There are plenty ofNintendo Switch controlleroptions to get the best gaming experience while playing thegreatest Switch games, but no matter what they will eventually run out of battery.Recharging your Joy-Consor Pro controller doesn’t take long, but it is always a pain when you pick up a dead controller because you forgot to turn it off. Here’s a quick guide on how to shut them down to save battery.
If you love yourPro controller and want to use it for PCgaming too, we can help you out with that, too.
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How to manually turn off a Nintendo Switch controller
If you want to swap controllers on the Nintendo Switch, you can turn your current controller off on command.
Step 1:Press the home button, then select the Joy-Con icon at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2:Select theChange Grip/Orderoption on the right.
Step 3:Press the L and R buttons on the controllers you want to use.
Step 4:Check to see that the remaining controllers (those not selected for use) are now turned off.
How to turn off a Nintendo Switch controller by putting the Switch to sleep
As withmost other game consoles, you may put the Nintendo Switch to sleep to also shut off any controller currently connected to it.
Step 1:Either tap thePowerbutton located on the top of the Switch itself, or select thePower iconat the bottom of the main menu and confirm your selection.
Step 2:Pressing theHomebutton on any of your controllers will wake the console back up, and that controller will be the only one still connected.
How to turn off a Nintendo Switch controller using system settings
If you are giving a controller away to someone else, you will want to disconnect that controller from your own system first — this will stop it from turning your console on when they attempt to wake up their own Switch.
Step 1:Go to theSystem settings, which you may reach by selecting theGearicon at the bottom of the home screen.
Step 2:Scroll down the menu on the left until you spotControllers and Sensors.
