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Why can't i calibrate my Switch Pro controller?

If the control sticks do not respond correctly or if the calibration fails, reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button to power on the controller again.
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How do you recalibrate a Switch Pro controller?

Control stick calibration steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Controllers and Sensors" → "Calibrate Control Sticks".
  2. Tilt the control stick in any direction for a few seconds on the controller you want to calibrate. ...
  3. Check the stick response. ...
  4. Select "Calibrate" to start the calibration process.
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Why won't my Joy-Con calibrate?

What to Do: Ensure your console has the latest system version installed. Update the controller firmware. With the Joy-Con detached, reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once.
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Why is my pro controller not working properly?

Ensure your Nintendo Switch console has the latest system update. Verify that the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller has power and that it is synced to the console. While in the HOME Menu press any button on the Pro Controller.
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How do you fix a glitch on a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller?

Scroll down on the right hand part of the screen and select Calibrate Control Sticks because we're planning to do just that. A little popup menu will let you know that any button mapping changes you may have made will be temporarily disabled; just select OK. You'll then need to click in the stick that's been drifting.
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Will Nintendo fix Pro Controllers?

If the button test fails, or if the issue becomes so severe that it impacts your ability to play a game or use the controller, then we are happy to inspect the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, and repair or replace it if necessary.
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Why is my Switch controller messed up?

Ensure the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con, if any, and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.
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Do pro Controllers last?

When fully charged, the battery duration for the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller can last approximately 40 hours. This can be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.
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How do I get my pro controller to work?

From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Pro Controller you wish to pair. Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
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How do I reset my calibrate Switch controller?

From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors. Select Calibrate Motion Controls then hold down the - or + Button on the controller you want to calibrate.
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How do I fix unresponsive Joy-Con?

What to do
  1. Ensure your console has the latest system update.
  2. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers are charged.
  3. Try to decrease the distance between the Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch console.
  4. Ensure that the Nintendo Switch console is placed to minimize interference with the Joy-Con.
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Does Nintendo fix drift for free?

Nintendo has been repairing Switch players' Joy-Con "drift" issues for free, even if they're no longer under warranty, in North America since 2019.
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How do you fix a drifting Switch controller?

This is easy to fix by recalibrating your control sticks in the Switch settings. Go to the Home page and select System Settings > Controllers and Sensors then scroll down to Calibrate Control Sticks. Follow the onscreen instructions to recalibrate your control stick.
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How do I sync my Pro Controller without the dock?

Wireless pairing procedure
  1. Select "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Change Grip/Order".
  3. Hold the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair. (Release the button once the controller LED starts flashing.) ...
  4. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, the pairing is complete.
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Does Switch Pro Controller have Turbo?

NYXI Switch Pro Controller for Nintendo Switch/Switch Lite/Switch OLED,Wireless Switch Controller with LED Color Light,4 Programmable Buttons,Turbo,Vibration,One Key Wake Up.
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Do switch Pro controllers still drift?

Joy-Con drift is the most common form of drift for Nintendo. But although drift may be less common in Pro Controllers, they are not immune to it by any means.
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What controller lasts longest?

All the controllers nowadays can have issues, but it looks like the Razer Wolverine Tournament Edition is the most durable among them all, and with the least amount of potential issues. Note: this controller is very similar to the Razer Wolverine Ultimate Edition, so I will often compare them.
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Can I use 2 Pro controllers on Switch?

Q&A. [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.
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How do you know if your Switch Controllers are dying?

To view the battery life for each paired controller:

From the HOME Menu select Controllers. The approximate battery life will be displayed for each controller that is paired to a Nintendo Switch system.
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Why is there a blue light on my pro controller?

Blue when the controller is connecting with the headset. Orange when charging.
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How do I clean my Switch Pro controller?

Dampen a soft clean cloth with water, wring it out to remove excess water, then gently wipe the product. If you need to disinfect your products: Lightly apply a consumer-grade disinfectant containing about 70% alcohol to a soft clean cloth and gently wipe the product.
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How long is Switch Pro Controller warranty?

The warranty on hardware products lasts for one year from the date of purchase. For accessories and games published by Nintendo, the warranty lasts one or three months from the date of purchase depending on the country in which the product was purchased.
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How long is the Switch Pro Controller warranty?

Nintendo of America Inc. ("Nintendo") warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase.
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Does GameStop fix Nintendo Switch controller for free?

Does it drift? Is there anything wrong with it? A: Yes , drifting is a highly common isssue with all Nintendo switch joy-con but nintendo has a policy in place to repair if your request through their customer service for a fix free of charge.
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