How to Hold the Joy-Con (Single and Multiplayer)
Instructions to set up or change the holding position on the Joy-Con controllers for single and multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch.
Background Information:
While being used as wireless controllers, the Joy-Con can be held in different positions:
Vertically | Horizontally |
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As a single controller (dual-controller grip) or | As individual controllers (solo horizontal grip) |
While you can navigate the HOME Menu using the Joy-Con in the different holding positions, the holding position within each game will depend on the single and multiplayer options for that software. For example,
- Some games, such as Snipperclips - Cut it out together!, allow you to use the Joy-Con only in solo horizontal grip.
- Other games, such as Super Bomberman R, allow you to use the Joy-Con in single player as dual-controller grip or as solo horizontal grip, while using the Joy-Con in multiplayer allows for solo horizontal grip only.
What to Do:
To set or change the holding position for the Joy-Con.
- From the HOME Menu, select "Controllers" > "Change Grip/Order."
- Any wireless controllers paired to the console will be temporarily disconnected.
- Depending on the holding position to be used, press the buttons on the Joy-Con as follows:
| How to Hold the Joy-Con | Buttons to Press |
As a dual-controller grip  | L Button (on left Joy-Con) + R Button (on right Joy-Con) or, |
| ZL Button (on left Joy-Con) + ZR Button (on right Joy-Con) | |
As a solo horizontal grip  | SL Button + SR Button on each Joy-Con you wish to use horizontally |
Important:
If the console is powered off or set to sleep mode, the Joy-Con holding position will automatically revert back to dual-controller grip.