Why are the lights flashing up and down on my Switch controller?

When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number. Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.
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What do the lights on my Nintendo Switch controller mean?

The player LED on the controller shows the user's player number when the controller is connected to a Nintendo Switch console. The player LED flashes when the controller is connecting to the console or when the controller's battery power is low.
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Why are my Nintendo Switch controllers glitching?

Ensure the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con, if any, and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.
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Why won't my Joy-Con stop blinking?

That can indicate a low battery. Also try syncing it again to see if it stops. If it's none of those issues, check the buttons to see if any appears to be in a pressed or "on" position as if something were holding it down.
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How do I reset my wireless Switch controller?

Reset the controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to power it on again.
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Why is my wireless Nintendo controller not working?

Try pressing the SYNC Button on each of your controllers several times and check if this resolves the issue. * Pressing the SYNC Button will interrupt the controller's wireless communication with the console. Reconnect the controller by pressing one of the directional or A/B/X/Y Buttons.
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Why is my Joy-Con blinking?

When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number. Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.
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How do I fix unresponsive Joy-Con buttons?

What to do
  1. Power off the console and clean the area around any sticky or stuck buttons using a soft, dry toothbrush. Important: Avoid using any cleaners or fluids. ...
  2. Power on the console and check that it has the latest system update. ...
  3. Continue troubleshooting the affected button(s).
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How do I fix unresponsive Joy-Con?

Ensure the Joy-Con controllers have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic controllers and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.
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Did Nintendo get sued for Joy-Con drift?

A US judge has dismissed a Joy-Cons drift lawsuit against Nintendo.
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Will Nintendo repair Joy-Cons for free?

If you're sure that your Joy-Cons are suffering from "drift" or any other problems, it's time to send them in for repairs. Nintendo performs free Joy-Con repairs in most countries, though you need to fill out a form to submit a repair. Once you submit a repair form, Nintendo will give you a shipping label.
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How do you recalibrate Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons?

Control stick calibration steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select "System Settings" → "Controllers and Sensors" → "Calibrate Control Sticks".
  2. Tilt the control stick in any direction for a few seconds on the controller you want to calibrate. ...
  3. Check the stick response. ...
  4. Select "Calibrate" to start the calibration process.
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What do green lights mean on Joy-Con?

The charging indicator LED next to the Joy-Con will illuminate RED to indicate charging is in progress. When charging is complete, the indicator LED will turn GREEN.
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What does orange light on Nintendo Switch mean?

An orange light indicates that the system is charging. This does not mean that the system will turn on immediately. It may take up to fifteen minutes of charging before the system turns on. It takes 3 ½ hours to fully charge the system (the time will increase if the system is being used while it is charging).
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What does orange light on Switch controller mean?

Step 1: Once plugged in, an orange light will light up on the top of the Pro Controller. It should take about six hours to charge fully. When the battery is full, the light will go out. Step 2: You can continue to use the controller while it's charging, though the cable is too short for this to work in some setups.
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How do you fix Joy-Con lights?

The Player LEDs Are Not Working on the Joy-Con
  1. Attach and detach the Joy-Con two or three times.
  2. Reset the controllers by pressing the SYNC Button once. ...
  3. Verify that the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed.
  4. If available, try using another set of Joy-Con.
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Why are my controller buttons not working?

Check your controller to make sure that it's clean, nothing is lodged in the thumbsticks or buttons, and that there's no damage.
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How long do Joy-Con controllers last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours.
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How do I reset my unresponsive Nintendo Switch?

If your console has frozen and is unresponsive, press and hold the POWER Button for at least 12 seconds to turn the console completely off. Then press the POWER Button again to turn the console on. * A Nintendo Switch is pictured here. There are differences with the Nintendo Switch Lite.
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How do I reconnect my switch controller?

How do you disconnect/reconnect a wireless controller from a system?
  1. A wireless controller can be temporarily disconnected from a Nintendo Switch system by holding down the SYNC Button on that controller for at least one second.
  2. To reconnect, press any button on the wireless controller.
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Why are my new Joy-Cons not working?

Ensure your console has the latest system update. Ensure the Joy-Con controllers are charged. Try to decrease the distance between the Joy-Con and the Nintendo Switch console. Ensure that the Nintendo Switch console is placed to minimize interference with the Joy-Con.
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Can you update fake Joy-Cons?

It will only work if you have the official ones, if you got 3rd party ones (probably if they are not licensed by Nintendo) they won't update and you can't skip this as well.
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Does Best Buy fix Joy-Cons?

Thanks for reaching out about this. We generally are not able to work on the joy cons without a protection plan.
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How much is Joy-Con repair?

Nintendo will now fix your broken Joy-Cons free of charge, but not everyone is happy.
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