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Nintendo Joy-Con Pair

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Joy-Con Pair

Released 3 March 2017.6Maker product pagenintendo.com/jp/hardware/switch/accessories/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Maker Joy-Con(L)/(R) set list gives release date 2017.3.3 for the Neon Red/Neon Blue pair, later colours 2017.7.21, 2019.10.4, 2023.6.30 and 2024.3.22. 2017-03-03 is also the Nintendo Switch launch day. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Detachable pair
Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
Stick sensor
Potentiometer
Connections
Bluetooth

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General

Series
Nintendo Switch2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026
Model numbers
HAC-015, HAC-0164Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026MODEL NO.: Joy-Con (L): HAC-015 / Joy-Con (R): HAC-016 / Joy-Con Strap: HAC-014. The strap is not a controller model.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
20 October 201619Press articlepolygon.com/2016/10/20/13345506/nintendo-switch-controller-joy-conRead 10 October 2026Polygon, 20 October 2016, the day of the Nintendo Switch reveal: "Called Joy-Con controllers, the company detailed several configurations in which players can use the new peripherals." The Pro Controller entry in this catalog uses the same date
Status
Available2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026The Joy-Con Pair is listed on the maker current accessories page with battery-revision notes for units sold from summer 2026, so it is still sold
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Nintendo Joy-Con 2 Pair10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joy-ConRead 6 October 2026A successor, the Joy-Con 2, serve as the primary controllers for the Nintendo Switch 2. The Joy-Con infobox lists Joy-Con 2 as successor.
Launch price (US)
$79.9920Press articlepolygon.com/2017/1/13/14241898/nintendo-switch-detailsRead 10 October 2026Polygon, 13 January 2017, US launch pricing from the Nintendo Switch presentation: Joy-Con are sold separately at $49.99 individually or $79.99 for the pair "which also has straps thrown in". Price excludes US sales tax. No EUR price is stated by a maker source, so launch_price_eur stays empty
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Not available
Colours
Grey, Neon Red/Neon Blue, Neon Yellow, Neon Green/Neon Pink, Blue/Neon Yellow, Neon Purple/Neon Orange, Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow, Pastel Purple/Pastel Green, Pastel Pink2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con Pair section lists Grey, Neon red/Neon blue, Neon yellow, Neon green/Neon pink, Blue/Neon yellow, Neon purple/Neon orange, Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow and Pastel Purple/Pastel Green, the two pastel sets with release date 30/06/2023. Pair names are written as in the maker battery-revision page. Pastel Pink comes from that page.3Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Nintendo-Switch-2/Information-about-upcoming-battery-related-revisions-to-some-Nintendo-products-3132901.htmlRead 6 October 2026Planned Joy-Con Pair colours: Blue/Neon Yellow, Neon Green/Neon Pink, Neon Purple/Neon Orange, Neon Red/Neon Blue, Pastel Pink, Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow, Pastel Purple/Pastel Green. The revised European units keep the same battery capacity and weight.
Form factor
Detachable pair2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con Pair is a set of a Joy-Con (L) and a Joy-Con (R). Each can be used alone or both together.
Stick layout
Offset8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Joystick positioning Asymmetric, with the right stick below the face buttons when the pair is held together.
Face button labels
Nintendo8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Button layout Switch.
Made by the platform holder
Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026

Compatibility

Platforms
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 22Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026Listed as a Nintendo Switch accessory. Switch 2 support comes from the maker compatibility page.5Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 6 October 2026Joy-Con controllers: Yes. Used by connecting wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2. PC and mobile use is not stored, as for the Switch Pro Controller.
Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionAll features
Nintendo SwitchBluetoothYes
Nintendo Switch 2BluetoothNo
Source5Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-Switch-2/Compatibility-with-Nintendo-Switch-accessories-2786091.htmlRead 6 October 2026Switch Bluetooth row uses the maker Bluetooth 3.0 specification with all Joy-Con features. Switch 2 is wireless only. Joy-Con cannot be charged on Switch 2 and the HOME Button cannot exit Switch 2 sleep mode, so all features is false there.
Official licence
Not available
Input modes
Not available
Mode switching
Not available
Native Steam Input support
Yes18Press releasestore.steampowered.com/oldnews/142072Read 7 October 2026Valve stable Steam Client update August 18, 2022, Steam Input: added support for Nintendo Joy-Con individually as mini-gamepads and combined into pairs. Requires this or a later compatible desktop Steam client. Later software support, not a 2017 launch feature. Does not establish every host platform or full feature availability, so no platform list or route is inferred.
Wakes the supported console
Yes8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Switch Wake Up Yes. This applies to the original Nintendo Switch. The maker says the Joy-Con HOME Button cannot exit Switch 2 sleep mode.
Max phone length
Not available
Works with phone case
Not available

