The estimated annual energy consumption of a console when used for gaming an average two hours per day for a whole year. The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Flip out the stand and hand a controller to another player to share the screen and enjoy competitive or co-operative multiplayer, anytime and anywhere.

Prior to troubleshooting a controller, we strongly recommend that you verify that the button mapping settings have not been changed. 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. After attaching the Joy-Con controllers to the Nintendo Switch console, the console does not detect that they have been attached. Please note: this time is an estimate. Actual time may vary depending on individual usage patterns.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: 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: output via HDMI cable in TV mode. In tabletop mode and handheld mode, the maximum resolution is 1280x720, which matches the screen resolution.

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. If the Joy-Con is still not recognised by the console, try to detach and reattach it to the console a couple times. Compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC memory cards. Please read our microSD Card FAQ for more information on compatible microSD cards. Games come to life through easy-to-use motion controls and HD rumble—advanced vibration features built into each Joy‑Con. Depending on the game, you might use a single Joy‑Con in each hand—or even give the second one to a friend.

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Please note: to charge the Joy-Con controllers, you must attach them to a Nintendo Switch console or Joy-Con charging grip (sold separately). 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.

If another Joy-Con works with the console, only the non-working controller will need to be repaired. With Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, enjoy your favourite games anytime, anywhere, featuring a vibrant 7-inch OLED screen with vivid colours.Detach the Joy-Con controllers from the console, and continue with the next steps by troubleshooting one controller at a time. 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!