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Gamepad · Bluetooth
Nintendo Joy-Con (L/R)
Official Switch Joy-Con pair — Bluetooth pairs with iPhone and iPad on iOS 16+ (not MFi).
iPhone Compatible Neon Red / Neon Blue $79.99
Overview
Nintendo’s Joy-Con (L) and Joy-Con (R) connect to iPhone and iPad over Bluetooth starting with iOS / iPadOS 16. Apple added native Nintendo controller support; the pads are not Apple MFi-certified. Pair each half via its Sync button — when both are connected, iOS treats them as one gamepad. HD rumble, motion controls, and the IR camera (right Joy-Con) work in games that support them. Use with controller-supported App Store titles, Apple Arcade, and cloud/remote play. Disconnect from the Switch before pairing with iPhone.
Specs
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Model
- Joy-Con (L/R)
- Connection
- Bluetooth
- Form factor
- Gamepad
- MFi status
- iPhone compatible (not MFi)
- Typical price
- $79.99
Features
- Bluetooth pairing with iPhone and iPad (iOS 16+)
- Pair L and R as one combined gamepad
- HD rumble
- Motion controls
- IR motion camera (R)
- Detachable wrist straps included
How to connect
- Update iPhone or iPad to iOS / iPadOS 16 or later.
- Remove each Joy-Con from the Switch (or Joy-Con grip).
- Hold the Sync button on the inner rail (between SL and SR) until the LEDs flash.
- On iPhone or iPad, open Settings → Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on.
- Tap Joy-Con (L) or Joy-Con (R) under Other Devices to pair, then repeat for the other half.
- Open a controller-supported game or Apple Arcade title (both halves act as one pad when paired).
Compatibility
iPhone
- iPhone (iOS 16 and later)
iPad
- iPad (iPadOS 16 and later)
Cloud & remote play
- Apple Arcade
- Xbox Cloud Gaming
- GeForce NOW
