Unlock the Secrets: How to Effortlessly Pair Controllers with Nintendo Switch 2!

The Nintendo Today app is quickly becoming a key player in the promotional efforts for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Recently, Nintendo shared a helpful video demonstrating the process of pairing controllers with the new system, which is compatible with most original first-party Nintendo Switch accessories. The tutorial highlights how easy it is to connect a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch 2 as an additional control option. It's a straightforward and user-friendly experience. Take a look at the video below.

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Here's a look at pairing controllers on the Switch 2.

It is possible to connect Joy-Con 1, as shown in the video. By doing so, you can play Switch 1 games that are incompatible with Joy-Con 2, like Ring Fit Adventure. pic.twitter.com/7v2rrStGju

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