What controllers can I use with Switch?

What controllers can I use with Switch?
These great Nintendo Switch controllers will help you step up your game

Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons.
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Delta Essentials Wired Controller Gamepad.
8BitDo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller Gamepad.
PowerA Wireless GameCube-Style Controller for Nintendo Switch.

These great Nintendo Switch controllers will help you step up your game
  • Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons.
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
  • Delta Essentials Wired Controller Gamepad.
  • 8BitDo SN30 Pro Wireless Bluetooth Controller Gamepad.
  • PowerA Wireless GameCube-Style Controller for Nintendo Switch.

Can you buy Nintendo Switch controllers separately?

You can play using the Joy-Con controllers as one unit, as two separate controllers, or you can use the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. There are also special controller hubs, which often require their own separate accessories to sync with your Switch.

Do I need 2 sets of Joy-Cons?

No you don’t unless if the game requires full controls. If the game supports horizontal controls like for instance Mario kart 8 deluxe.

Do you need 2 sets of controllers for Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch comes with one JoyCon controller set. The controller set can be used as one traditional controller or as two smaller individual controllers if you want to play multiplayer games. The Nintendo Switch also comes with two JoyCon strap accessories, and one JoyCon grip.

What controllers can I use with Switch? – Related Questions

Why do you need extra Joy-Cons for Switch?

An extra Grip will be crucial if you buy an extra pair of Joy-Con units for local multiplayer games. Imagine inviting a buddy over to play a game of, say, NBA 2K18. You’d be a pretty bad friend if you forced them to play with Joy-Cons alone while reserving the more comfortable, familiar Grip for yourself!