How to use a Wii Remote to control your Switch console - Old and new Nintendo combined!

[@RalphLBaer]

I bought the v2 version and the way you connect a Wii is by following your steps expect instead of pressing the up and minus button you need to connect the nunchuck and press the Z button on it and the minus button instead and it will connect, also fun fact. You can connect a wired pro remote to the Wiimote and skip all of the mapping.

[@JoeBleeps]

Super helpful thank you! Pinned 📌

[@RalphLBaer]

@@JoeBleeps I scoured the internet’s last night in hopes of getting this connected simply because we play the WiiU pretty often still so I have a medley of wiimotes, why buy a new one? After hours of attempts and research I found one post in a three comment Reddit thread and Bam it worked. To resync just press the 1 and 2 button on the wiimote.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@RalphLBaer I really appreciate you sharing it here

[@AllanTheGuy1]

Can’t seem to get my wiimote connected, updated the v2 and it just won’t sync

[@JoeBleeps]

@@AllanTheGuy1 did you try the method above with the nunchuck controller as well as the method I used in the video?

[@dumptruckds]

Always love your positive perspective Joe! I just got this adapter the other day and will break out my Wiimote and try this.

[@JoeBleeps]

Excellent! Is your one the v2 adapter?

[@hovermotion]

Very interesting vid...Nice work and information Joe. 😄👍🏻

[@JoeBleeps]

Thank you! Much appreciated 😊

[@fancifulgamer28]

Technically the Wii remote is superior with the pointer controls since the IR sensors on the Joycons are so finicky that they are not reliable for precise and steady pointing for tracing shapes and dragging objects, just shaking.

[@JoeBleeps]

A much more solid feeling controller too

[@fancifulgamer28]

@@JoeBleeps Believe me, I tried playing the playing the port of Art of Balance for the Switch with the legacy pointer controls, it's extremely cumbersome in comparison to the Wii version because the Joycon resists your sudden movements all the time, they were designed to be more like gyro controls than remote controls, so the Joycons will always try to pull your cursor in the opposite direction of wherever you move it.

[@giuliolitterio4498]

The wiimote is my favorite Nintendo controller and thanks to you I can now use it on the switch as well 😃. Thank you very much, also great video 👍

[@NathanielJamesProd]

I grew up on the wii, so those controllers are the most comfortable and ergonomic to me.

[@KaitoKudo4869]

Hey I need help, the Controller is connected with the 8bitdo and the switch but when I want to connect the Controller in the options it won't connect. Do you have any ideas?

[@JoeBleeps]

What version of the adapter do you have?

[@KaitoKudo4869]

@@JoeBleeps I bought this one on Amazon: 8bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2, Bluetooth, PC, PS Classic, Android, macOS, Raspberry Pi, Retrofreak System, Kompatibel mit Xbox Series, Joycon, Switch Pro, PS5,PS4,PS3 Controller

[@JoeBleeps]

@@KaitoKudo4869 did you see the pinned comment about connecting with the V2 adapter?

[@KaitoKudo4869]

@@JoeBleeps Well I tried it now but it also doesnt work. When I press up and minus the 8bitdo's blue light is blinking twice (but doesnt connect) and when I press Z and Minus it's not blinking🤔

[@KaitoKudo4869]

@@JoeBleeps ok nevermind, the nunchak i tried to use was apparently not working. I tried an other one and it works now. Thank you so much

[@turkwendell6904]

Thanks for the video bro have a good day

[@JoeBleeps]

thank you!

[@RW24897]

I guess if you wanted to play Wii games like prime remaster or Skyward Sword switch I mean Prime Remaster has the gyro and different control options like classic which resembles GameCube. I forgot what the Wii one is called on remaster but it resembles the prime trilogy game controls. Pointer is what it’s called. Then there’s hybrid which combines both the classic control from GameCube and trilogy Wii gyro pointer from the pointer option. Don’t think you’d want to use hybrid controls on a Wii mote. For authentic you’d use pointer control. Or just buy the Wii versions of the games.😂

[@JoeBleeps]

That last part made me laugh. You make a good point!

