How to Attach/Detach the Joy-Con Controllers to the Joy-Con Grip
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
In this article, you'll learn how to attach and detach the Joy-Con controllers to the Joy-Con grip or to the Joy-Con charging grip accessories.
The Joy-Con grip accessory (model No. HAC-011) included with the Nintendo Switch bundle allows you to combine both Joy-Con into a traditional-style controller.
- Additionally, a Joy-Con charging grip (model No. HAC-012) is available and is sold separately. The Joy-Con charging grip allows you to keep playing while you're charging your Joy-Con, so you don't have to miss a minute.
Complete these steps
For how to attach the Joy-Con controllers to the Joy-Con grip or Joy-Con charging grip.
- First, ensure the Nintendo Switch logo and the player LEDs on the Joy-Con grip or Joy-Con charging grip are facing you. To ensure the right and left Joy-Con are positioned properly, align the "-" symbol on the left Joy-Con with the top left corner of the Joy-Con grip or Joy-Con charging grip. Then align the "+" symbol on the right Joy-Con with the top right corner of the Joy-Con grip or Joy-Con charging grip.
- Use the rail on the side of the Joy-Con Grip, and slide the Joy-Con from top to bottom, until you hear a click.
For how to detach the Joy-Con controllers from the Joy-Con grip or Joy-Con charging grip.
- Press the release button at the back of the Joy-Con while sliding the Joy-Con from bottom to top.
