- Feb 14, 2019 - Nintendo's Switch controllers -- including the Joy-Cons and the aptly named. If you see the error message below, move the controller around to ensure no. If you aren't using Steam, you can also connect the Pro Controller directly to your Windows or MacOS. Posted 10 hours ago — By Gabe Gurwin.
- How to use Nintendo Switch Joy-Con and Pro controllers on your PC. The Pro Controller can also connect to your Windows or MacOS machine, or even an Android device. Nintendo Switch Pro.
Nintendo Switch's Pro Controller can connect to your PC, early adopters have found.
The controller firmware can be updated while the controller is attached to the Nintendo Switch console or while it is connected wirelessly. In order to update the controller firmware, the controller must be paired to the console and powered on. If multiple controllers are paired to the console, the firmware will be updated one controller at a time.
The pad doesn't officially launch until Friday, alongside Switch itself, but players with early access have been connecting them up to their PC rigs.
You can't connect the Pro Controller via its USB-C connection - just via Bluetooth. But once detected by your PC the process of installing the pad is pretty seamless.
Here's YouTuber Drewoof using the Pro Controller with GameCube's Dolphin emulator to play Super Smash Bros. Melee:
You can't use the Bluetooth and USB-C connections simultaneously, meaning you'll have to charge the controller separately.
Users report a patchy response on Android phones which use Bluetooth, and compatibility with some, but not all, Steam Big Picture titles.
All-in-all, the Switch Pro controller seems very similar to the Wii U's - which was also compatible with PC but is, sadly, not compatible with Switch.
It's not clear why Switch doesn't support Wii U Pro Controllers - the differences between them, such as the additional Share button, are minimal. But for those picking up a Switch Pro pad, confirmation of its PC compatibility may be an added bonus.
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Forgotten your details?Windows 10 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Driver Error Codes
I'm trying to play certain games with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Witcher 3 in specific) but it is telling me that it has a driver error in the windows 'Bluetooth and other devices' section of the settings. I'm not trying to pair with Bluetooth since my desktop doesn't have it, so I'm attempting to connect with a wire (hopefully that's relevant somehow). I tried using third party software such as x360 (or whatever it's called) but nothing is currently working. Could someone help me possibly figure out what's happening? The controller works just fine on the Switch itself (zero problems).
Switch Pro Controller Driver Windows
Edit: no longer says 'driver error' for some reason, but its not working nonetheless