Connect a Switch Pro Controller to Windows 10! (Wired + Wireless)

[@LKbikesSometimes]

One of my friends did this and I never knew it was possible thanks for the info and making things clear

[@Scoby]

Happy I could help :)

[@elijahmeilak2906]

@@Scoby Please, please help me. I'm losing my mind trying to figure this out. When I connect my Pro Controller to my PC via wire, it doesn't connect. Bluetooth is fine, but can't do it via a USB cable. Steam keeps detecting is as all sorts of things -- Xbox 360 controller, Xbox One controller, unknown controller etc. Is there a fix to this?

[@daniayusra1426]

@@Scoby hey why my home button doesn’t light up

[@danegoulter4392]

5 years and the issue of Windows not detecting the pro controller still isn't fixed, or anyone refuses to acknowledge it. The sheer amount of comments on all these videos shows that there's obviously and issue and it doesn't work "just like that". I've tried 2 pro controllers on two separate PC's, multiple USB cables. Not once has any of them ever even been detected by Windows, yet I can get some shitty $10 controller and it will work fine.

[@1bum]

im buying a small bluetooth adapter for my pc i recommend you do too

[@1bum]

you ever find a work around regardless tho?

[@joba327]

for me it shows its connected, but it never works even though it works perfectly on my switch

[@grandmasterxam]

@@joba327 mine does as well its a mini switch controller. Find any fixes yet?

[@joba327]

@@grandmasterxam Nope, hopefully I get it to work though

[@slicemup9]

Tried connecting my controller via USB and it just wont work, it doesnt seem to detect it at all, any advice on what to do?

[@kala5882]

Make sure your cable can transfer data, not just power.

[@jalil747]

I used the cable included with the controller and it doesn't work

[@GoofDogg]

I had to unpair my Pro-Controller with EVERY Switch it was connected to in the past. After that the USB method worked fine for me. (Just use the cable that came with the Controller and you should be fine in terms of the cable)

[@TimViolaSSB]

@@GoofDogg how do I unpair the controller ?

[@GoofDogg]

@@TimViolaSSB From your Homescreen go to options>controller...(3rd option from bottom) and go way down to the last option. Should be "reset synchronization" or something like that (sorry my system is not set to english).

[@numinousYT]

So my question is, does it have to be that exact controller or can it be any pro controller as long as it has the button and the flashing lights because my lights are still going left to right

[@santiagocaballero4672]

Any pro controller works

[@kmg1043]

im having the same problem

[@henrystickmin8507]

@@santiagocaballero4672 I have a third party pro controller that says it's paired, but doesn't give any output, and has no light flashed on the front.

[@Under_Gamer3509]

same issue with me it says its connected but the lights are sill flashing

[@lavender1452]

when i plug the pro controller into my pc, the red charging light of the pro controller turn on and my pc doesnt reconise my pro controller how can i fix this?

[@wartersaw1824]

same im not sure if its the fact that my controller is themed mario controller but i highly doubt it

[@BananagamingYouTube]

That means it’s wireless

[@nostalgicrobloxvids]

i plugged in the controller to my non bluetooth pc and the blue light doesnt glow, any fixes?

[@CannedBread206]

It does nothing for me. Windows 10 sees that the controller is connected and it has an "ok" status, but the controller won't even turn on for it. I tried the sync button, nothing. I tried updating my drivers/looked automatically for the best drivers, no luck. I feel like burning my PC instead. Edit: I hear "The noise" but it won't turn on.

[@CannedBread206]

I have resorted to the DUALSHOCK 4 controller and it works wonderfully.

[@nocturne6995]

Same with me, plug in the switch controller with cable, detected on my PC but not working. I'm using window 7 64 bit. I thought I need to use windows 10. Trying to install REWASD an error pop out said Microsoft.Net framework 4.7.2 or later is not installed. Return to dualshock 4.

[@jackemled_but_gay]

I'm having this too. My Switch Pro controller used to work just fine with Windows, maybe it's because of a firmware update.

