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How to Update Controller Firmware on Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2

Steps for updating controllers on Nintendo Switch 2.

Complete these steps

  1. Ensure your console has the latest system update installed.
    • How to perform a system update on Nintendo Switch 2
      1. Select the System Settings on the HOME Menu.
        System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu Screen
        Configuración de la consola resaltado en la pantalla del menú HOME
        Paramètres de la console en surbrillance dans le menu HOME
        Configuração do console em destaque na tela do menu HOME
      2. Scroll down through the System Settings menu and select System.
      3. Select System Update, to start the system update process.
        System Update is highlighted within the System menu in System Settings
        Actualización del sistema resaltada en la página de Consola en la Configuración de la consola en Nintendo Switch 2
        « Mise à jour de la console » en surbrillance dans la page Console des Paramètres de la console sur Nintendo Switch 2
        Atualização em destaque na opção Configuração do console no Nintendo Switch 2
        • During the process, the system will first perform a check to determine if a new system update is available.
        • If an update is available, the download process will begin automatically.
  2. Select System Settings from the HOME Menu.
  3. Scroll down to Controllers & Accessories.
  4. In the Controllers & Accessories options, scroll down and select Update Controllers to begin updating any controllers that are powered on and paired with the console.
    • If multiple controllers are paired to the console, the controllers will be updated one controller at a time.
    • If the update stops before it can be completed, try this step again.

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