

It's also noted in Nintendo's update policy that Joy-Con repairs will still be free even if the controllers have suffered from wear and tear and the 24-month warranty that comes with a new Switch has expired.
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