Don't like the standard Switch controllers? Instead, here's how to connect your favorite non-Nintendo gamepad
Because of its hybrid console/handheld design, the Nintendo Switch supports a variety of play modes. You may play docked and connected to your TV, or you can play portable in handheld or tabletop mode. Out of the box, the Switch also supports a variety of first- and third-party controller alternatives. These options make it simple to establish a comfortable setup—but what if you want to play Nintendo Switch games with a PlayStation 4 or 5 controller or an Xbox gamepad? You absolutely can.
This should be impossible in principle. Sony and Microsoft employ input drivers that differ from those supported by the Switch. However, if you're willing to buy a few dollars, you can force a PlayStation or Xbox controller to sync with your Nintendo Switch with minimum effort.
You'll need a third-party accessory called the Mayflash Magic NS to connect a PlayStation or Xbox controller to your Nintendo Switch. This tiny USB wireless dongle slots right into your Switch dock, or you can daisy chain it to your Switch's USB-C port using the included USB dongle when playing handheld. The Magic NS 1 ($20 on Amazon) and Magic NS 2 ($22 on Amazon) are the two variants of the gadget. Either has built-in support for a variety of controller APIs, including DInput, XInput, and others. PlayStation 3, 4, and 5 controllers (as well as a slew of other gamepads) are compatible with both versions, however Xbox controllers are only compatible with the Magic NS 2.
Of course, there are some tradeoffs. Certain controller-specific capabilities, such as the haptic triggers on the PS5's DualSense, will not operate with the Switch because no Switch titles are designed to use such technologies. However, motion and gyro controls should work on controllers that support them.
If you're used to the PS5 and Xbox's standard button mapping, using a non-Switch controller to play Switch games might be unsettling. While you may change the Switch's global button mapping configuration in System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Change Button Mapping, the in-game button iconography will obviously not match your non-Switch controller, adding an added layer of ambiguity. Aside from occasional button mismatches, setup is straightforward.
Not all third-party controllers require the Magic NS, and some others won’t work with the dongle, but it’s a handy solution for anyone wanting to play their Switch using their preferred controller. Speaking of which, we can also help connect your PlayStation 5 or Xbox controller to your PC, too.
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SOURCE: lifehacker
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