How to Hold the Joy-Con (Single and Multiplayer)
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model
In this article, you'll learn how to set up or change the holding position on the Joy-Con controllers for single and multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch.
Note: If the console is powered off or set to sleep mode, the Joy-Con holding position will automatically revert back to dual-controller grip.
While being used as wireless controllers, the Joy-Con can be held in different positions:
| Vertically | Horizontally |
|---|---|
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as individual controllers (solo remote grip) |
While you can navigate the HOME Menu using the Joy-Con in the different holding positions, the holding position within each game will depend on the single and multiplayer options for that software. For example,
- Some games, such as Snipperclips - Cut it out together!, allow you to use the Joy-Con only in solo horizontal grip.
- Other games, such as Super Bomberman R, allow you to use the Joy-Con in single player as dual-controller grip or as solo horizontal grip, while using the Joy-Con in multiplayer allows for solo horizontal grip only.
Complete these steps
To set or change the holding position for the Joy-Con.
- From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles then Change Grip/Order.
- Any wireless controllers paired to the console will be temporarily disconnected.
- Depending on the holding position to be used, press the buttons on the Joy-Con as follows:
| How to Hold the Joy-Con | Buttons to Press |
|---|---|
As a dual-controller grip
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As a solo horizontal grip
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SL Button + SR Button on each Joy-Con you wish to use horizontally |
