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[[File:Joy-Con.jpg|thumb|Grey left and right Joy-Con]]
[[File:Joy-Con.jpg|thumb|The left and right Joy-Con.]]
The '''Joy-Con''' is a [[controller]] for use with the [[Nintendo Switch]] console. Like the [[Wii U GamePad]], the Joy-Con have {{s|wikipedia|near field communication}} functionality, specifically the right Joy-Con, allowing the use of [[amiibo]] with games. Additionally, the Joy-Con are equipped with "HD Rumble", a more advanced form of {{s|wikipedia|haptic feedback}} to replicate the feel of in-game activities.
The '''Joy-Con''' is a [[controller]] for use with the [[Nintendo Switch]] console. Like the [[Wii U GamePad]], the Joy-Con have {{s|wikipedia|near field communication}} functionality, specifically the right Joy-Con, allowing the use of [[amiibo]] with games. Additionally, the Joy-Con are equipped with "HD Rumble", a more advanced form of {{s|wikipedia|haptic feedback}} to replicate the feel of in-game activities.


The Joy-Con are unique in that they can be used as controllers regardless of whether or not they are physically connected to the Nintendo Switch. They can be connected to the Nintendo Switch itself when in handheld mode, forming something similar to the Wii U GamePad. With the exception of the handheld-only Switch Lite, they can also be disconnected from the standard or OLED model Switch in handheld or docked mode, functioning as wireless motion controllers; they can also be optionally be placed in the Joy-Con grip, emulating the feel of a game controller. The left and right Joy-Con function as a pair in all of the aforementioned modes, but one can also use a single Joy-Con as a controller by holding it sideways.
The Joy-Con are unique in that they can be used as controllers regardless of whether or not they are physically connected to the Nintendo Switch. They can be connected to the Nintendo Switch itself when in Handheld Mode, forming something similar to the Wii U GamePad. They can also be disconnected from the Switch in Handheld or Docked Mode, functioning as wireless motion controllers; they can also be optionally be placed in the Joy-Con Grip, emulating the feel of a game controller. The left and right Joy-Con function as a pair in all of the aforementioned modes, but one can also use a single Joy-Con as a controller by holding it sideways.


The Joy-Con cameo in-game via the [[Robot Kit]] [[Mii Costume]], referencing their usage in the {{uv|Nintendo Labo}} games.
As of the Nintendo Switch's Version 10.0.0 update on April 13th, 2020, the Joy-Con and [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]] can have custom button mapping via the system's settings, allowing more versatility beyond ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'''s [[Controls]] menu.
 
==Compatibility==
Joy-Con are currently only compatible with the [[Nintendo Switch]] with currently no confirmation on if they will be made forwards compatible with future consoles. That being said, their bluetooth connectivity allows them to connect to other devices and unofficialy be used as controllers for compatible games, though additional drivers may need to be installed for a smooth experience.
 
In ''Ultimate'', the buttons on the Joy-Con can be remapped in the [[Controls]] menu to perform other functions in both singular and dual format. As of Nintendo Switch hardware version 10.0.0, every button on the Joy-Con can be remapped via the system's settings, further diversifying its customizability.


==Standard controls in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]==
==Standard controls in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]==
[[File:DefaultSidewaysJoySSBU.png|thumb|right|250px|Single Joy-Con controls menu in ''Ultimate''.]]
===Single Joy-Con (Left)===
===Single Joy-Con (Left)===
'''Note:''' From the perspective of the Joy-Con on its side
''Alignments are from the perspective of the Joy-Con on its side''
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Control stick]]||[[Move]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert|link=Control stick]]||[[Move]]
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Right.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Directional pad|Right directional button]]||[[Standard attack]]s
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Down.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Directional pad|Down directional button]]||[[Special move]]s
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Right.png|25px|class=invert|link=A button]]||[[Standard attack]]s
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Left.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Directional pad|Left directional button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Up.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Directional pad|Up directional button]]||[[Jump]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Down.png|25px|class=invert|link=B button]]||[[Special move]]s
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SL.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=SL button]]||[[Grab]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Left.png|25px|class=invert|link=X button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Up.png|25px|class=invert|link=Y button]]||[[Jump]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SR.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=SR button]]||[[Shield]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SL.png|25px|class=invert|link=L button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SR.png|25px|class=invert|link=R button]]||[[Shield]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Control stick]] click + [[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Directional Buttons.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Directional pad|Directional buttons]]||[[Taunt]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Minus.png|25px|class=invert|link=Minus Button]]||[[Pause]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Minus.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Minus button]]||[[Pause]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Screenshot.png|25px|class=invert|link=Screenshot]]||Screenshot
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Capture.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Capture button]]||Screenshot
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-L.png|25px|class=invert|link=L button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-ZL.png|25px|class=invert|link=R button]]||Nothing
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-L.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=L button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-ZL.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=ZL button]]||Nothing
|}
|}


