Why is my Nintendo controller blinking white?

Very Low Battery/No Battery.
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Why is my Nintendo controller light blinking?

When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number. Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.
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Why is my Nintendo controller not connecting?

Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button, such as the A Button on the controller to power it on again. Use a different USB port on the dock. Use a different USB charging cable. If possible, use a different dock.
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How do you reset a Nintendo wireless controller?

Once the controller is paired to the console, update the firmware. Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button to wake it up again.
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How do I resync my Switch controller?

From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip and Order. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the controller you wish to pair. Once paired, the player LED(s) corresponding to the controller number will remain lit.
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What is wrong with my Switch controller?

What is “Joy-Con drift”? Joy-Con drift is an issue that Switch owners have been encountering over the last few months that causes the analog sticks on the controllers to randomly move around and input commands to the console, even when they're not being physically moved.
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Why is my Joy-Con not working?

Ensure the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con, if any, and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.
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How do you pair a Nintendo Switch Pro controller?

Select "Controllers" → "Change Grip/Order" on the HOME Menu. Once the screen pictured here appears, hold the SYNC Button on the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller that you'd like to pair. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, pairing is complete. Press the A Button to end the process.
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Where is the sync button?

The sync button for Android users is located in the bottom right corner, while for iOS users, it is in the upper left corner.
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Is Nintendo still fixing joy cons for Free 2022?

As a reminder, Nintendo is still offering free Joy-Con repairs in North America. All you need to do is fill out an easy form, and live in the USA or Canada, and you're good.
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Does Nintendo repair joy cons for free?

After pressure from several class-action lawsuits, Nintendo has started to offer free Joy-Con repairs through its customer service portal. The process is straightforward; fill out an online form (or call a customer service representative), mail out the equipment, and then wait.
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Do Nintendo switch Controllers break easily?

Nintendo Switch controllers break fairly easily as they are made out of cheap plastic and are not built very durable compared to the rest of the gaming system. The analog stick is normally the first thing to break on the JoyCon controllers.
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How long do Nintendo Joy-Cons last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours.
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Do New Joy-Cons still drift 2021?

Nintendo has made minor updates to Joy-Cons over the years, but the ones in the Switch OLED are the same as the controllers that came with the Switch V2, so they're still susceptible to drift. Players can purchase new controllers, but Nintendo's services also repair Joy-Cons with drift for free.
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How long do Joy-Cons last before drifting?

A.C. reports that over the course of three years of regular play on his Switch, each of his Joy-Con controllers, whether they were brand-new or repaired by Nintendo, routinely began to drift after about three months of regular use, whether they were new, used, or freshly repaired by Nintendo.
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What is Nintendo Joy-Con drift?

What is Switch Joy-Con drift? Joy-Con drift is the name given to an issue some Switch owners have experienced with one or both of their detachable controllers. They have found that movement is being detected by their Switch even when they are not touching the thumbstick on a Joy-Con.
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Can you use Xbox controller on switch?

You can also use one of the many third-party gamepads available for the Switch. Surprisingly, the Switch supports controllers for other game consoles, including the DualShock 4 and many Xbox controllers.
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Can a Xbox 1 controller work on a Xbox 360?

Unfortunately the peripherals designed for X1 are not compatible with X360. Instead, all peripherals released for X1 (or X1S) are compatible on Xbox One X. Was this reply helpful? You cannot.
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Where is sync button on Switch?

Press the sync button on each Joy-Con controller you wish to pair. The Sync button is the small black button in between the SL and SR buttons.
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Why wont my Nintendo Switch Pro Controller turn on?

If the recharge LED remains lit while the AC adapter is plugged in, but the player LEDs do not turn on, allow the Pro Controller to charge for at least 15 to 30 minutes. Then pair it to the console. If the recharge LED does not turn on at all, test the AC adapter by connecting it directly to the console.
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