How to Calibrate the Controllers

Applies to:  Nintendo Switch Family, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

In this article, you'll learn how to calibrate the control sticks and motion controls on the Joy-Con, Pro Controller, and Nintendo 64 Controller for use on Nintendo Switch systems.

Complete these steps

Ensure your console has the latest system update.

  1. Do you want to calibrate the Control Sticks or the Motion Controls?
    1. From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors.
      The Controllers and Sensors screen
    2. Select Calibrate Control Sticks then fully tilt the control stick in any single direction for a few seconds on the controller you want to calibrate.
    3. Follow the on-screen prompts to verify the control stick functionality.
      The Calibrate Control Sticks screen
    4. If the calibration is complete but is not immediately reflected when testing the control sticks, do the following:
      • Set the console to sleep mode, then press the POWER Button to "wake it up" again.
      • Reset the Joy-Con or Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to power it on again.
    1. From the HOME Menu select System Settings, then scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select Controllers and Sensors.
      The Controllers and Sensors screen
    2. Select Calibrate Motion Controls then hold down the - or + Button on the controller you want to calibrate.
      The Calibrate Motion Controls screen displaying hold and detach steps
    3. Remove any straps or accessories attached to the controller.
    4. Place the controller with the stick facing upward on a flat, stable surface and wait for a moment.
      The Calibrate Motion Controls screen displaying final calibration steps
    5. Once the calibration is complete, select OK.

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