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This tiny USB adapter lets you use a PS4 controller with a Nintendo Switch
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Here's a thread with my impressions I made a while ago. https://www.resetera.com/threads/8bitdo-wii-wii-u-to-switch-controller-adapter-impressions.22401/
I would love to dust off my Wii U Pro controller but Amazon won't ship this to Canada :(
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Bookmarked for when I get a Switch, especially as it works with the WiiU Pro Controller, that thing was way to brilliant to have died with its shitty system.
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This is exactly what I need.
If it supports multiple controllers at the same time...
I have two Wii U Pro Controllers. I love those so would be amazing to be able to use them with Switch. Also because my gaming pc doesn't have bluetooth I have not been able to play with PS4 controller wireslessly. This would solve the problem.
EDIT. It only supports one controller at a time. Oh bummer...
If it supports multiple controllers at the same time...
I have two Wii U Pro Controllers. I love those so would be amazing to be able to use them with Switch. Also because my gaming pc doesn't have bluetooth I have not been able to play with PS4 controller wireslessly. This would solve the problem.
EDIT. It only supports one controller at a time. Oh bummer...
How does this work if I have a single DS4 between the PS4 and Switch? Is it gonna connect to both at the same time? Am I gonna have to constantly un-pair it with the PS4 to get it to work on the Switch?
Seems like a brilliant product if it's somehow easy to flip between the two consoles, but if I have to buy this plus another DS4 I may as well just get the Pro Controller for a similar cost.
Seems like a brilliant product if it's somehow easy to flip between the two consoles, but if I have to buy this plus another DS4 I may as well just get the Pro Controller for a similar cost.
This is honestly nothing new, as someone on the thread has said Mayflash's magic ns does the same thing with making it possible to use the ds4, ds3, xb360 and xbone controllers on the switch and with motion controls in the case of the ds4.
If someone wants a even cheaper but still very good alternative there is the coov adapters too, the n100 needs to be connected to the usb but otherwise has the same capabilites of the magic ns including motion controls on the ds4, the newer n200 is wireless but I don't have that one so I can't vouch for it's quality but going by the n100 it probably works pretty well too.
Now don't get me wrong, the 8bitdo sounds like it's going to be good, but there are other options out there.
If someone wants a even cheaper but still very good alternative there is the coov adapters too, the n100 needs to be connected to the usb but otherwise has the same capabilites of the magic ns including motion controls on the ds4, the newer n200 is wireless but I don't have that one so I can't vouch for it's quality but going by the n100 it probably works pretty well too.
Now don't get me wrong, the 8bitdo sounds like it's going to be good, but there are other options out there.
Pretty sweet! I like 8bitdo's stuff; they're generally quality products. Might just have to nab one; would be great to use my modded tatsucap stick on my Switch!
You can use two of them if you wanted to (one per controller).
You can use two of them if you wanted to (one per controller).
I would actually need a third one so I could play the new Kirby game with my siblings.
But I have to think about it. Probably easier just to borrow a single joy-con from my friend to be able to play with 3 people.
I have large hands, the DS4 fits much better in my hands with playbudz.
Also the D-pad and joysticks are much better imho. I'm struggling with the positioning of the joysticks on the Pro controller.
I have two Pro controllers, but I'm tempted to buy this thing if it actually supports all the Nintendo features with a ds4 controller.
For people who already have the DualShock, it's just $19.99 for this stick vs whatever the switch controller costs.
That's pretty nifty, now can we do it the other way round too?
It's literally the first two sentences of the article, for those who don't want to buy a first or another pro controller and have a DS4 lying around.
It's literally the first two sentences of the article, for those who don't want to buy a first or another pro controller and have a DS4 lying around.
See I'm incredibly biased as I dislike the DS4 and pretty much have since launch. I don't think the SPC is perfect (or quite as good as it's reputation) but I certainly prefer it to the DS for comfort.
These are both fair points though so I concede :)
The MagicNS also lets you use wired controllers, too. I can plug my PS4 arcade sticks into my Switch with no worries.
This plus its lets you use basically every modern controller on any gaming device. I'm not sure why this adapter is getting coverage and the superior MagicNS not?
Oh man this could be a gamechanger for Switch online games if it recognizes a headset. (Not sure if Switch itself is caoablec
would love to know as well, I have multiple DS4, if there's an adapter that supports multiple controllers I'd get one right away
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I have a MagicNS which I use to use my joycons together as a single controller on my PC, and also use 360 controller emulation with the Switch Pro controller, but it's my understanding that it also works when connected to the Switch to do this same thing (pair with PS4 and other controllers). I see some other people have mentioned it. It seems like a much more versatile and worthwhile device.
It says compatibility with android tv as well.. hope this includes shield tv as well since the shield has pretty poor wireless 3rd party controller support. I may get two.. one for shield tv and one for switch.
Also if you get an n64 controller -> Wii remote adapter, I am guessing the n64 controller would be 'wireless' as well (just need to be able to map Z and L as needed or use the new brawler64 pad). Using an n64 controller would be great for smash. Although chaining two converters could introduce a few ms of lag.
Also if you get an n64 controller -> Wii remote adapter, I am guessing the n64 controller would be 'wireless' as well (just need to be able to map Z and L as needed or use the new brawler64 pad). Using an n64 controller would be great for smash. Although chaining two converters could introduce a few ms of lag.
The PS4 dpad is kind of bad though. Like all other sony pads (other than the vita) due to it's segmented nature it has busted diagonals. I despise using it for anything that requires specific inputs like fighters for that reason.
It's odd too because they totally nailed the vita dpad only to turn around and botch it again for the same reason they fixed with the vita. Just strange.
If this works i may consider purchasing some SNK fighters on switch, since the dpad is much better.
Also pro controller is overpriced, compared to other console controllers
Plus the MagicNS comes with a USB C adapter if you wanted to use your controllers on the go.
That would be so cool, I can't live without this feature and I'm not even kidding.
The same here! I play 90% of the time with headphones plugged in and I don't like using a Bluetooth headset
I'm serious, since I bought a ps4 I've never played without plugging my headpones in the controller. As i said, I can't live without this feature, I also use the ps4 as my only media center because of it.
I can believe you. My PS4 is in my bedroom so I plug in headphones as to not wake my wife. I wish the Switch Pro controller had a jack but if this adapter works it'll solve all our problems lol
