I wouldn't buy the Nitro Deck if I were you. It feels ok in the hands but the back paddle buttons are annoying bc you lay your fingers to grip it and you can't actually put any pressure down without accidentally clicking them. It also scratched the back of my Switch along where it slots in the Nitro Deck. But worst of all is the terrible rumble it's genuinely so awful that it ruins the experience of every single game that I play. I like rumble bc I can feel the game and what's happening but I've had to turn it off if I use the Nitro Deck bc it's just so God awful. I've been looking for a way to mod the Nitro Deck to put some actually decent rumble motors in it and if I had it open I would remove the back paddle function and then recess the paddles so that they are flat with the back. You would be much, much better off just buying some grips that attach to the Joycons that can be used while connected to the switch. At the very least in my area they only cost about £50 or €65 now so it's not as egregious as when it first launched. It's an ok offering at £50 but at £80 or whatever it was, it was a rip off. Fyi if you live in England or Northern Ireland buy it at Argos, they have a £20 cashback deal going on with the white model so it only costs you £30.
I highly appreciate the addition of features without needing to buy a whole new product. I love my nitro deck and am very happy with my purchase. Thanks
Thanks to you guys, I have not been docking my Switch since my Nitro Deck arrived a while ago. This update just made me happier, I had some trouble with heavy fingers on the triggers, when I slightly activated them when I wanted to rest my fingers. And the vibration kinda was too much for me, now it's just perfect with all that adjusted the way I want. Best Switch accessory I've ever acquired, thanks a lot CRKD
Holy sh**t thank you for actually fixing the wired mode combination, I mentioned in the discord server but never thought you guy would actually take it into consideration. It was super annoying when playing The Binding of Isaac since both triggers are required to start a new run. Again, thank you!!
@@EVILOSERUN can't people enjoy things without being shit on? There's kinda no need for you to comment stuff like this, people all have their own preference man
@@samstrolia ANYWAY. This post launch support isn't to help you. It's to prevent losing customers. People in the comments are also pointing things out the creator is NOT. Like running it as file administrator or it won't work etc. Damage Control before it's even called that esentially.
Just some feedback.. I think the home button brightness should adjust to match the switch system brightness! I think people would also really love a custom color toggle 🎨 Thanks for the update!!!
This addressed all of my problems! I found myself accidentally pressing the triggers while my fingers rested on them, and the stock rumble felt too strong in some games. Feels a lot better now.
Very important: You might have to run the file as an administrator (right-click and "Run as administrator"). Otherwise you'll go crazy because your Nitro Deck won't show up as connected and you can't update it.
@@crkdgg I'm still having trouble aiming in Quake 2 and all kinds of First Person Shooters. The Gyro still isn't working like it should. Other than that, this was still a nice update. I hope the gyro/motion controls get worked on for the next update.
@@danielfuentes6410 Did you stick to the correct order of steps? 1. Run the downloaded file 2. Then connect the Nitro Deck via USB (make sure it's in the output port) 3. Hold Home+X+Y and keep the buttons pressed until the update tool changes to "Connected". I know, it sounds stupid listing the steps that you probably already ran through multiple times. Just want to make sure. Sometimes the problem is so obvious that it's impossible to see. Or do you have another USB-C cable that you could try? Maybe it's the cable. Some cables are only suited for power supply and not for data transfer.
I love my Nitro Deck. I play my switch in handheld mode more as it is so it was perfect for me. If you haven't gotten one go buy one now you wont be disappointed.
One trick that I learned works pretty well for Metroid Prime Remastered is mapping the back paddles by holding X, pressing a D-Pad button, then letting go of X. It pretty seamlessly lets you switch beam weapons with the back paddles while keeping the D-Pad free for switching visors.
@@EtherGamerNetworkBro seriously... Almost every developers or everybody who works in Softwares (or even Hardwares) say Apple is a pain in the ass because of their hardwares choices AND their policies of use. I'll honestly never understand people who buy Apple then complain about no-compatibility with external products... You bought Apple, assume your choices and stop crying about it 🙄 If I was them, I wouldn't even try... If Apple wasn't that self-centered and was a bit more interested by innovations, performance and compatibilities than marketing, it wouldn't happen. What THE hell !
One of the, if not, the best product to ever grace the Switch. Kudos to y’all for building one of the most solid grips (if you can call this beast that). I can’t wait to see what new models drop in the future.
Ok I got one of the crystal decks so i was already using this firmware, but I do hope to be able to influence the next version abit more. Basically I really want a design revision where the stick and button placement are less like joycons, being completely straight and uniform causing my right thumb to nudge the right stick alot when im tapping the right face buttons, and more like the typical pro controller or an xbox controller with the right stick being abit closer to the center and less likely to be in the way when pressing A/B/X/Y buttons.
This. This. This. The offset sticks on this large ergo dock make NO SENSE. I actually find myself struggling with the right stick a little bit. Would be cool to have a "premium" version like scuff that would be more customizable.. OR... even better.. same price... just move the right stick up where the left stick is. That would be way more comfy. That said I still love the nitro.
@@Randomviewer01 LOL. Exactly. I made this comment before it was announced (and I'd love to say they got the idea from my post but they probably already had it in the works LOL). but mine is ordered. LOL
I admit I was iffy on this at first but then a close friend (who knows I struggle with quicker style games handheld) was curious and got it himself. I have heard about the button placement and all but I switch between system controllers all the time I understand others may not like the nitro deck and I respect that but I’m looking forward to getting this.
I think that the app needs to be able to update the controller. The app doesn't really do anything and I don't use/have a Windows PC to update my controller.
Please make one where the thumstick isn't directly below the face buttons. When playing old games where you have to use Y and B, the thumstick will get in the way.
