Can you use an Xbox One controller (or a PlayStation 4 [PS4] 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.
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Products used in this guide
- Get your adapter: Mayflash Magic NS ($20 at Amazon)
- Quality controller: Xbox One S Bluetooth controller ($44 at Amazon)
- Console: Nintendo Switch ($300 at Amazon)
Prepare the Mayflash Magic NS on Nintendo Switch
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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 Nintendo Switch Pro controller mode.
- 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.
- 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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How to use an Xbox One controller with Nintendo Switch
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Mayflash Magic NS
$20 at AmazonBest on the market
Xbox One controller
$44 at AmazonPortable gaming
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- Wirelessly connect your PS4, PS3, Nintendo Switch Pro, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Wii U Pro, and Xbox One S Bluetooth controllers to your Nintendo Switch, PS3 or PC system.
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1 x Mayflash Nintendo Switch Magic-NS Wireless Controller Adapter
Product Description:
1 x Mayflash Nintendo Switch Magic-NS Wireless Controller Adapter
Wirelessly connect your PS4, PS3, Nintendo Switch Pro, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Wii U Pro, and Xbox One S Bluetooth controllers to your Nintendo Switch, PS3 or PC system
The wired PS4, PS3, Nintendo Switch Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox 360 controllers and fight sticks, and standard wired USB controllers like Logitech rumble gamepad F510 and F310 can be connected to your Nintendo Switch, PS3 and PC system. Plug and Play!!
1 x Mayflash Nintendo Switch Magic-NS Wireless Controller Adapter
Product Description:
1 x Mayflash Nintendo Switch Magic-NS Wireless Controller Adapter
Wirelessly connect your PS4, PS3, Nintendo Switch Pro, Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, Wii U Pro, and Xbox One S Bluetooth controllers to your Nintendo Switch, PS3 or PC system
The wired PS4, PS3, Nintendo Switch Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox 360 controllers and fight sticks, and standard wired USB controllers like Logitech rumble gamepad F510 and F310 can be connected to your Nintendo Switch, PS3 and PC system. Plug and Play!!
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