Joy-Con 2

Blue left and Red right Joy-Con 2

The Joy-Con 2 are controllers designed for use with the Nintendo Switch 2 console. As their name suggests, they are essentially an upgraded version of the Joy-Con.

In comparison to their predecessors, the Joy-Con 2 are significantly larger to account for the console's larger size. The SL and SR buttons are also much bigger, addressing a major complaint of the original Joy-Con. The controllers also use HD Rumble 2, a more sophisticated upgrade to HD Rumble that can create even more subtle and precise sensations. New features include attaching to the console magnetically instead of the previous sliding rail system, as well as an optical sensor on both controllers that enables them to be used along surfaces in a similar manner to computer mice. Joy-Con 2 also have access to the GL button and the GR button when both are attached to the dedicated charging grip. The right Joy-Con 2 controller notably lacks an IR camera, causing compatibility issues with certain titles. The size increase also makes them incompatible with many previously released peripherals. That said, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate does not utilize mouse controls, the IR sensor or any other special peripherals.

Compatibility

Joy-Con 2 are officially only compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 and cannot be used with Nintendo Switch. While they are compatible with most existing Nintendo Switch games via backward compatibility (including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate), the Joy-Con 2 controllers' lack of certain features, like an IR camera, can make them incompatible with certain titles. Their Bluetooth connectivity allows them to connect to other devices and unofficially be used as controllers for compatible games, though additional drivers may need to be installed for a smooth experience.

In Ultimate, the buttons on the Joy-Con 2 can be remapped in the Controls menu to perform other functions in both singular and dual format. At launch, every button on the Joy-Con 2 can be remapped via the system's settings, further diversifying its customizability.

Standard controls

As Ultimate has yet to receive any update that properly takes advantage of the Nintendo Switch 2 hardware, the game treats the Joy-Con 2 as a standard Joy-Con.

Single Joy-Con controls menu in Ultimate.

Single Joy-Con 2 (Left)

Note: From the perspective of the Joy-Con 2 on its side

	Move
	Standard attacks
	Special moves
	Jump
	Grab
	Shield
click +	Taunt
	Pause
	Screenshot
	Nothing

Single Joy-Con 2 (Right)

Note: From the perspective of the Joy-Con 2 on its side

	Move
	Standard attacks
	Special moves
	Jump
	Grab
	Shield
click +	Taunt
	Pause
	Home Menu
C button	GameChat
	Nothing

Dual Joy-Con 2

Dual Joy-Con controls menu in Ultimate.

L	Move
	Standard attacks
	Special moves
R	Stick-smash
	Jump
	Grab
	Shield
	Taunt
	Pause
	Home Menu
C button	GameChat
	Screenshot
//	Nothing
GL button GR button	Varies on mapped button (Joy-Con 2 charging grip only)

Technical data

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Near field communication

Within the analog stick of the right Joy-Con is a special NFC chip that can send and receive data from other compatible chips from a distance of up to 4 centimeters. With relevance to the Smash Bros. series, this includes all compatible amiibo figures and their corresponding features within the game.

In competitive play

As the Joy-Con 2 are fairly similar to the Joy-Con, their competitive reputation is relatively similar as well. Single Joy-Con 2, much like single Joy-Con, are considered among the worst ways to play Ultimate, while using both sees some use due to their ergonomics. That being said, the Joy-Con 2's overall larger size, and larger SL and SR buttons in particular, make them more attractive to use than their predecessor. However, Joy-Con 2 controllers can only be used on Nintendo Switch 2 and are incompatible with Nintendo Switch, limiting their usage to tournaments that run Ultimate on Nintendo Switch 2 consoles.

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Trivia

• Single Joy-Con/Joy-Con 2 is the only controller layout where clicking on the control stick serves a function; in this case, activating taunt in conjunction with a directional button.
  • Despite this, stick clicking cannot be configured as a button press on the Controls menu in Ultimate.
  • In Training Mode with a single Joy-Con/Joy-Con 2, clicking the analog stick activates the Move List and doing so on the character selection screen will cycle palette swaps to the right (same as pressing the SR button).