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Nintendo Switch OLED

Do Old Joycons Work with the New Nintendo Switch OLED?

With the new Nintendo Switch OLED model hitting the market, the switch fans are both happy and confused. Everyone is happy that they can finally get their hands on the upgraded version of Nintendo Switch, but, on the same note, they don’t know if their old accessories with work with the new OLED model or not. 

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Do Old Joycons Work with the New Nintendo Switch OLED?

Yes, old Joycons do work with the new Nintendo Switch OLED version. Players can easily pair up their old Joycons with the Nintendo Switch OLED and use it to play any game of their choice. The old Joycons are fully functional with Nintendo Switch OLED, and their no restrictions attached to them. 

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Nintendo Switch OLED version is nothing but a nuanced version of the old Nintendo Switch with a better display and new features. They both work on the same architectural design. And at the core, they are both identical systems. 

Now while we are on the topic of old Joycons compatibility with the new Nintendo Switch OLED version, you may be happy to hear that you can even use your old Switch Deck with the Nintendo Switch OLED.

That’s it for now. If you have any other queries on the Nintendo Switch OLED model shoot them down in the comments below.

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Hritwik Raj
Hritwik is a guides writer who has been writing about video games for almost a decade. He is a Computer Science graduate who has always been into gaming. Most of the time, you will find him covering News and Guides for various publications. And when he is not working, you will find him fighting with his friends about how good of a gamer he is. His favorite games include Fallout 76, Borderlands 2, Call of Duty, Apex Legends, Destiny 2, Souls series, Genshin Impact, and The Last of Us.