Click each step to see the action. You can also click the picture or use the arrow keys.

  • 1. Power Button
    Used to turn the console On/Off or to Sleep Mode.
  • 2. Volume Buttons
    Used to turn up and down the volume on the console.
  • 3. 3.5 mm Audio Jack
    Used to insert headphones, auxiliary, or 3.5 mm jack devices.
  • 4. Stand
    Stand to support the console when playing in tabletop mode.
  • 5. Speakers
    Used to produce the sounds and tones of the console and its games.
  • 6. microSD Card Slot
    Micro SD card slot located underneath the stand, used for additional storage.
  • 7.

    Rail – To connect the Left Side of the Joy-Con.

    The fitting for the left JoyCon to slot into.
  • 8. Rail – To connect the Right Side of the Joy-Con
    The fitting for the right JoyCon to slot into.
  • 9. Game Card Port
    Insert Game Cards into this slot.
  • 10. Touch Screen
    The primary display, also used to select options and control the console when not using the JoyCon controllers.
  • 11. IR Motion Camera
    The infra red motion camera is used to locate the JoyCon controllers and read their movements.
  • 12. Brightness Sensor
    Sensors detects light levels to control screen brightness for optimal viewing.
  • 13. USB Type-C Connector
    USB C connector used for data transfer and charging the device.
  • 14. USB 2.0 Ports
    Used for data transfer and connection of Pro Controllers.
  • 15. TV Output LED
    LED light to indicate the Switch is connected to the TV.
  • 16.

    AC Adapter Port

    Connection for the AC Adapter to power the device.
  • 17.

    USB Port

    A standard USB port.
  • 18.

    HDMI Port

    Used to connect the HDMI cable to a TV.
  • 19. Minus Button
    Used to delete and to work along side the Plus button on the other controller.
  • 20. Left Directional Stick
    The left directional stick is used to navigate the menus and used during game play.
  • 21. Right Directional Stick
    The right directional stick is used to navigate the menus and used during game play.
  • 22. Directional Buttons
    Used for navigating menus and used during game play.
  • 23. Capture button
    Used to capture screenshots, can be used in game or within the menus. All screenshots will be saved to internal memory or SD card (if present).
  • 24. Plus Button
    Used to complete text input, also works along side the Minus button on the left JoyCon controller.
  • 25. A/B/X/Y Buttons
    Standard in action buttons, used within game play and operating the console.
  • 26. Home Button
    The Home button is used to return to the home screen at anytime. Press and hold for quick menu.
  • 27. SL Buttons
    The SL and SR are used at the trigger buttons when playing in local multiplayer with the JoyCon controllers.
  • 28. SR Buttons
    The SL and SR are used at the trigger buttons when playing in local multiplayer with the JoyCon controllers.
  • 29. L Button
    The left bumper button on the left JoyCon controller mainly used during game play.
  • 30. R Button
    The right bumper button on the right JoyCon controller mainly used during game play.
  • 31. Player Indicator LED’s
    Indicators for the player number selected on the controller when playing in local multiplayer mode.
  • 32. Sync Buttons
    Used to sync the controllers to the console. Sync by pressing the and holding the sync buttons on the JoyCon controllers.
  • 33. ZL Button
    The ZR and ZL buttons are used as action buttons in game play and can be used to navigate menus.
  • 34. ZR Button
    The ZR and ZL buttons are used as action buttons in game play and can be used to navigate menus.
  • 35. Release Buttons
    Press the buttons to release the JoyCon controllers from the console or from the JoyCon Grip.
  • 36. JoyCon Straps
    Used to secure the JoyCon controllers during game play. These straps can slide on to the JoyCon controllers and be used in multiplayer as the ZR and ZL buttons.