Features
See compatibility of Nintendo Switch games
With some exceptions, Nintendo Switch accessories can continue to be used on Nintendo Switch 2.
Accessory | Compatible | |
|---|---|---|
| Joy-Con controllers | Yes | These accessories can be used by connecting wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2. However, they cannot be charged on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. A Nintendo Switch console or accessory such as a Joy-Con charging grip or Joy-Con charging stand (two-way) is required. You cannot exit sleep mode on Nintendo Switch 2 using the HOME Button on Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers. |
| Yes | These accessories can be used by connecting wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2. They can be charged by connecting them to the Nintendo Switch 2 dock via a USB cable. You cannot exit sleep mode on Nintendo Switch 2 using the HOME Button on Nintendo Switch controllers. |
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Controllers | Yes | These accessories can be used by connecting wirelessly to Nintendo Switch 2. However, they cannot be charged on the Nintendo Switch 2 console. A Nintendo Switch console or accessory such as a Joy-Con charging grip or Joy-Con charging stand (two-way) is required. |
| Nintendo Switch stylus | Yes | |
| Nintendo Switch adjustable charging stand | No | |
| Nintendo Switch dock | No | The Nintendo Switch dock is not compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. |
| Nintendo Switch AC adapter | No | The power output is insufficient to use Nintendo Switch 2 in TV mode. It is possible to charge a Nintendo Switch 2 console using it. |
| High Speed HDMI™ Cable included with Nintendo Switch | No | It is not compatible as the HDMI cable standards differ. In order to maximise the performance of Nintendo Switch 2, please use the Ultra High Speed HDMI™ Cable included with Nintendo Switch 2. |
| microSD cards | No | Nintendo Switch 2 is designed exclusively for microSD Express cards, which allow for faster data transfer compared to the conventional microSD card. |
| Nintendo GameCube Controller adapter | Yes | This accessory can be used in TV mode by connecting via a USB port on the Nintendo Switch 2 dock. |
| No | These accessories cannot be used with the Joy-Con 2 controllers. They are only compatible with Nintendo Switch Joy-Con. When playing on Nintendo Switch 2, the Leg Strap can be used with Nintendo Switch Sports, and the Ring-Con with Ring Fit Adventure, by connecting Nintendo Switch Joy-Con wirelessly. |
