How to Hold the Joy-Con 2 Controllers
Nintendo Switch 2
How to set up or change the holding position on the Joy-Con 2 controllers for single and multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch 2.
Information
While being used as wireless controllers, the Joy-Con 2 controllers can be held in different positions:
| Vertically | Horizontally | As a mouse |
|---|---|---|
as individual controllers (solo remote grip) |
While you can navigate the HOME Menu using the Joy-Con 2 in all of the different holding positions, the holding position within each game will vary, depending on the options for that software.
Complete these steps
To set or change the holding position for the Joy-Con 2.
- Select Controllers from the HOME Menu.
- Select Change Grip/Order.
- Any wireless controllers paired to the console will be temporarily disconnected.
- Press buttons on the Joy-Con 2 controller(s) depending on the holding position to be used:
| Holding Postion | Buttons to Press | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|
| As a dual-controller grip
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| As a solo horizontal grip
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Both the SL Button + SR Button on each Joy-Con 2 you wish to use horizontally | The Joy-Con 2 straps should always be attached before playing. |
| As a mouse
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Additional information
If the console is powered off or set to sleep mode, the Joy-Con 2 holding position will automatically revert back to dual-controller grip.