[@shadomaso]

doesn't work for me, when I plug my controller, windows doesn't recognize it, no blue light

[@Scoby]

Does your cable support data? It's possibly you have a charging only cable

[@shadomaso]

@@Scoby well I just switch my computer, from windows 7, where it was working perfectly to windows 10, where it dont do anything

[@marcos4239]

@@shadomaso did you ever find a fix, my pro controller wont work either. it only works when i have windows opened on settings but once i minimize tha window it stops working. ive tried wireless and wired. i use the same cable and my series x controller works just fine.

[@shadomaso]

@@marcos4239 nop still searching, I tried another cabble but its really not working I have a second controller, a bootleg switch controller that work, but not as good as the real one If I ever find I will let you know

[@SoulbreakerNB]

That tiny button in front of my pro controller worked. Thanks for letting me know of that! No wonder it can't see my controller o.o

[@EclipsedYamiOld]

Both methods do not work for me For the method with the USB Cable: My PC shows the Pro Controller under Other Devices, but the controller is unusable, nothing works and programs like BetterJoyForCemu do not recognize the controller. And the blue lights around the home button do not turn on. For the method with Bluetooth: My PC can't find the Pro Controller, but it can find other things with Bluetooth.

[@Scoby]

Weird, I would ask if you can also try using another cable, not all cables support data, some only charging. So best to check that. Also not all applications will support a pro controller by default so make sure you map it correctly as needed. On steam it requires a manual enable checkbox, I have another video on my channel showing that ^

[@EclipsedYamiOld]

@@Scoby My cable should support data, because I can transfer files from my phone to my pc and pc to phone. And I have the checkbox in steam enabled, but for steam the controller is not even connected

[@EclipsedYamiOld]

@@Scoby My problem is not that some programs do not recognize it, my problem is that Windows 10 doesn't seem to recognize it.

[@satekeeper]

@@Scoby I have the same problem. It's not a cable issue. I can connect my Pixel 4 and transfer data all day long. The "scan" leds scan as if it is trying to sync with the Switch, but of course it can't and then just stops. Blue home light never comes on, never usable in windows.

[@johnyblazini1017]

@@Scoby I got exactly the same problem :)

[@stinklesgt]

The switch controller I'm using is not a pro controller, but is a controller that i used that I wired up to my computer to play rocket league, and it worked, but the controls are all messed up, for example I can't go foward, backward, or turn. Do you know what's wrong? (btw i'm using steam)

[@Hugo-nu1eb]

The blue light turns on but touching the controller doesn’t do anything meaning it’s connected but the inputs don’t work so I can’t use it. Can someone help me.

[@hanmac3348]

My controller connected fine but the button mapping is very screwed up. It thinks my ZL is + and all the shoulder butttons are not right. Anyone know how to change this?

[@sansw.d5701]

dude, the blue light does NOT light up blue, I do hear a windows sound, but I can't find it that it does register it and it does not work (wire method) and bc I have a desktop PC I have no Bluetooth bruh, can someone help me out?

[@spookygames5490]

Same for me

[@cheesysignal]

when i try to connect the controller, it wont work, it says its paired but actually isnt. i tried both methods and it doesnt work, when i plug it in, the light on the top turns red but doesnt actually turn on the controller

[@Daria-Morgendorffer]

Mine says connected but the controller keeps flashing and wont connect

[@jakesnake7728]

It only works when plugged in to the pc if steam is open.

[@botwithapot]

Neither methods work for me it doesnt connect via bluetooth or usb to usbc

[@squirrel7t7]

OK my pro controller used to work with mame for years. Now all of a sudden the blue ring appears every time it connects to bluetooth and now it doesn't work at all. I don't use steam so why would the blue ring appear all of a sudden and my controller refuses to work on my laptop now.

[@hortchester1255]

Can you connect your phone to the pC via the Bluetooth and use your phone and a controller? Or backwards and use your PC to controller your phone or even your Switch??

[@H3LPY59]

My tip is to use ds4 windows, betterjoy or 360ce steam is broken when it comes to nintendo controlles.

