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How to Use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller as a Wired Controller

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

Follow these steps to connect and use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller as a wired controller on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Before you start

You will need:

  • Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console
  • Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch dock
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
  • USB cable (model No. HAC-010)

Complete these steps

Are you using the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on a Nintendo Switch 2 or a Nintendo Switch?

  • Nintendo Switch 2
    1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Controllers and Accessories.
    2. Toggle on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Wired Communication setting.
    3. Connect the Pro Controller to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock with the included USB cable (model No. HAC-010)Nintendo Switch Pro Controller being connected to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock..
    4. Place the console in the dock.
    5. Press the SYNC ButtonDiagram of the back of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller once on the Pro Controller to disconnect it from the console (the Player LEDs at the bottom of the controller will shut off).
    6. Press any other button on the Pro Controller to activate the wired connection.
  • Nintendo Switch
    1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Controllers and Sensors.
    2. Set Pro Controller Wired Communication to OnSíOuiSim.
    3. Connect the Pro Controller to the Nintendo Switch dock with the included USB cable (model No. HAC-010)Nintendo Switch Pro Controller being connected to the Nintendo Switch Dock.
    4. Place the console in the dock.
    5. Press the Diagram of the back of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller once on the Pro Controller to disconnect it from the console (the Player LEDs at the bottom of the controller will shut off).
    6. Press any other button on the Pro Controller to activate the wired connection.

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