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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con

Nintendo · 2017 · Nintendo

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Overview

Nintendo's detachable controllers for the Switch, usable individually or as a pair. Feature HD rumble, IR camera, NFC, and motion controls.

Technical Details

Connection

Bluetooth

Protocol

HID

VID:PID

057E:2006,057E:2007

Era

Modern

Platform

Nintendo

Year

2017

Specifications

Buttons

Analog Sticks

Analog Triggers

Weight

49g (L) + 52g (R)

Wireless

Bluetooth

Battery Life

~20 hours

🎯Gyro ✓📳Rumble ✓📡NFC/amiibo ✓

Rumble: Linear resonant actuators (one per Joy-Con)

Motion: 6-axis motion sensor (in each Joy-Con)

Trigger Type: digital

Button Layout: A B X Y + SL SR per Joy-Con

Native Compatibility

Works natively with these platforms (no adapter needed):

Switch

With a Joypad adapter, also works on additional consoles — see adapter compatibility below.

Variants

Joy-Con (L)
Joy-Con (R)
Joy-Con Charging Grip

Joypad Adapter Compatibility

This controller works with the following Joypad adapters powered by joypad-os:

BT-to-USB

Bluetooth to USB adapter

DIY Build Guides

Build your own adapter for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con with these step-by-step guides:

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Build a Bluetooth-to-USB Controller Adapter

Easy difficulty

Test This Controller

Connect your Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and test all buttons, analog sticks, triggers, and rumble — right in your browser.

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Support Status

✅Input (Controller → Console)

All buttons, analog sticks, and triggers are fully supported.

⬜Output (Console → Controller)

Rumble and feedback features are not available for this device.

Documentation

📄 Official Manual↗🏭 Manufacturer Page↗

Where to Buy

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