[@BroerenGames]

Somehow wired doesnt work. and I do not have bluetooth.

[@BroerenGames]

ig ill just use a dualschock.

[@Yuito-bs]

the wired technique doesnt work at all for me. update the video

[@martino9458]

Hi how can i use it only with wired connection as wireless has a lot of input lag

[@armandoarias5311]

I was able to connect by Bluetooth, but the mapping is giving me a hard time... the right analog stick acts like the mouse, ZL is the right-click button and so on, making it impossible to map it to any game from Steam or emulators.

[@benobrien7920]

Uh, doesn't work. I plugged my pro controller in via wire and it made the blue light but it's not moving at all.

[@Rubb3rWheels]

is there an easier way to reconnect back to pc after using it on the switch? I have to remove the pro controller in my BT settings to reconnect back to my pc every time.

[@rakeau]

Same for me. Super annoying.

[@brittneymercado7345]

And it doesn’t always work. sadly.

[@Cruiseblackpool]

Buy a Bluetooth 4.1 adapter to fix the issue of re connecting.

[@rinx426]

Can a wired pro controller work?

[@nickevershedmusic8927]

Its in pairing mode, but Bluetooth just wont recognise it.

[@snanosss]

didn't work, thanks!

[@lovesxft]

How do you do it with the Horipad S?

[@dakotastude3410]

So… what do I do if my controller isn’t Bluetooth? It’s a fully wired one and I can’t get any output with it. My laptop is detecting it but it’s not doing anything

[@Cirerin]

then you dont hae a legit pro controller because all pro controllers support bluetooth

[@pito7722]

the wired method doesn't work. absolutely nothing happens

[@eurosonly]

Mine won't even connect to the switch oled. Sigh. Back it goes I guess.

[@SuperMarioSplashy]

I HAVE ONLY A NINTEDO POWERA CONTROLLER IT DOESNT WORK AND IT DOESNT HAVE BLUETOOTH

[@onekreation]

Bought a Bluetooth Dongle. First it didnt work. Had to uninstall Bluetooth drivers and restart pc. After that it worked :)

[@nickevershedmusic8927]

My fucking controller just cannot be detected with bluetooth.

[@Justanotherrando-ny3vr]

I think people with ryzen cpus are out of luck. Cause apparently there is a driver issue that causes pro cobtrollers to not connect wired. So if anyone has a ryzen cpu. Please tell me if I am wrong. Also if yoi have a ryzen cpu and want a pro controller for it... probably just but 3rd party switch controllers instead

[@Scoby]

I think at the time of recording this video I was using Ryzen

[@Justanotherrando-ny3vr]

@@Scoby Then I wonder why my controller doesn't connect at all

[@rspec2]

can 2 pro controllers be paired/used with pc?

[@Scoby]

That should be possible, I have not tested this though

[@johnnyhoward5472]

Hey mine pro controller is paired but not connected? Help please

[@Seven_Games7]

same here! did u got it fixed?

[@IndigoChild2000]

Ever got it to work? Sick of deleting and adding my controller in the Windows BT devices...

[@lazypanda7217]

not working wired

[@romulosendoromulo]

thx man

[@angeltoad4657]

one of the problems there is is that the light on the pro controller is on some models is that its called the blue light of death (blod) it makes pc game unplayable

[@be83roblox]

Boutta play mc dungeons on pc with controller

[@paulesposito1679]

I can connect my Switch Pro controller to my PC but it is recognising it as an Xbox controller. so all the buttons in games don't match up and it can get a little confusing. Anybody else having this issue?

[@shrazowski3059]

the buttons in game will say press A or B and they mean to press B or A on the controller, it's an issue that everyone has and i think there is no way to change it, but it is just saying it in game so it shouldnt be that bad

[@johsmor8849]

some games have an ability to remap all controls, so i would recommend trying.

[@Calebgayosso]

IT WORKSSSS YAYYY THANK YOU

[@Scoby]

Happy to help

[@Calebgayosso]

can i play fortnite? with it?

