Why are they called Joy-Cons?

An easy way (from a gamer's perspective) to explain it is that there is a small joystick along with some few buttons. This means that the Joy-Con is small & easily portable (just like the console's tablet itself) controller that simply has a joystick. What is the best controller for the Nintendo Switch?

What does Joy-Con mean?

Joy-Con are the primary game controllers for the Nintendo Switch video game console. They consist of two individual units, each containing an analog stick and an array of buttons.

Is each Joy-Con a controller?

Held vertically, the left and right Joy-Con can be used as a single unit. Held horizontally, each Joy-Con can be used as individual controllers.

What is considered one Joy-Con?

So instead of purchasing two separate products, you are getting one set of JoyCons. You can't get a Left JoyCon or a Right JoyCon on Nintendo's site or from retailers. And, together as they are meant to be, JoyCons control the same, as say, an Xbox or PlayStation controller.

What is the black part of a Joy-Con called?

The Joy-Con™ wrist strap can be attached to a Joy-Con controller for use in games that include motion control or active play. When attached, it also allows the player to more easily press the SL and SR buttons. Each strap works with both left and right Joy-Con controllers.

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What is the C stick on Joy-Con?

Using the C-Stick, the player is able to move through the air in one direction, but input their aerial attack in another direction.

How many Joy-Cons is too many?

[Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.

Do I need 2 sets of Joy-Cons?

No. If you bought more joy cons you would have more people. It's set up out of the box to allow two people to okay assuming the game you bought is multi player.

Do Joy-Cons have drift?

Joy-Con drift is the name given to an issue some Switch owners have experienced with one or both of their detachable controllers. They have found that movement is being detected by their Switch even when they are not touching the thumbstick on a Joy-Con.

How long do Joy-Cons 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.

How many Joy-Cons have drift?

Many an owner has been affected and a new report by a respected watchdog outlines just how common the problem is. UK consumer watchdog Which? has published a new report that says more than 40 percent of Joy-Con controllers for the original Nintendo Switch are affected by drift issues (thanks GamesIndustry).

How much is 1 Joy-Con?

Nintendo is dropping the price of buying a single Joy-Con controller down to $39.99. That's $10 less than the $49.99 the company originally charged for single controller replacements. The newly priced Joy-Con will be available starting on November 9th.

Do pro controllers drift?

Drifting is a problem that is undeniably common in the Switch's Joy-Con, but it can also affect Pro Controllers as well. That's not to say Nintendo's products are cheap or shoddy universally; drift is an issue that can affect any controller on the market – even the mighty Xbox One Elite Controller isn't safe.

How many Joy-Cons do I need 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.

How long does it take for Joy-Cons to charge to 100%?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.

Do Joy-Cons use Bluetooth?

The Joy-Con is actually two controllers used in concert. These tiny controllers connect to the Switch via Bluetooth, which means you can also connect Switch controllers to your PC (Windows) to use with the emulator or indie game of your choice.

Can you use 1 Joy-Con for Mario Kart?

If two players are playing on the same Nintendo Switch console, each player will use either one Joy-Con Controller (Left or Right) or one Nintendo Switch Pro-Controller.

Do Joy-Cons vibrate?

Important: HD Rumble can be used with Nintendo Switch Lite using a supported, wireless controller (Joy-Con or Pro Controller). Note: When the Controller Vibration is first turned on, the controller used to activate this setting will momentarily vibrate.

Do Joy-Cons have cameras?

The IR Motion Camera is located at the bottom of the Joy-Con (R). The Nintendo Switch console does not have a built-in feature to verify the functionality of the IR Motion Camera. However, you can still check if the IR Motion Camera is working using compatible software.

Can you buy grey Joy-Cons?

Pick up an extra set of Joy-Con controllers to open new kinds of gaming possibilities! The right Joy-Con Controller includes an NFC touchpoint to unlock amiibo functionality. This set includes two grey Joy-Con Controllers (Left and Right) and two black Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controller Straps.

Which Joy-Con color is best?

Why are there no grey Joy-Cons?

Presumably, it's because they weren't popular enough to warrant continued production. There are a few problems, though. For one, the gray Joy-Cons ship with Nintendo Switch consoles. If this color is no longer being made, we may soon see this version of the console go away as well.

Why are Joy-Cons so hard to find?

In this case, the lack of Joy-Cons may stem directly from COVID-19. Back in February, Nintendo warned that production and delivery of products, including the Switch and Joy-Cons, could be impacted in Japan.