A new dimension of control

Versatile Joy-Con controllers offer a wealth of surprising gameplay experiences. You can use two Joy-Con controllers separately in each hand or together as a single game controller with the Joy-Con grip. They can also be attached to the console in handheld mode, or shared with a friend to enjoy two-player multiplayer fun in supported titles. Each Joy-Con has a full set of buttons and can be used as a standalone controller. They also feature an accelerometer and a gyroscope motion sensor, enabling independent left and right motion control.

The left Joy-Con includes a Capture button that lets players take instant screenshots of their gameplay with a single click and share them with friends via social networks. The right Joy-Con includes an NFC touchpoint for interacting with amiibo figures, as well as an IR motion camera capable of detecting the distance, shape, and movement of nearby objects in games specifically designed for these features. For example, it can determine how far a player’s hand is and what shape it forms.

Joy-Con controllers also introduce advanced HD Rumble, which provides a far more realistic vibration feedback in compatible games than ever before. The effect is so detailed that players can, for example, feel the vibration of individual ice cubes inside a glass that the Joy-Con is simulating. With HD Rumble, players can experience a new level of realism, beyond what sight and sound alone can deliver!