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Hamilton, Kirk (January 13, 2017). "Everything We Know About Nintendo Switch". Kotaku. Archived from the original on January 16, 2021 . Retrieved December 19, 2020. Joy-Con can be attached to the sides of the Switch console via rails, or detached and used wirelessly—either as a pair (comparable to a Wii Remote and Nunchuk), or divided between two different players. Up to 8 Joy-Con can connect to a single Switch console at a time. [4] [5] The Joy-Con can be optionally attached to a "Joy-Con Grip" accessory, with or without charging capabilities, that convert the controllers to a more traditional gamepad-like form factor. [6] [7]

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