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Can you use an Xbox One controller (or a PlayStation 4 controller) on a Nintendo Switch? The answer is yes! But you'll need to use an adapter. In this guide, we'll go through how to use the Mayflash Magic NS Bluetooth USB adapter for Nintendo Switch, allowing you to use Xbox One S Bluetooth controllers and PS4 controllers.
Products used in this guide
- Get your adapter: Mayflash Magic NS (From $25 at Amazon)
- Quality controller: Xbox One S Bluetooth controller ($60 at Microsoft)
- Console: Nintendo Switch (From $200 at Amazon)
Prepare the Mayflash Magic NS on Nintendo Switch
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First, plug in the Mayflash Magic NS into one of the Switch's USB ports.
- Note: You can also connect it to the bottom of the Nintendo Switch in portable mode using the included dongle.
Source: Windows Central- On your Switch, navigate to the settings menu at the bottom of the home screen.
Go down to Controllers and sensors and enable Pro Controller Wired Communication.
Source: Windows Central- Go back and now select Change Grip/Order.
Make sure that your Nintendo Switch joycons are mapped into one controller by pressing down on both triggers, as seen here.
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These steps seem to help the Mayflash Magic NS circumvent some issues with pairing.
How to use a Bluetooth Xbox One controller on Nintendo Switch
Press and hold the button on top of the Mayflash Magic NS for 5-ish seconds to swap it between modes. The Xbox controller seems to work best when the light is purple in the Nintendo Switch Pro controller mode.
Source: Windows Central- Tap the button to put it into pairing mode. It will flash rapidly.
Press and hold the pairing button on your Xbox controller until the Xbox logo light flashes rapidly in pairing mode.
Source: Windows Central- When the lights are solid, you should be ready to play! Use the notes in the Mayflash Magic NS box for an overview of the button mapping.
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Mayflash Magic NS
Like magic.
The Mayflash Magic NS allows you to quickly and easily set up third-party controllers on a Nintendo Switch, circumventing the need to purchase an expensive Nintendo Switch Pro controller.
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Cheaper than the Nintendo Pro controller, the Xbox One controller is widely regarded as the best in the world, supporting Xbox One consoles and PC, as well as mobile devices via Bluetooth.
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The Nintendo Switch is the world's fastest-growing gaming platform, with maximum portability and a vast range of high-quality titles in a fun-sized package.
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