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    How to Pair the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad to a Nintendo Switch console

    In this article, you'll learn how to pair the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad to a Nintendo Switch console.

    Important:

    In order to pair the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad, the Nintendo Switch console must be powered on. It cannot be off or in sleep mode.

    Note: The SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad can also be paired to a Nintendo Switch console using a licensed accessory.

    Which console or system are you using?

    Complete these steps

    The SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad can be paired to the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model console in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing

    1. From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip/Order.
    2. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad you wish to pair.
      hac_screenshot_controllers_changegriporder.jpg

    USB connection pairing

    1. Place the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model console in the Nintendo Switch dock.
    2. Connect the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad to the dock with the USB charging cable.

    Complete these steps

    The SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad can be paired to the Nintendo Switch console in the following ways:

    Button pairing or wireless pairing

    1. From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip/Order.
    2. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad you wish to pair.
      hac_screenshot_controllers_changegriporder.jpg

    USB connection pairing

    1. Place the Nintendo Switch console in the Nintendo Switch dock.
    2. Connect the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad to the dock with the USB charging cable.

    Complete these steps

    Button pairing or wireless pairing

    1. From the HOME Menu, select Controllers, then Change Grip/Order.
    2. While the following screen is displayed, press and hold down the SYNC Button for at least one second on the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad you wish to pair.
      hac_screenshot_controllers_changegriporder.jpg