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Nintendo Switch Joy-Con

Nintendo ยท 2017 ยท Nintendo

๐ŸŸข Native Driver โ€” Dedicated driver in joypad-os, tested and optimized
BluetoothHIDmodernโœ“ Input Supported

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
20
Analog Sticks
2
Analog Triggers
0
Weight
49g (L) + 52g (R)
Wireless
Bluetooth
Battery Life
~20 hours
๐ŸŽฏGyro โœ“๐Ÿ“ณRumble โœ“๐Ÿ“กNFC/amiibo โœ“

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 โ€” 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

Support Status

โœ…Input (Controller โ†’ Console)

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

โฌœOutput (Console โ†’ Controller)

Rumble and feedback features are not available for this device.

Documentation

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