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How to Pair the SEGA Genesis Control Pad

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

In this article, you'll learn how to pair the SEGA Genesis Control Pad to a Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console.

Complete these steps

Which system do you want to pair the SEGA Genesis Control Pad to?

  • Nintendo Switch 2

    The SEGA Genesis Control Pad can be paired to the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip/Order. Change Grip/Order screen on Nintendo Switch 2
    2. While on the "Change Grip/Order" screen, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the SEGA Genesis Control Pad you wish to pair.
    USB connection pairing (Directly to Nintendo Switch 2)

    Connect the SEGA Genesis Control Pad to the Nintendo Switch 2 using a compatible USB-C cable.

    USB connection pairing (Docked)
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch 2 console in the dock.
    2. Connect the SEGA Genesis Control Pad to the dock with the USB charging cable.
  • Nintendo Switch – OLED Model

    The SEGA Genesis Control Pad 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. Change Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch
    2. While on the "Change Grip and Order" screen, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the SEGA Genesis Control Pad you wish to pair.
    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model console in the dock.
    2. Connect the SEGA Genesis Control Pad to the dock with the USB charging cable.
  • Nintendo Switch

    The SEGA Genesis Control Pad 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. Change Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch
    2. While on the "Change Grip and Order" screen, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the SEGA Genesis Control Pad you wish to pair.
    USB connection pairing
    1. Place the Nintendo Switch console in the dock.
    2. Connect the SEGA Genesis Control Pad to the dock with the USB charging cable.
  • Nintendo Switch Lite

    Important: The SEGA Genesis Control Pad can be used as a wired controller with Nintendo Switch Lite using a licensed accessory, such as the Dual USB PlayStand for Nintendo Switch Lite from HORI.

    The SEGA Genesis Control Pad can be paired to the Nintendo Switch Lite console in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing
    1. From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order. Change Grip and Order screen on Nintendo Switch
    2. While on the "Change Grip and Order" screen, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the SEGA Genesis Control Pad you wish to pair.
    USB connection pairing

    Place Nintendo Switch Lite on the Dual USB PlayStand (or other licensed accessory), then connect to it the SEGA Genesis Control Pad using the USB charging cable.

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