[@raulgomez2267]

Hello Joe. Very helpful, but I’m still missing actions in the avatar, such is open obstacles while swimming and spinning on the air. My Wii U is partially working but I have no clue of how I can do that. Can you help me with this thing. Thank you so much

[@JoeBleeps]

I haven't investigated this far with it unfortunately

[@DuskPustules]

Does the motion work. I'm wondering because I like playing mariokart with tilt controls

[@JoeBleeps]

I don't think it does

[@johncharbonneau8348]

Anyone know if you can get basic motion controls to work?

[@JoeBleeps]

Not as far as I'm aware

[@LJSPORTSHD_]

Need Button Mapping Settings for a Nunchuck & Wii Remote! To Play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on the Switch!

[@Titanio-wr8ht]

Is it possible then to connect the Switch with the tv and can you only connect 1 Wii Control with the adapter or maybe 2-4?

[@JoeBleeps]

Maybe if you use two adapters

[@theguywhomakesstuffbutbetter]

Wired comms is on but my Wii remote doesn’t work anymore and it just shows the LED.What can I do to fix it

[@JoeBleeps]

Are you using the original adapter or the version 2?

[@theguywhomakesstuffbutbetter]

@@JoeBleepsthe 2 version.For some reason it has times when it works and when it doesn’t work

[@JoeBleeps]

@@theguywhomakesstuffbutbetter that's frustrating. I haven't tried the 2 version but I know it has a slightly different sync method, I think that's in the pinned comment here

[@nicks.6341]

Any way to get the wiimote to work with a (independently powered) sensor bar for pointer functionality on the switch?

[@JoeBleeps]

Not that I'm aware of!

[@maikel_ribeiro]

Você precisa usar o Titan One ou Titan Two ou CronusZen que dá pra usar o ponteiro do Wiimote para simular o analógico direito como mira/ponteiro. Eu tenho o Titan One e funciona perfeitamente pra jogar Fortnite usando o ponteiro como mira.

[@samleeke8322]

I love this fusion

[@JoeBleeps]

Thank you!

[@theguywhomakesstuffbutbetter]

I really want the sideways controls like the Wii U version of SM3DW but I can’t get it working because of "both A and B must be mapped to a button" and it’s so irritating because I want the old controls back.Please can you suggest a controller map layout to me?

[@JoeBleeps]

I don't have the expertise for that off the top of my head, sorry!

[@CHUBBYBUNS]

Hold on would this work for Mario kart 8

[@Lost_n_Found_1]

Do you think playing Taiko on Switch would work with a Wii Taiko drum controller connected thru the Wii remote in this fashion?

[@JoeBleeps]

That's a long shot but I so want it to work

[@Lost_n_Found_1]

@@JoeBleeps Lol, me too! I've been researching since asking, and it seems the best solution so far is the Brook Wii Wii U Super Converter.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@Lost_n_Found_1 good luck!

[@zlac]

I don't have original Joycons so I can't play Nintendo Switch Sports... I hoped I would be able to use my wii motes, but seems like it's a no-go. Joycons are really expensive, it sucks...

[@JoeBleeps]

They really are so expensive!

[@turkwendell6904]

Question. Am I correct saying what you did takes no prior soft modding? I only ask because I saw a prior video somewhere where the guy softmodded and then was able to use his wiimote and your method is a lot easier and right to the point. No worries if you don't get back to me and thanks.

[@JoeBleeps]

No mods involved here, you just need to have the adapter. I think the softmod maybe allows a direct connection without an adapter

[@turkwendell6904]

@@JoeBleeps awesome that's great apreciate the answer and have a good day👍

[@maxidaka]

Can i do this with it connected to a tv though?

[@JoeBleeps]

@@maxidaka yes, just plug the adapter into the dock

[@PlinaTvtina]

can you do it with 2 wiimotes at once?

[@JoeBleeps]

I don't think so as there's only one input. If I ever end up with two adapters I'll try it with a usb hub but it's unlikely

[@Ozzy4747]

wii remote doesn't connect to the switch OLED, tried old and new firmware of the 8bitdo :S

[@JoeBleeps]

Ahh I didn't know that. I have got the OLED since making this video but hadn't tried it with the wiimote yet.

[@Ozzy4747]

@@JoeBleeps If you find a solution let me know haha

[@urpoche]

Does the nunchuk work too?

