Joy‑Con connect wirelessly to the console via Bluetooth. Product details in these listings describe built‑in (non‑universal) lithium‑ion batteries with variations: some entries list two cells, others list one non‑removable cell, and one third‑party listing indicates no battery used.
Each Joy‑Con can be used independently as its own controller for single‑player motion play or shared with another person for two‑player action in supported titles. They can be attached together to a grip to act as a single controller or slid onto the Switch rails to be used in handheld mode.
Listings vary: some specify "2 non‑universal lithium‑ion" batteries included, others note a single non‑universal lithium‑ion battery that is required and non‑removable, and one third‑party controller listing states "No Battery Used."
Refurbished or pre‑owned Joy‑Con are described as inspected and tested for functionality, may show light signs of use, and can arrive in aftermarket or generic packaging rather than original retail boxes.
Commonly included items are a left and right Joy‑Con and one or two wrist straps. Product descriptions also reference using a grip accessory or attaching the Joy‑Con to the console for handheld play, though those accessories aren’t always included.
Many listings list compatibility with the Nintendo Switch. Several product details also explicitly mention Nintendo Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite, though not every listing names every system.
Joy‑Con offer motion controls via built‑in accelerometer and gyroscope sensors for independent left/right motion sensing. They also support vibration/rumble features (listed in some details as Rumble Technology or HD Rumble).
