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Why won t my Joy-Con light up?

If the Joy-Con are displayed correctly on the console screen, but the player LEDs remain unlit, try the following: Attach and detach the Joy-Con two or three times. Reset the controllers by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button, such as the A Button to power on the controllers again.
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How do you fix a dead Joy-Con?

With the Joy-Con controllers detached from the console, reset them by pressing the SYNC Button once on each controller. After resetting the AC adapter and the Joy-Con, attach the Joy-Con to the console, then connect the AC adapter directly to the console and to a wall outlet.
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How long do Joycons battery last?

Additional Information: 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.
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How long do dead Joycons take to charge?

Step 2: Ensure the Switch's dock or AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet. Either connect the adapter's plug to the USB-C port on the bottom of the Switch or place the Switch in the dock. Step 4: Wait! Nintendo estimates that it will take about three and a half hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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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 is my power a wireless Switch controller not turning on?

Your batteries in the controller may be too low or drained for the controller to turn on. You may need to replace your batteries.
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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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Are the Joy-Cons fixed?

Nintendo does offer free Joy-Con repairs. But if you don't feel like losing your controllers for a few weeks, there are a few things you can do at home to fix them. Quick tip: These tips apply to all three versions of the Nintendo Switch: The original, the Switch Lite, and the OLED Switch.
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How long will Nintendo fix Joycons?

How long does a Joy-Con repair take? The general consensus indicates that Joy-Con repairs by Nintendo can take anywhere from 3 days to a month. If it turns out your Joy-Con issues aren't covered by Nintendo or you need it faster, we can help.
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Why wont my Switch turn on when I press the power button?

To fix a Nintendo Switch that won't turn on, try giving the battery a nice long charge. Check the Switch or AC adapter for damage, and make necessary replacements. Resetting the AC and Switch adapter can turn on your switch and allow it to take a charge.
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Why won't my Switch turn on even though it's charging?

Check the AC adapter for damage. Damage can include frayed or split cord, loose connectors, kinks, etc. If a different charger is being used, replacing it with the correct accessory may resolve the problem. If any damage is found, the AC adapter will need to be replaced.
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How much is replacement 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.
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Does GameStop repair Switch Joy-Cons?

We can fix it! Just bring your eligible products into any GameStop store and we'll take care of the rest.
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Can you replace Joy-Cons on Switch?

If the damage to your Joy-Con analog sticks is not covered by your warranty, then replacing them yourself may be your best option. There are certainly some small fiddly bits once you get inside the case of the Joy-Con but it's not the hardest repair job to pull off.
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Do Joycons ever run out of battery?

You'll want to know how to charge Joy-Cons if you've got a new Nintendo Switch, as these little mini-controllers are vital to many of the console's various forms. Once you detach them they'll start draining their finite batteries, and to be honest - they're very, very finite.
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Do Joycons charge while docked?

Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console and power it on. In order for the Joy-Con to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.
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Do Joycons only charge while docked?

The Joy-Con controllers can be charged in the following ways: While attached to the Nintendo Switch console. Attach the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console and power it on.
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Does Gamestop fix Joy-Con drift?

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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What is a Joy-Con number?

From the HOME Menu on the Nintendo Switch System, select System Settings. System Settings on Nintendo Switch. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select System, followed by Serial Information. The serial number for each attached Joy-Con will be displayed separately, noted by an (L) or (R).
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How long does it take for joycons to charge to 100%?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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How can I tell if my Joycons are charging?

While the Charging Grip is connected to the AC adapter, verify that the Joy-Con are charging. Go to the HOME Menu and select Controllers. The screen will indicate that the Joy-Con are charging.
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