[@JoeBleeps]

I still need to try this! Not sure if it works but I wouldn't expect so

[@BmanXY]

does it work with pointer controls so i can actully enjoy pikmin 3. the switch gyro stinks

[@JoeBleeps]

@@BmanXY no, because it would need the sensor bar unfortunately

[@BmanXY]

@@JoeBleeps i have a sensor bar, plug it into the wii and turn on the wii but then plug you switch to the tv. thats what i did to play with the wiimote on my pc. it works becuse the sensor bar is just 2 red lights that tell the wiimote its orentation. im just wondering will the pointer controls register as gyro controls in the switch. if you have a wii it would be nice if you could test it. Note: if you se a wii u it will not work because it turns the sensor bar off if no wiimotes are conected while the will keeps the sensor bar on even if no controlers are conected

[@JoeBleeps]

@@BmanXY I'll try to give it a go

[@GavinBrennan-l3u]

Hey I know this is a late comment but I was wondering if the wheel turning function would work on the new Mario cart with this method using the Wii remote thank you!

[@JoeBleeps]

That's something I've yet to try!

[@GavinBrennan-l3u]

Would you please let me know? I want to get my girlfriend into the switch more because I have a lot of fun with it but she doesn’t like the remote

[@GavinBrennan-l3u]

Thank you for your response!

[@JoeBleeps]

@@GavinBrennan-l3u yes, I bought Mario Kart after making this video but I'll try and give it a go soon

[@Ἀνδρέας-γ2χ]

Any update, bro?​@@JoeBleeps

[@szuzufox4023]

just saw this and i have a quick question. after attaching the wii remote to the nintendo switch would i be able to connect my wii classic controller unto the back to use that controller instead of the wii remote?

[@JoeBleeps]

Ooooh that's a good point! I'll have to try it

[@DanilSay]

@@JoeBleeps did you try?

[@JoeBleeps]

@@DanilSay sorry not yet!

[@theguywhomakesstuffbutbetter]

This should work on NSMBU Deluxe

[@dylanhile358]

Does the 8BitDo 2 work as well?

[@theguywhomakesstuffbutbetter]

It doesn’t work for my third party wiimote and the light just flashes.What can I do? Edit:I got an official one and it works

[@JoeBleeps]

I was going to say, I think it needs to be an official one!

[@kitsadar]

Does this also work with multiple players?..thank you in advance

[@JoeBleeps]

I don't think so as the adapter only supports one controller but I'd be happy to find out otherwise!

[@kitsadar]

@@JoeBleeps thank you so much. Wanna play Mario with my kids and they (including me) are more comfortable with wii remote. Just wonder if USB hub might help

[@JoeBleeps]

@@kitsadar let me know how it goes!

[@demondrickking5793]

I'm just happy I can play gamecube and ds games on the wii

[@gtpwilly3503]

Plus this controller is ideal for Mario Bros u/wonder

[@JoeBleeps]

Wonder is such a great game

[@markhoynak5095]

65 yr's old and butt hurt. Nintendo will be shutting down the Mariokart server for the wiiu making you switch to the switch console if you want to race online. I need my wiiu controller to work with the Switch console. I dislike the small controllers and the racing experience is awkward and no fun. Have you found a way to get the motion sensors to cooperate with the switch. Would love to keep racing with my steering wheel. You can be a hero to many.. Thanks dude.

[@JoeBleeps]

I haven't really explored much further than the contents of the video here but I may revisit it soon

[@markhoynak5095]

@@JoeBleepsI you could pull it off I would buy a couple.

[@JustinTheLogoKid]

@@markhoynak5095do you know about the switch pro controller?

[@giuseppedainotti2369]

You don’t live in Texas anymore? I wanna buy a gameboy from you 👍

[@JoeBleeps]

Never lived in Texas! 😊

[@giuseppedainotti2369]

@@JoeBleeps holy cow 😱 there is a dude looks like you and fix sale gameboy and stuff 😮

[@JoeBleeps]

@@giuseppedainotti2369 haha looks like I have a twin somewhere

[@Alecdu49.3]

Ça marche pas

[@LCDLCD-cl2qp]

Best solution : missioncontrole but you need jailbreak switch

[@JoeBleeps]

That's something I've not looked into yet! Thanks

[@becreativewitharisha]

w i i❤

[@emmanuelgalindo1645]

Get to the point man

[@JoeBleeps]

@@emmanuelgalindo1645 it's an old video, I've got better since 😂