Introducing Joy-Con, controllers that make new kinds of gaming possible, for use with Nintendo Switch. The versatile Joy-Con offer multiple surprising new ways for players to have fun. Two Joy-Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as one game controller when attached to the Joy-Con grip. They can also attach to the main console for use in handheld mode, or be shared with friends to enjoy two-player action in supported games. Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a standalone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro-sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible.

Connectivity Joy-Con (L):
Bluetooth 3.0

Joy-Con (R):
Bluetooth 3.0, NFC (near-field communication)

Buttons Joy-Con (L):
Left Stick (pressable)
Directional/L/ZL/SL/SR/− Buttons
Capture Button
Release button
SYNC Button

Joy-Con (R):
Right Stick (pressable)
A/B/X/Y/R/ZR/SL/SR/+ Buttons
HOME Button
Release Button
SYNC Button

Sensors

Joy-Con (L):
Accelerometer, Gyroscope

Joy-Con (R):
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, IR Motion Camera

Battery Type Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Capacity 525 mAh
Battery Life (approx.) 20 hours
Recharge Time 3.5 hours
Compatibility Nintendo Switch
Weight Joy-Con (L): 1.73 oz (49 g)
Joy-Con (R): 1.84 oz (52.1 g).

Introducing Joy-Con, controllers that make new kinds of gaming possible, for use with Nintendo Switch.
The versatile Joy-Con offer multiple surprising new ways for players to have fun.
Two Joy-Con can be used independently in each hand, or together as one game controller when attached to the Joy-Con grip.
They can also attach to the main console for use in handheld mode, or be shared with friends to enjoy two-player action in supported games.
Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can act as a standalone controller, and each includes an accelerometer and gyro-sensor, making independent left and right motion control possible.