Surprising Switch 2 feature means you should probably hold…

Nintendo Switch 2 users who are looking to save some money on extra peripherals are discovering their old Joy-Con controllers for the original Switch can still pair with the new console. While the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Cons hold a lot of advantages over the original system's, those who own both may want to think twice before getting rid of their old controllers.

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By Tyler Shipley

Fortunately, some players are just discovering that their old Joy-Cons are still able to sync with the Nintendo Switch 2 even if they can't physically connect to the console. Reddit user iOvercompensate has shared an image of their screen, which shows the result of accidentally pairing a new right Joy-Con for the Switch 2 and an older left Joy-Con for the original Switch. While admittedly an odd feature, this player reported that playing with a mismatched pair of older and newer model Joy-Cons will work.

Old Switch Joy-Cons Still Work with the Switch 2

Several players have been wracking their brains in response to the post, trying to figure out why anyone would want to pair the two different models of Joy-Con, with multiple fans comparing it to wearing a shoe on one foot and a boot on the other. But a few specific scenarios have been brought up in which such a pairing could be beneficial. Addressing the mouse controls on the Switch 2's Joy-Cons, one player suggested that this configuration could be beneficial for players with smaller hands who also want to take advantage of the Switch 2 Joy-Cons' mouse-like features.

But probably the biggest reasons players may want to hang on to their old Joy-Cons is as backup devices and for local multiplayer games. Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers are priced at about $90, with the Pro Controller available for about $10 less. Coupling that with the Switch 2's recent release price tag of $450, a lot of players may be trying to save some extra cash, and the console's ability to pair with up to eight controllers at a time means that old Joy-Cons could still be used for a lot better purposes than just collecting dust.