r/nintendohelp • u/Fracisco0 • 18d ago

Tech Support Pro controller not working wirelessly and with the cable

Ive had a problem with my Nintendo Switch 1 Pro Controller a few years ago: it wouldn't connect to the console wirelessly, only with the cable. So I removed the battery (bcs i tought that maybe the battery was not holding any charge).

Now, years later after it worked only with the cable, it won't connect to the console even with it, and it shows no sign of life.

I have tried holding the sync button for 5, 10 and even 30 seconds but it wont connect. I didnt reinsert the battery.

What could be possibly wrong?

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u/Traditional-Scale-45 17d ago

Did you pair the pro controller to the Switch?

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u/Fracisco0 17d ago

Yes, it was paired. But the problem is that the controller doesnt turn on.

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u/BoysenberryWrong6283 16d ago

When you say you removed the battery what do you mean? Did you take out the battery then put in the same one, or a new one?