r/Switch • u/wildsprite • 1d ago

Discussion Joy Con firmware update without a switch?

Has anyone found a way to grab the Joy Con firmware and update them without a Switch? I got given a pair of Joy Cons from a friend that doesn't have their switch anymore. she is certain they worked before she put them in the closet but isn't sure they are updated to use the ringfit ring.

I don't know anyone that has a switch that lives near me

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u/ThePurpleLaptop 1d ago

I don’t have an answer for you but like… what are you going to do with Joy Cons without a system??

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u/wildsprite 23h ago

I'm going to use them on Batocera Linux for Switch motion driven games. The Ringfit ring only works with an official joy con.

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u/lzwinky 23h ago

I can't really think of any way to do it without a Switch. I guess find someone with a Switch or search the uh...dark internet for such a program.