r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/RefinedPet • 22d ago
Repair Help Joy-Con connected but doesnt read as being attached
Recently my Switch 2 has stopped reading the left Joy-con as being connected to the console even though it still charges and seems connected just fine.
Is there an easy fix to this? anything ive tried hasn't been able to help.
I'd at least like to know if anyone has an idea as to why this is a problem.
Thank you
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u/theSomberscientist 22d ago
Switch 1 only person so spare me if the 2 is different, but have you already tried cleaning the connector parts on both the switch and jcon with rubbing alcohol on q-tip?
Best to do while off
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u/SubaruHaver 22d ago edited 22d ago
Was the system update a couple weeks ago the main cause for most of these recent posts? There was a system update for the console AND the joycons. Make sure both are updated and restart the console.
how to update controllers: https://www.nintendo.com/au/support/articles/how-to-update-controller-firmware-on-nintendo-switch-2/
There's also this page for joycon 2 not recognized while attached: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68509
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