[@nicolasmarcoux1475]

Hello i tried it and my controller died because of that☹️

[@reinholdbreul6059]

Dosent Work

[@hurricane1nox]

How does this have any dislikes. It works perfectly

[@superstormy2510]

Not for everyone :/

[@johsmor8849]

not for me, it worked at first, but after a few weeks the inputs stopped working. nothing wrong with the controller, it works on the switch, it just randomly stopped working.

[@heoioh]

It’s an incomplete walkthrough for folks who are trying to make their switch controllers get picked up like controllers and not keyboards on Microsoft and outside of steam. I already knew this setup, and because this is not an Xbox controller, Microsoft won’t use xinput commands on that controller by default. I’ve been researching for weeks how to get the pro controller to run on Fightcade without downloading a third party workaround, but it keeps acting like a hybrid keyboard/mouse item. I’ll keep searching

[@t.apon514]

None of these options worked for me, when i plugged it in, it said it was an unrecognized device and through bluetooth, its recognized as an input (keyboard) instead of a controller, is there anything i can do

[@AKGStudios]

Having the same issue

[@adiindrahadiwidjaja2097]

U have to unpair / disconnect from Nintendo switch.

[@pirojfmifhghek566]

Well, this "how to" video was a waste of time. What are you supposed to do when you plug it in with the USB but it isn't recognized by Windows? Kinda shit out of luck at that point.

[@angelalcaraz7429]

For some odd reason I had been trying to connect it via usb cable and also bluetooth but it didn’t work, I watched your video and it suddenly decided to work for me. Later I disconnected the controller and tried to pair it up afain following the sams steps before but now it deosn’t connect again, is there something I could possibly be doing wrong?

[@SunnydaysETC]

Same

[@ArvaF]

Nope, no blue light... I use the switch original USB cable.

[@Jmdeleeuw-]

Same. Did you find a fix?

[@SystemOfFantasy]

@@Jmdeleeuw- Did you find a fix? i have the same problem

[@Scoby]

Even if the blue light is not on, it's does not mean it is NOT on. Also not sure if the original switch cable is data also,

[@oscarfrausto2613]

tried doing a wired connection but for some reason the controller doesn’t light up and my pc doesn’t pick it up either, the wire is good because it works on the switch any help?

[@oscarfrausto2613]

@@deadomega9950 nope sorry

[@ringzero3260]

i was looking how to do it. the first video i found was a random guy plying a random game and explaining random shit you just go straight to the point, usb, bluetooth and done

[@Scoby]

No time to waste time

[@AntyCrix]

thanks for the tutorial. every text guide i looked up told me to look at the sync light at the top for some reason when syncing via bluetooth and not at the bottom of the controller so i assumed it just wasn't working. i appreciate it!

[@william5192]

it isnt working

[@mystery5252]

My PC doesn't have Bluetooth and my Pro Controller doesn't even register that it is pugged into it. Even the charging light dose nothing.

[@FreakingRockstar101]

0:38 "now just like that"... it didn't work. Who doesn't know how to plug a controller into a USB port? This is the dumbest "How To" I've ever seen. I think I speak for the majority of people when I say the problem comes when we plug in the controller and the computer does not even recognize something has been plugged in. No new devices in device manager and no sound notification something has been plugged in. Before you ask: Yes I have tested the controller and it works Yes I have tested the USB port and it works Yes I have checked the USB to USB-C cable and it works Yes I have pressed the sync button and home button on the controller after plugging it in No the controller does not work.

[@Scoby]

Relax with the attitude first off. Does the usb c cable you are using support data, some cables are charging only and may not work. Is windows and your drivers up to date? Can you also try using the bluetooth connection method instead of the cable to see if that gives different results?

[@FreakingRockstar101]

@@Scoby Oh I didn't mean to have an attitude, more of a cynical take. But yeah the USB-C has worked on other computer with the same controller. Windows is freshly updated and all drivers have been updated. Its a desktop machine with no bluetooth capability so thats out of the question unfortunately.