===Single Joy-Con (Right)===
===Single Joy-Con (Right)===
'''Note:''' From the perspective of the Joy-Con on its side
''Alignments are from the perspective of the Joy-Con on its side''
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Control stick]]||[[Move]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert|link=Control stick]]||[[Move]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-X.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=X button]]||[[Standard attack]]s
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-X.png|25px|class=invert|link=A button]]||[[Standard attack]]s
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-A.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=A button]]||[[Special move]]s
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-A.png|25px|class=invert|link=B button]]||[[Special move]]s
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-B.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=B button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Y.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Y button]]||[[Jump]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-B.png|25px|class=invert|link=X button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Y.png|25px|class=invert|link=Y button]]||[[Jump]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SL.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=SL button]]||[[Grab]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SL.png|25px|class=invert|link=SL button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SR.png|25px|class=invert|link=SR button]]||[[Shield]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SR.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=SR button]]||[[Shield]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Plus.png|25px|class=invert|link=Minus Button]]||[[Pause]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Control stick]] click + [[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Directional Buttons.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Directional pad|Directional buttons]]||[[Taunt]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Home.png|25px|class=invert|link=Home Button]]||Home Menu
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Plus.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Plus button]]||[[Pause]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-R.png|25px|class=invert|link=L button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-ZR.png|25px|class=invert|link=R button]]||Nothing
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Home.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Home button]]||Home Menu
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-R.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=R button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-ZR.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=ZR button]]||Nothing
|}
|}


