Switch 1 controllers can be used with Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games

If you still plan on holding onto your Nintendo Switch 1 products, you might be interested to know that its controllers will be fully compatible with Switch 2, including with its exclusive games.

The Big N shared that news on its website. A note on one page states: “Nintendo Switch controllers can be used wirelessly and are also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive games, but cannot be used if the games requires features unique to Joy-Con 2, such as mouse controls.”

A bunch of different controllers came to Nintendo Switch 1 over the years. Aside from the Joy-Con, we saw things like the Pro Controller, GameCube controller made for Smash Bros. Ultimate, and devices tying in to classic hardware launches on Nintendo Switch Online. Thankfully, they can all be brought over.

You’ll just need to keep in mind a couple of things. First, it won’t be possible to leave sleep mode on Nintendo Switch 2 using the home button on Switch 1 controllers. Additionally, since these controllers don’t have a C Button, you can start GameChat by selecting the option from the home menu.

Switch 2 will also be backwards compatible with many different games, though Nintendo has outlined ones that are currently having issues. We have the full list here.