Joy-Con Left (Neon Blue) (Nintendo Switch)

Product Information

While on the HOME Menu or on the Controllers menu, the Joy-Con controllers are not registered as being attached to the console.

If your console is already up to date, be sure to restart it by holding down the POWER Button for at least three seconds, then selecting Power Options followed by Restart. Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, it can be replaced for a fee via Nintendo Customer Support.Please note: this time is an estimate. Actual time may vary depending on individual usage patterns.

If the Joy-Con is still not recognised by the console, try to detach and reattach it to the console a couple times. If you are unable to perform a system update due to the Joy-Con controllers not being recognised, you can use the touch screen to connect to the internet and enter the required fields. Prior to troubleshooting a controller, we strongly recommend that you verify that the button mapping settings have not been changed. With Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, enjoy your favourite games anytime, anywhere, featuring a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen with vivid colours.

Nintendo Switch features

After attaching the Joy-Con controllers to the Nintendo Switch console, the console does not detect that they have been attached. The estimated annual energy consumption when the wired LAN connection is maintained during Sleep Mode. If you can't remember the button mapping settings for your controller, you can set the console to sleep mode. Upon waking it, you’ll have the option to reset the button mapping. Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. Please read our microSD Card FAQ for more information on compatible microSD cards. The estimated annual energy consumption of a console when used for gaming an average two hours per day for a whole year.

Please note: the internal battery cannot be removed. If the battery needs to be replaced, it can be replaced for a fee via Nintendo Customer Support Please note: the values have been rounded off to the nearest full value. There also may be some statistical variations on the energy consumption values displayed. The values could also change depending on the usage environment and conditions. With a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can play with friends far away and players around the world, access a growing library of classic NES and Super NES games with added online features, enjoy exclusive offers such as TETRIS® 99 and Nintendo Switch Game Vouchers, and more! You can increase your console's storage with compatible microSD cards (sold separately). For more information on compatible microSD cards, please visit our support section. Please note: output via HDMI cable in TV mode. In tabletop mode and handheld mode, the maximum resolution is 1280x720, which matches the screen resolution.Reset each Joy-Con by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button on the controller to power it on again. If another Joy-Con is not recognised by the console, or if another Joy-Con is unavailable, the Nintendo Switch console and the problematic Joy-Con will need to be repaired. Please note: to charge the Joy-Con controllers, you must attach them to a Nintendo Switch console or Joy-Con charging grip (sold separately).