===Dual Joy-Con===
===Double Joy-Con===
[[File:DefaultDualJoySSBU.png|thumb|right|250px|Dual Joy-Con controls menu in ''Ultimate''.]]
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
|-
|L[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Control stick]]||[[Move]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert|link=Control stick]](left)||[[Move]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-A.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=A button]]||[[Standard attack]]s
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-A.png|25px|class=invert|link=A button]]||[[Standard attack]]s
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-B.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=B button]]||[[Special move]]s
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-B.png|25px|class=invert|link=B button]]||[[Special move]]s
|-
|-
|R[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Control stick]]||[[Smash attack|Stick-smash]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Control Stick.png|25px|class=invert|link=Control stick]](right)||[[Smash attack|Stick-smash]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-X.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=X button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Y.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Y button]]||[[Jump]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-X.png|25px|class=invert|link=X button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Y.png|25px|class=invert|link=Y button]]||[[Jump]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-L.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=L button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-R.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=R button]]||[[Grab]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-L.png|25px|class=invert|link=L button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-R.png|25px|class=invert|link=R button]]||[[Grab]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-ZL.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=ZL button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-ZR.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=ZR button]]||[[Shield]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-ZL.png|25px|class=invert|link=L button]][[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-ZR.png|25px|class=invert|link=R button]]||[[Shield]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Directional Buttons.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Directional pad|Directional buttons]]||[[Taunt]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-D-Pad.png|25px|class=invert|link=D-Pad]]||[[Taunt]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Plus.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Plus button]]||[[Pause]]
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Plus.png|25px|class=invert|link=Start Button]]||[[Pause]]
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Home.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Home button]]||Home Menu
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Home.png|25px|class=invert|link=Home Button]]||Home Menu
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Capture.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Capture button]]||Screenshot
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Screenshot.png|25px|class=invert|link=Screenshot Button]]||Screenshot
|-
|-
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Minus.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=Minus button]]/[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SL.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=SL button]]/[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-SR.png|25px|class=invert-dark|link=SR button]]||Nothing
|[[File:ButtonIcon-Switch-Minus.png|25px|class=invert|link=Minus Button]]||Nothing
|}
|}
==Technical data==
{{incomplete|Needs more information on the hardware like the [[GameCube controller]] article}}
===Input lag===
Each of the Joy-Con have similar latency to the [[Switch Pro Controller]], experiencing lows of 93.7ms (5.6 frames) and highs of 112.86ms (6.8 frames). On average, however, it reaches around 103.33ms (6.3 frames), which is overall better than what the Switch Pro Controller can offer. However, its button size, potential for joystick drift due to wear, and restrictions on being used together in [[8-Player Smash]] (because each Joy-Con registers as one controller even when docked, while a Switch can only support eight controllers at a time) makes its competitive viability questionable.
===Near field communication===
Within the [[Control stick]] of the right Joy-Con is a special chip that can send and receive data from other compatible chips from a distance of up to 4 centimeters. With relevance to the Smash series, this includes all compatible amiibo figures and their corresponding features within the game.
==Licensed Variants==
===Hori D-Pad Joy-Con===
Released in 2018 by Hori. Ergonomically identical to the standard Joy-Con, except the directional buttons are replaced with a [[Directional pad]], mimicking the Switch Lite model.
===Hori Split Pad Pro===
[[File:HoriSplitPadPro.png|thumb|200px|Hori Split Pad Pro attached to a [[Nintendo Switch]].]]
The Hori Split Pad Pro is an alternative to standard Joy-Con, released in 2018. These Joy-Con have a completely different design, being larger and more ergonomic, resulting in an appearance close to a [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller]]. Like the licensed D-Pad Joy-Con, the Split Pad Pro features a standard [[Directional pad]]; it additionally features two additional, freely-mappable buttons on the back of the controller handles, more conventional [[Start/Pause button|Start]] and [[Select button|Select]] buttons, as well as turbo and "assign" buttons. However, they are handheld mode-only, have no NFC for [[amiibo]] use, and no rumble, gyroscope, or infrared communication.
While incompatible with the usual Joy-Con attachment set to function as a normal controller, a custom version is available, thereby making the Split Pad Pro function as a standard Pro Controller; it also comes with a headphone jack.
==In competitive play==
The single Joy-Con is generally considered the worst official control scheme for ''Ultimate''. Its small size and layout designed to be ergonomic when held upright with one hand makes it unintuitive to be held on its side with both hands, especially for people with large hands. The shoulder buttons, unused when held upright, are also difficult to press without an add-on that doubles as a wrist strap.
Joy-Con used as a pair have a much more positive reception. They include just as many buttons as other options, meaning every ''Smash'' input can be used without context sensitivity like controls in previous games. The ability to be used in tandem without a connecting wire like the [[Wii Remote]] and [[Nunchuk]] means the player can be in whatever position they want while playing, leading to a much more comfortable experience. While their small size is still an issue for some, these complaints are less prevalent due to the Joy-Con being designed to be held in this fashion.


==Gallery==
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JoyCon with grip - SSBU edtion.jpg|The ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''-themed Joy-Con controllers in the Joy-Con Grip.
JoyCon with grip - SSBU edtion.jpg|The ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''-themed Joy-Con controllers in the Joy-Con Grip.
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==Trivia==
*The single Joy-Con is the only controller layout where clicking on the [[control stick]] serves a function; in this case, activating taunt in conjuntion with a directional button.
**Despite this, stick clicking cannot be configured as a button press on the Controls menu in ''Ultimate''.
**The left Joy-Con by itself is also the only controller layout where the [[Minus button]] has a function in ''Ultimate'', where it functions as Start.
**In Training Mode with a single Joy-Con, clicking the analog stick activates the [[Move List]] and doing so on the character selection screen will cycle [[Alternate costume|palette swaps]] to the right (same as pressing the [[SR button]]).


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