[@Scoby]

@@FreakingRockstar101 Strange indeed, can I ask what app/where you're trying to use it on your PC? Make sure yo have steam switch pro controller enabled if you're using it there. Maybe also try putting it on a USB 3.0 port to see if that helps, might be some weird power delivery issue with a specific port.

[@FreakingRockstar101]

@@Scoby I appreciate the continued support. I'm trying to use the controller straight with Steam. I have the pro controller option toggled in Steam as well. I've tried every USB port on my computer including the ones that are currently powering my mouse and keyboard. I have tried all 3.0 ports, I have tried disabling power to all ports besides the ones for mouse, keyboard, and controller. I tried enabling power to all USB ports at the same time. I feel like I've tried it all in regards to USB power.

[@felixbeth6340]

the problem that i am facing is that my controller just won't connect the PC plays the sound to tell me that a device connected but the my controller just won't connect to the pc. I am using the cable that came withe said pro controller (i'ts the Totk design if that helps) and i have done everything i could find. even going in to the settings of my switch and disconnecting every single controller. if anybody knows a fix for this pls tell me. Thanks in advance

[@mauriciomarquez3874]

i just bought a new switch pro controller and i tried plugin it in with the usb cable and its not working for some reason

[@rainrain2233]

same bro same

[@candycommander]

Yea using the USB cable doesn't do chit for me lol. Hilarious part is using USB on Linux Mint works out of the box. Windows needs to quit phucking around or they will find out.

[@RainZzxHDx]

I just try to shoot my shoot here since I can't find anything on google. So my controller connects to my PC without any problem, but when I don't use it for a while it turns itself off. The problem here is after that it won't connect to my PC until I remove the device from my Bluetooth devices. While the controller is turned off, windows still recognizes the controller itself.... Does anyone had the same problem? Or is this just windows being garbage and there's nothing I can do?

[@arezdabro]

What do you do if it asks for a pin, I really need a answer becuase im very desperate

[@billyhatcher643]

i tried this and its not detecting my pro controller so i think its not gonna work wirelessly at all for me

[@ThatFaceMelter94]

How in the hell is it easier to connect via bluetooth than wired (with cable that came with controller)? The only reason I want to do wired is to mitigate input lag, but doing a wired connection makes me wanna pull my hair out. I spend more time trying to get things to work than actually playing.

[@togoe]

How do I play with it tho, I connected the controller and it says connected but when I try to play a game, example: Fortnite it won’t work. Someone pls help me.

[@dergenus6048]

Nice Video... but, when i try to play rocket league or any other games, the keybindings are totally different to my nintendo switch standart keybindings..... can anyone help me pls? or should i rather get a Dualshock 5/4 Controller ?

[@GoofDogg]

On Steam there are presets for different controllers. My Pro-Controller got the layout from a xbox-Controller at connection, but with the preset for Pro-Controllers it fixed itself. But since RL isnt on Steam anymore you wont be able to use it I guess. Dont know if Epic offers a similar service.

[@astrogame6]

@@GoofDoggyou can add the game to steam

[@OgHazeKiller562]

How do you change the abxy buttons I don’t like the A on the right side I like it on the bottom

[@Yuito-bs]

when I plug in the controller it doesnt shine blue. pls help

[@Justanotherrando-ny3vr]

Do you have an amd cpu?

[@Yuito-bs]

@@Justanotherrando-ny3vr no its Nvidia gtx 1650

[@Justanotherrando-ny3vr]

@@Yuito-bs cpu not gpu

[@Yuito-bs]

@@Justanotherrando-ny3vr oh my bad I didnt read corectly

[@Yuito-bs]

@@Justanotherrando-ny3vr I have an AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core

[@ragingdragonfn]

mines connected but it wont respond to what im doing on my laptop

[@KREEPSTA]

for some reason it detects the movement but seconds after when the blue light turns on eveything just doesnt work

[@gibbous3931]

So, how do I get it to actually move? It says it's connected but it doesn't actually interact with anything.

[@danludvigsen1974]

guide dont work. i dont get blue light when connecting with usb cable .

