How to Pair the Nintendo 64 Controller to Nintendo Switch

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

In this article, you'll learn how to pair the Nintendo 64 Controller to a Nintendo Switch system.

Note: The Nintendo 64 Controller can also be paired to a Nintendo Switch system using a licensed accessory, such as the Dual USB PlayStand for Nintendo Switch Lite from HORI.

  1. Which system are you using?

  2. Complete these steps

    The Nintendo 64 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 Controllers, then Change Grip and Order.
    2. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Nintendo 64 Controller you wish to pair.
      Change Grip and Order screen
    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model console in the dock.
    2. Connect the Nintendo 64 Controller to the dock with the USB charging cable.

    Complete these steps

    The Nintendo 64 Controller can be paired to the Nintendo Switch console in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order.
    2. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Nintendo 64 Controller you wish to pair.
      Change Grip and Order screen
    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch console in the dock.
    2. Connect the Nintendo 64 Controller to the dock with the USB charging cable.

    Complete these steps

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order.
    2. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the Nintendo 64 Controller you wish to pair.
      Change Grip and Order screen

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