Connectivity

Connections
Bluetooth4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026The device has one wireless network port available via Bluetooth, 2402-2480 MHz, 4 dBm. Joy-Con (R) also lists NFC at 13.56 MHz. The rail contacts used in handheld mode have no matching connection option.
Controller Bluetooth version
3.01Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 3.0 on both Joy-Con. Joy-Con (R) adds NFC. Console Bluetooth 4.1 is a separate device specification.
Wireless receiver
None2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026The Joy-Con Pair box list has no receiver or dongle. The Joy-Con pair directly with the console over Bluetooth
Receiver connector
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Paired device slots
111Maker product pagenintendo.com/sg/support/switch/controller/joycon.htmlRead 7 October 2026Each Joy-Con can only be paired to one console. One stored console per controller, not simultaneous players.
Wired connector
None4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026No USB port. The leaflet says to charge and pair by attaching the Joy-Con to the Nintendo Switch console (HAC-001/HEG-001) or the Joy-Con charging grip (HAC-012), sold separately. Charging goes through the side rail contacts, which have no option in the charging connector enum, so charging_port is left out.
USB
Not available
Detachable cable
Not available
Cable length
Not available
Cable type
Not available
Claimed polling rate by connection
Not available
Polling rate wired
Not available
Polling rate wireless
Not available
Polling rate Bluetooth
Not available

Sticks

Stick sensor
Potentiometer8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Sticks type Potentiometers.
Stick module name
Not available
Stick resolution (claimed)
Not available
Default dead zone (claimed)
Not available
Adjustable dead zone
Not available
Adjustable response curve
Not available
Adjustable stick tension
No17Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specification: Stick tension No. Public indexed specification text read. Direct HTTP challenge not bypassed.
Tension levels
Not available
Stick throw
Not available
Stick gate
Not available
Stick click (L3/R3)
Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Left Stick Button and Right Stick Button are listed.
Swappable stick tops
Not available
Stick tops included
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Service without soldering13Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Left+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113182Read 7 October 2026Steps 10 to 12 unlock joystick ZIF cable, remove two screws and lift out module. Service needs controller disassembly but no soldering.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Right+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113185Read 7 October 2026Steps 11 to 13 disconnect joystick ZIF cable, remove two screws and remove joystick. Confirms right side too. Later optional Gulikit replacement steps do not describe installed Nintendo hardware.
Stick calibration
System settings7Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 6 October 2026Calibrate Control Sticks in System Settings > Controllers and Sensors. This is console calibration, not an on-controller button combination.

Triggers

Trigger sensor
Digital8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Triggers pressing Digital and Trigger lock No.
Trigger resolution
Not available
Trigger travel
Not available
Trigger stops
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Trigger stop positions
Not available
Trigger stop type
Not available
Shortest trigger travel
Not available
Adjustable trigger dead zone
Not available
Hair trigger mode
Not available
Adaptive triggers
Not available

