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How to Pair the Super NES Controller to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

How to pair the Super NES Controller to a Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch systems.

Complete these steps

Which console are you using?

  • Nintendo Switch 2

    The Super NES Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles.
    2. Change Grip/Order.
    3. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Super NES Controller you wish to pair.
      Change Grip/Order screen on Nintendo Switch 2
    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the dock.
    2. Turn the console on.
    3. Connect the Super NES Controller to the dock with the USB charging cable (model No. HAC-010, sold separately).
  • Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

    The Super NES Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model console in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles.
    2. Select Change Grip and Order.
    3. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Super NES Controller you wish to pair.
      Change Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch
    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model console in the dock.
    2. Turn the console on.
    3. Connect the Super NES Controller to the dock with the USB charging cable (model No. HAC-010, sold separately).
  • Nintendo Switch

    The Super NES Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch console in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles.
    2. Select Change Grip and Order.
    3. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Super NES Controller you wish to pair.
      Change Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch
    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch console in the dock.
    2. Turn the console on.
    3. Connect the Super NES Controller to the dock with the USB charging cable (model No. HAC-010, sold separately).
  • Nintendo Switch Lite

    Important: The Super NES Controller can also be paired using a licensed accessory, such as the Dual USB PlayStand for Nintendo Switch Lite from HORI.

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select ControllersControlesManettesControles.
    2. Select Change Grip and Order.
    3. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Super NES Controller you wish to pair.
      Change Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch

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