Yes — Switch 1 controllers generally work on Switch 2. Original Switch Joy-Cons can pair wirelessly with Switch 2, and the original Switch Pro Controller should also work over wireless or USB.

What works

  • Joy-Con from Switch 1: Yes, but they connect wirelessly rather than attaching physically to the Switch 2.
  • Switch Pro Controller: Yes, it should work normally on Switch 2.
  • Many third-party Switch 1 controllers: They are likely to work too, depending on the model.

What to watch for

  • Some Switch 2 games may need Switch 2-specific features , so a Switch 1 controller may not support every function in every game.
  • Switch 1 Joy-Cons do not physically dock onto Switch 2 the way they do on the original console.

Quick answer

If you already own Switch 1 controllers, you probably do not need to buy new ones just to play on Switch 2.