Buttons

Face button switches
Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Main buttons type Membrane and D-pad buttons type Membrane.
Face button switch name
Not available
Swappable face buttons
Not available
Bumper switches
Not available
D-pad
Four buttons1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Joy-Con (L) lists Up/Down/Left/Right buttons, which are four separate buttons and not a cross D-pad.
D-pad switches
Membrane8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Rear grip buttons or paddles
08Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Paddles No. The SL and SR buttons on each rail are not rear grip inputs and are excluded. They are also not stored as extra shoulder buttons.
Rear grip input type
Not available
Removable rear paddles
Not available
Additional shoulder buttons
Not available
Additional remappable buttons
Not available
On-controller remapping
No12Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/what-is-button-mappingRead 7 October 2026Button mapping is configured on Nintendo Switch systems, not using controller controls. Console System Settings procedure.
Custom onboard profiles
012Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/what-is-button-mappingRead 7 October 2026Custom button configurations are saved on the Nintendo Switch system, not on the controller. Five console Favourites are not stored onboard profiles.
Profile switch control
Not available
Turbo
Not available
Macros
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified spec Macros option No.
Share or capture button
Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Capture Button on Joy-Con (L).

Feedback

Rumble
HD haptics1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026HD rumble, capable of multiple vibration patterns. Stored as HD haptics. Motor type and count are not published.
Rumble motor type
LRA9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 21 names a linear resonant actuator (LRA). Voice-coil describes its internals, not an incompatible second motor type.
Rumble motors in grips
29Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 19: on the bottom of each rests a hefty HD Rumble motor. One in each of the two controllers, two across pair.
Trigger rumble motors
017Reviewgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specification: Trigger vibration No. No independent trigger rumble motor. Body HD rumble is separate.
Adjustable rumble
Not available

Motion and touch

Gyroscope
Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Accelerometer and gyroscope in both Joy-Con. The number of axes is not published.
Combined motion sensor axes
69Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 19 Joy-Con motion chip: STMicroelectronics LSM6DS3H "3-axis accelerometer/gyroscope (likely)". iFixit marks the part identification as likely. A 3-axis accelerometer plus 3-axis gyroscope gives six axes in total. The maker does not state the axis count
Gyro as mouse
Not available
Touchpad
No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Complete maker button and sensor inventory has no touchpad.
Touchpads
Not available
Clickable touchpad
Not available
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026NFC is in Joy-Con (R) only.
IR camera
Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026IR Motion Camera is in Joy-Con (R) only.
Built-in display
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026Verified specs Display No and Audio port No.
Light bar
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available

Measured

Measured input latency
ConnectionInputAverage (ms)Min (ms)Max (ms)Jitter (ms)Polling rate (Hz)Tested on
BluetoothButton14.476.8124.334.2966.78Windows
Source8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026GPDL tester v2.2.0, test 1434 on 2024-06-09 by Violet Prismriver. Windows 11 build 10.0.22631, Bluetooth, native Switch mode, firmware listed as 1.0. Which Joy-Con was tested is not stated. Polling rate is the measured report rate. The page is marked not verified yet and has no stick test.
Button latency wired (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Button latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
14.47ms
Stick latency wired (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency wireless (measured, highest average)
Not available
Stick latency Bluetooth (measured, highest average)
Not available
Measured stick tests
Not available
Inner dead zone (measured, worst stick)
Not available
Circularity error (measured, worst stick)
Not available
Measured battery life
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available

