Joy-Con

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Joy-Con
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Controllers.png
Detached Joy-Con in grey.
Manufacturer Nintendo
Type Video game controller
Retail availability March 3, 2017
Input
Connectivity Bluetooth
Power Internal 525 mAh battery (non-removable)

Joy-Con are the primary controller(s) of the Nintendo Switch video game console. They consist of two individual units, each containing an analog stick and an array of buttons. They can be used while attached to the main Nintendo Switch console unit, or detached and used wirelessly; when detached, a pair of Joy-Con can be used by a single player, or divided between two as individual controllers.

Design

File:Nintendo Switch Joy-Con illustration.svg
Illustration of left and right Joy-Con controllers

Joy-Con are distributed in pairs, designated as "Joy-Con L" and "Joy-Con R" respectively. They each measure 4.02 by 1.41 by 1.12 inches (10.2 cm × 3.6 cm × 2.8 cm), and the Joy-Con L and R weigh 1.73 ounces (49 g) and 1.84 ounces (52 g), respectively.[1]

Joy-Con can be attached to the sides of the Switch console via rails, or detached and used wirelessly—either as a pair (comparable to a Wii Remote and Nunchuck), or divided between two different players. Up to 8 Joy-Con can connect to a single Switch Console at a time.[2][3] The Joy-Con can be optionally attached to a "Joy-Con Grip" accessory, with or without charging capabilities, that convert the controllers to a more traditional gamepad-like form factor.[4][5] On launch, Joy-Con were made available in two color scheme options: grey, and neon blue and red.[5] A neon yellow Joy-Con is also set to be available alongside the release of Arms on June 16, 2017.[6]

When detached from the console, both Joy-Con units operate autonomously of each other, and communicate with the console via Bluetooth.[7] Wrist straps can be attached to the two Joy-Con when they are detached from the console; the straps contain a 0.57 in (1.4 cm)-wide base for attaching them to the Joy-Cons' side rails, which also extend their shoulder buttons.[1] Each wrist strap is specific to the left or right Joy-Con, as designated by a matching plus or minus symbol on the strap unit.[8][9]

Joy-Con contain non-removable 525 mAh batteries, which are charged whenever they are attached to the Switch Console. A separate "charging grip" accessory allows the controllers to be charged in a gamepad configuration via USB-C connection.[10][4] Nintendo announced that a Joy-Con AA battery pack attachment will be available June 16, 2017, with it attaching similarly to the wrist strap.[6]

Features

Both controllers contain an analog stick, four face buttons, two top buttons, two side buttons accessible when detached (which become shoulder buttons when held horizontally) and designated as SL and SR, a + or - button, a sync button, and player indicator lights. Joy-Con L contains directional buttons, a - button, top buttons designated as L and ZL, and a screenshot button, which enables the player to upload screenshots to social media. In a future update, it will be able to capture video. Joy-Con R contains A, B, X, and Y buttons, a + button, top buttons designated as R and ZR, and a Home button.[3]

Each Joy-Con contains an accelerometer and gyroscope, which can be used for motion tracking.[11] Games can support using the Joy-Con for pointing controls similar to the Wii Remote while detached without the need of a sensor bar.[12] Joy-Con R contains an infrared depth tracking sensor, which can read objects and motions held in front of it; as an example of its functionality, Nintendo stated that the sensor could distinguish between the hand shapes of rock-paper-scissors.[13][11] Joy-Con R also contains a near-field communication reader for use with Amiibo.[11][14]

The Joy-Con contain a haptic feedback engine known as "HD Rumble", which was developed in partnership with Immersion Corporation. Nintendo stated that the system could generate fine tactile feedback, such as the sensation of individual ice cubes and water in a glass.[15][16]

Third-party development

It was discovered shortly after public release that Joy-Con can connect to and be used with other Bluetooth-enabled personal computers and mobile devices.[7]

Reception

Technical issues

Prior to the public release of Nintendo Switch, various video gaming websites reported that the controllers—most commonly the Joy-Con L—were susceptible to connection losses when used wirelessly. It was initially unknown whether these problems were the result of an interference issue, or caused by the pre-launch software on review units.[17] A Nintendo spokesperson stated to Polygon that the company would "continue to monitor the performance of Nintendo Switch hardware and software, and make improvements when necessary". The company posted guidance on its support website for minimizing Bluetooth signal interference, including recommendations that the Switch console be placed away from other wireless-enabled devices.[18] On March 22, 2017, Nintendo confirmed that the interference issues were caused by a "manufacturing variant" in a small number of Joy-Con from early production runs, and that the company would allow owners to send in their affected Joy-Con for repairs free-of-charge.[19]

On launch, it was reported that the wrist strap attachments for the Joy-Con were hard to detach from the controllers. It was also reported that a wrist strap for one side could easily be attached to the wrong Joy-Con and become stuck, making it difficult to remove.[20][8]

References

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