Control Sticks Are Not Responding or Respond Incorrectly on Nintendo Switch Lite

What to do

1. Use the touch screen to verify that the Console Button Input setting is set to OnSíOuiSim if there are any wireless controllers paired to the system.
   • How to enable the Console Button Input setting on Nintendo Switch Lite
     1. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
     2. Navigate to the Controllers and Sensors section, then select Console Button Input.
     3. Select this option again to turn the setting from off to on.
2. Check that your system has the latest system update.
   • How to check for the latest system update
     1. Select System Settings on the HOME Menu.
     2. Scroll down to the bottom of the System Settings menu and select System.
     3. Select System Update to start the system update process.
        • The system will check to see if an update is available.

     For more information, see How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch 2 or How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch.

3. Calibrate the control sticks.
   • How to calibrate the control sticks
     1. From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors.
        
     2. Select Calibrate Control Sticks then fully tilt the control stick in any single direction for a few seconds on the controller you want to calibrate.
     3. Follow the on-screen prompts to verify the control stick functionality.
        
     4. If the calibration is complete but is not immediately reflected when testing the control sticks, do the following:
        • Set the console to sleep mode, then press the POWER Button to "wake it up" again.
        • Reset the Joy-Con or Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to power it on again.
   • Issue only occurs in a specific game or application
     1. Check for any available software updates for that game.
     2. Check the in-game options and instructions for any unique control settings that may affect movement.
        • For example, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe features tilt controls that may give the impression that the control sticks aren’t responding correctly. Those tilt controls can be deactivated in-game.
   • Unable to calibrate or issue persists after calibrating

     If the control sticks cannot be calibrated, or if they still don't respond correctly in any application, the console will need to be serviced.

     For your convenience, Nintendo provides a quick and easy-to-use online service request process.