The GL/GR buttons on the Nintendo Switch 2 controller are more customizable than we thought
Blog Andrew Joseph 15 May , 2025 0

In the process of change Switch 2 The Joy-Con charging grip and professional controller are added GL and GR buttons, which are located on the bottom of the handle. Nintendo recently shared that players can customize these buttons to calculate each game as a specific action.
In an overview released on the Nintendo Today app, the company explained that the new buttons are fully drawn by the player. This means they can play the role of any other button on the controller. Additionally, these mappings can be set for each game, meaning you can set game-specific controller settings.
Button mapping can be set from the Quick Settings menu, which opens by holding down the Home button in the game. Any mapping will be automatically saved and persisted in gameplay.

GL/GR buttons are available only on the new Joy-Con 2 charging grip, Pro controller, Pro Controller, Both are sold separately from the Switch 2 console. The charging grip will get you $40, while the professional controller costs $84.
Meanwhile, Switch 2 will be launched on June 5but Bookings are still unavailable in the United States. If you manage to come across a reservation, take a look All Switch 2 games have been confirmed and rumored so far. The console costs $450 – a big increase compared to the original switch – Nintendo admits it may curb early adoption. In addition, although the face of switch 2 is similar to that of ex, Nintendo claims it has built the hardware from scratch.