[@AlexNavarroIniesta]

the bluetooth options ask for a controller pin to connect xd if you face this, the pin is: 0000

[@giahiendoan7310]

can help me to connect controller pro with no bluetooth pls cause my pc don't have bluetooth

[@Chubbajawa]

It worked for me, but the diagonals don't extend enough to reach the corners of the square

[@zennitio9569]

Mine works on BLUETOOTH but not with USB cable, kinda weird...

[@AutobotOrton]

mine connects but while I’m playing games it’s buggy as hell and it makes it unusable lol

[@Scoby]

Damn, not sure if thats a dodgy cable or just the controller/windows being a pain

[@konon-uk7bq]

i did the wired and wireless none worked when i put the controller in the light didnt show up

[@joshtitorenko9186]

Will you be doing an PCSX2 Retroarch video for Windows

[@Scoby]

I can look into it in the coming weeks :)

[@amogh3195]

my controller does connect but doesnot work on spiderman remastered wirelessly

[@doncorleon8104]

what if the blue light goes out when connected via usb? I will play with no problems and then sometimes the blue light will just go out and I have the hardest time trying to get it reconnected

[@thoompie-14]

its just a light bro, nothing is wrong

[@doncorleon8104]

@@thoompie-14 nah it wasnt just that lmao, it would actually disconnect

[@thoompie-14]

@@doncorleon8104 yikes bro, hope you can fix it

[@doncorleon8104]

​@@thoompie-14 yeah Steam was interfering with DS4 so I just had to close it lol

[@edson_frrr]

mine doesnt work it is called lic pro controller I even tried wired method

[@placekpie]

usb way doesen't work ):

[@Echope_]

Does this also count for the nintendo wireless afterglow?

[@mq9724]

my NYKO controller doesnt show up !! :(

[@relaxchil5796]

It got connected but doesn't work...so stop trying

[@Luevvege]

It says it needs a pin to connect on bluetooth

[@jstar2235]

My doubt is how do you turn off the pro controller while in bluetooth mode without needing to pair it again the next time you turn it on. Holding the home button or pressing the pair button will turn it off, but next time I wanna use it I need to pair it again.

[@radioactiveali4619]

Same here

[@jstar2235]

@@radioactiveali4619 After researching for a bit, it was some sort of weird incompatibility between the controller and the specific bluetooth adapter I was using. Bought another adapter and the issue was solved, I can now turn the controller off by tapping the pair button, then turn it on again pressing any button. Found a bunch of people with the same issue on the Steam forums, and apparently it's pretty much impossible to solve without exchanging adapters altogether.

[@radioactiveali4619]

@@jstar2235 Thanks mate. Shame as I am using the inbuilt Bluetooth on my laptop :(

[@jstar2235]

@@radioactiveali4619 It's a bit of a weird and nonideal solution, but you should be able to turn off the built-in bluetooth hardware and use a dongle instead.

[@BoosterBoyify]

@@jstar2235 can you tell me what adapter you bought?

[@ignatius8006]

Bruh and for non steam games?

[@mando1118]

not working with win 11

[@yasindarham5078]

It doesnt work

[@DanielVerberne]

A bit more detail is needed, even for the wired scenario. When I plug in USB, I get a solid red light. I'm assuming this means the controller itself is low on charge. Windows 10 has recognised and detected the device, but so far it's not been recognised in any games. Does this mean folks like myself need to get a full charge before the device will be useable?

[@andersdanielsson3656]

did not work

[@thatguyrhys]

I tried connecting it via blue tooth and it just would not add. Any ideas on what todo?

[@YukioTaksuki]

My controller doesnt have the blue ring around the home button like you have how do i know that it is working without having it

[@melan5611]

Will this work with an 3rd party controller?

[@Scoby]

Not sure, only tested the actual switch pro controller

[@oskans.438]

it doesnt work for me, my pc doesnt have bluetooth but i have a usb c cable. ports and controller are fine but it doesnt connect. my pc cant find the controller. if i connect it to my laptop everything works perfectly fine. everything was up to date i have no clue why it wont work. any ideas?