Audio

3.5 mm jack
No8Measurementgamepadla.com/nintendo-switch-joy-con.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Jack works over
Not available
Speaker
No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026The spec table lists buttons, communication, sensors, rumble and battery for each Joy-Con. It lists no speaker. Audio port is also absent per Gamepadla
Microphone
No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026The spec table sensor list has accelerometer, gyroscope and IR Motion Camera only. No microphone is listed
Microphone mute control
No1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026The button list for both Joy-Con has no mute button
Expansion port
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery type
Built-in1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Lithium-ion. The maker says the internal battery cannot be removed. From 16 July 2026 the maker replaces some European units on a rolling basis with revisions that have a user-replaceable battery. Those revisions are not covered here.
Batteries
29Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 17: each controller is fitted with a 1.9 Wh lithium-ion battery. Two physical cells across the L/R pair. Existing energy/capacity fields stay per controller.
Batteries included
Yes1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026
Battery capacity
525mAh1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026525 mAh in each Joy-Con. This is not the total for the pair.
Battery energy
1.9Wh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Nintendo+Switch+Teardown/78263Read 10 October 2026Step 17: each controller is fitted with a 1.9 Wh lithium-ion battery. Value for one Joy-Con, not the pair. The maker does not publish the nominal voltage. 525 mAh at 3.7 V gives 1.94 Wh, which fits.
Claimed battery life
Hours (h)
20
Source1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Approx. 20 hours for each Joy-Con. Maker estimate. Connection and rumble conditions are not stated.
Longest claimed battery life
20h
Charging connector
Not available
Full charge time (claimed)
210min1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026Approx. 3.5 hours, converted exactly to 210 minutes. The Joy-Con must be attached to the console or a Joy-Con charging grip to charge.
Charging dock
Sold separately15Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-joy-con-charging-stand-two-way-120830Read 7 October 2026Separate accessory product, Joy-Con not included. Original Joy-Con compatibility stated. Not the console dock and not Joy-Con 2 charging hardware.
Dock
Joy-Con Charging Stand (two-way)15Maker product pagenintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-switch-joy-con-charging-stand-two-way-120830Read 7 October 2026Joy-Con Charging Stand (two-way). Later accessory, not a launch bundle item.
Play while charging
Yes2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026The maker says the Joy-Con charging grip, sold separately, can recharge the Joy-Con while you play. The bundled non-charging grip cannot.
Battery indicator
On screen16Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Support/Troubleshooting/How-to-Check-the-Battery-Life-on-Nintendo-Switch-1379044.htmlRead 7 October 2026HOME Menu > Controllers displays approximate battery life for each paired controller. Console screen, not controller rail LEDs.

Build

Shell material
Not available
Grip texture
Not available
Swappable grips
Not available
Swappable faceplate
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Joystick modules13Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Left+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113182Read 7 October 2026Joystick modules can be replaced with tools. Left guide shows removable cable and screws. This is service repair, not external hot-swapping.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Right+Joy-Con+Joystick+Replacement/113185Read 7 October 2026

Software

Companion app
Not available
App platforms
Not available
User firmware updates
Yes7Maker product pagenintendo.com/au/support/articles/system-update-information-for-nintendo-switchRead 6 October 2026Version 3.0.0 notes: update connected controllers via System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Update Controllers.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Body dimensions
Width35.9Height102Depth28.4mm(1.4 × 4 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagenintendo.com/my/hardware/switch/modal/specs/joy-con.htmlRead 10 October 2026102 mm tall x 35.9 mm wide x 28.4 mm thick for each Joy-Con. These are single-controller dimensions, not the pair side by side. Weight is left out because the maker gives approx. 49 g for Joy-Con (L) and approx. 52.1 g for Joy-Con (R) and no pair weight.
Weight (claimed)
Not available

Certifications

FCC ID
Not available
Other certifications
Directive 2014/53/EU4Owner's manualnintendo.com/eu/media/downloads/support_1/nintendoswitch/NSwitch_Information_JoyCon_EUR.pdfRead 10 October 2026EU declaration in the leaflet: Nintendo declares that the radio equipment type (Nintendo Switch Joy-Con) complies with Directive 2014/53/EU

In the box

In the box
Joy-Con (L), Joy-Con (R), 2 x Joy-Con straps (grey)2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026Also includes: 2 x Joy-Con straps (grey). The EU leaflet names the strap HAC-014. No grip, cable or charger is included.
Cables included
Not available
Carrying case
None2Maker product pagenintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Accessories/Accessories-1183144.htmlRead 10 October 2026The Joy-Con Pair box list is a Joy-Con (L), a Joy-Con (R) and two Joy-Con straps. No case is listed

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year21Maker product pageen-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/50404Read 10 October 2026Nintendo of America Limited Warranty: twelve (12) months from the date of purchase for video game accessories such as controllers. Valid only in the United States and Canada. Statutory rights in other markets are not covered
Stick drift warranty
Not available

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Variants

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Colours
Grey
Neon Red/Neon Blue
Neon Yellow
Neon Green/Neon Pink
Blue/Neon Yellow
Neon Purple/Neon Orange
Pastel Pink/Pastel Yellow
Pastel Purple/Pastel Green
Pastel Pink

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