Switch Pro Controller

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Switch Pro Controller

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Nintendo Switch Pro controller on Nintendo Wii

A while back I wanted to get into emulating to play retro games on my CRT television. People really pushed me to go for the Wii (instead of the PS2) because Wii is just better at emulating retro games. Little did I know it would be such a hassle hooking up my favorite controller: my Nintendo Switch

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g-tecc in r/WiiHacks

June 15, 2025 7:41 PM

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Ive never had a pro controller and just wanted to know if its worth it

I’m still using my Switch 1 pro controller with the switch 2. It sucks it can’t wake up the system but it still plays great and is super comfortable to hold

dudeitseric in r/Switch

May 25, 2026 7:19 PM

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PSA: $20 8bitdo USB adapters are a great alternative to Switch Pro Controllers

Specially if you own multiple controllers from other systems (PS3, PS4, Wii U Pro, Xbox One). It lets you use any of them as a wired Switch Pro Controller.

The obvious tradeoffs are motion controls and screenshot button (except for PS4 controllers that still supports both). I’ve been using my Wii U

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rushiosan in r/NintendoSwitch

September 21, 2018 4:06 PM

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The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is the best controller I've ever used.

I got my Nintendo Switch in May of this year. I have been playing with the Joycon attached/in the Joycon Grip since then… I got a Pro Controller today and I don’t think I’ll be able to go back.

After playing with the Pro Controller for the last few hours, I think I can truly say that it is the most

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ovthkeeper in r/NintendoSwitch

July 10, 2017 1:10 AM

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Switch Pro Controller + IPhone + Delta + AirPlay.

Fun stuff. I even started up Mario Kart 64 and works flawlessly with the controller. Can do impromptu Mario Kart races for when trash talking happens at parties 😂

Windrider904 in r/iosgaming

April 22, 2024 6:16 PM

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Old Switch Pro Controllers can't turn on the Switch 2.

I guess I should be grateful the controller is backwards compatible at all, but it sucks that I have to physically hit the power button like it's the early 2000s again.

Lavabeardednerd in r/TwoBestFriendsPlay

July 26, 2025 6:20 PM

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Anyone know how long it took for the original Switch Pro controller to be compatible with Windows 11/Steam?

We're almost 4 months post-launch for the Switch 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controller and there is still not a lick of compatibility with PC. Surely the OG didnt take this long? The S2 procon is my favourite controller I own and its very frustrating having to deal with messy workarounds for Windows functio

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equinox_games7 in r/Switch

September 19, 2025 7:08 AM

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Nintendo Switch Pro controller not working for 2XKO(help)

I've just downloaded the game on 2 separate PC and i wanted to try it with my friends. I usually play fighting games with the switch pro controller connected via wire (i don't have bluetooth on pc)

I open steam in big picture, everything fine, play a bit of strive.

I open 2xko and the controller g

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OccasionCertain2065 in r/2XKO

September 10, 2025 10:48 AM

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Best Controller to get for Emulator AND PC games?

Xbox, DS4, Steam or the Nintendo Switch Pro controller?

I mainly only play PC games and recently got the emulator just to play BoTW and maybe Mario Odyssey and Luigi's Mansion once those are stable on Yuzu. I know BoTW uses gyro controls for like 2-3 shrines and bow aiming.

I like the layout of th

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danph7 in r/cemu

September 15, 2020 2:11 PM

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Does anyone know of any stick covers that fit the M12?

I used skull & Co for Switch Pro controller and they rub at the extreme edges.

HaRd2BeAr69 in r/MobapadGaming

May 25, 2026 1:58 PM

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