This issue made me return mine. Rest of the device is topnotch but playing Mario Bros Wonder for example is horrible. Many times you touch the right stick with your thumb when running and jumping. Frustrated me a lot. Hope for an adjusted model with different right stick placement.
To me the greatest part of the update is not even being mentioned. Before the update when I had the Nitro Deck plugged in for a long time and came back to it it wouldn't work until I disconnected it. Now it works with no problem at all. Considering I do most of my playing in my bed this is much more of a quality of life thing than adjustable rumble.
Even at their lowest setting the rumble in this grip has gotta' be the nastiest sounding rumble I've ever heard. Just the constant sound of an old phone vibrating.
No option to update on mac? I basically havent used my Nitro Deck since buying it cause i cant deal with the huge deadzones. This sounds like the solution to my issue but I can't update as I don't have a PC. My Nitro Deck going to continue gathering dust.
The color red is the best and he knows it because throughout the video he shows the red color control. I already have it and it is beautiful and luxurious.
I hope they make another version with the button layouts to something similar like the Pro Controller or the Steam Deck. This is the only thing I want to use to play games on my switch now and as much as I want to keep using it as my everyday controller, its current button layout is uncomfortable to use.
Looking forward to trying this motion control update. It really messed with me the vertical worked just as good as the joycons but the horizontal was practically nonexistent. Thought there was something work with my in-game controls. I hope this fixes that. I'd hate to go back to the joycons, especially after going big with the Retro Purple, since my switch rails are going through some funky times again. Edit(after the update): Well, turning like a wheel works but the motion controls aren't up there to joycon levels for me. Vertically, oh yeah, it works! You can flip or point up or down and it moves like you would expect. Horizontally, you can't turn the console itself while using this and expect the same result, you gotta turn your body with it; like scanning the room and even that isn't good. Rotating works pretty good but i'm not trying to use this like a wheel. Especially when playing Warframe. Its a great product but I'll probably be alternating between the two, when i'm tired of my joycons disconnecting due to my old switch rails. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. The options are still the same as they were for the joycons. Even calibrated the motion controls for both before trying again. **Edit EDIT** (After more extensive testing): It seems it only happens to games Licensed by Nintendo. Warframe and one other game I use to play suffers from the controller not going full/true omni-directional with the motion controls. I tried this with Splatoon 3 and Tears of the Kingdom and to my surprise they worked just fine! I saw a video of a guy doing an unboxing and testing and it got me thinking: I haven't tried this with some other games. When I did, I notice it was all games licensed with Nintendo and the ones made by them aren't affected by this problem! I don't know how the controller or the game end up doing that but that's what's happening! Maybe it can be fixed in the next update? Maybe I do have a bad controller. I hope it's fixable. I really do not want to go through the wait and the annoyance of my old joycons.
Have been having the same issue. Controls for Pokémon snap and doom now relies on a steering wheel motion when moving the camera along a vertical axis which is not very intuitive. But it works perfectly for TOTK.
Would love to see a PC app for the NitroDeck. All the button combos for the setting and toggles are awesome but I forget what they are time to time. fucking love this thing
Yoooo hype. Especially about the rumble sensitivity. Although, question. When keeping the Nitro Deck connected, and attempting to transfer Screenshots/Videos over USB, it seems like the Nitro Deck needs to be completely disconnected for the feature to work. Have there been talks about including a passthrough USB-C mode for data transfer?
My nitro deck can't seem to be detected by the .exe I follow the directions step by step and even tried it in wired mode but still nothing please someone help!
I would definitely appreciate this. I'm constantly lowering it to the lowest brightness or taking it off completely when time I unlock/power up my switch
Currently, firmware updates for the Nitro Deck are only supported on Windows. However, we are actively working on expanding compatibility to include other computer programs in the future. Stay tuned for updates on this development!
I think this controller hits all the mark! Full thumbstick, Hall effects, updatable software and ergonomic af!! But y’all missed it on that right thumbstick. It’s too far lateral and too low! Even on this video, I see your right thumb is resting on the stick awkwadly.
Duude that was it! I had the same problem. Putting the Nitrodeck into wired mode by pressing and holding: L3, R3, and +, for 3 seconds made the ND discoverable on my pc. UPDATE COMPLETE@@YoRHa2Bx
I'd like a redesign of this, I've had my CRKD Nitro Deck (black) since its official release now & the right joystick position is very awkward due to it being too close to the edge of the grip. If you could just move the dpad & right joystick 5-6mm inward towards where the tablet sits, that might make it feel a little more comfortable. It won't fix it entirely but it would be better than it is, I get cramps in my thumbs using it & that way you won't need to add extra bulk. Also it would be very welcome if you could sell some lower height stick tops, I noticed there's quite a bit of room under the tops when you tilt the sticks to the limit.
I got a gray one recently.. And everything else is working fine and I love it. The one thing that ain’t working for me is the charging. I can’t get my switch to charge with it..
Why even have hall effect triggers on this? ZL and ZR are digital buttons on the Switch. Are there any games that support analog triggers with the Nitro Deck?
In my nitrodeck mint i Had problem with connection maybe ?? In Main menu its working, but when i try to used In game (lets go Pikachu) any buttons are not working... Any ideas what's going on??
Question: I’ll probably buy one, but I wanted to know if you can select a specific button for rapid fire and turn it on and off at will? For example, I want rapid fire at one moment, click a button, and the rapid fire is off. Is the Nitro deck capable of this?
While the turbo button can't be specifically programmed to a single button press, turning the turbo on and off is already designed for quick and convenient usage!
Really love my Nitro Deck but i can not update it says no connect. I think my windows is to old. I bought Gamecube limited color edition. I heard the new colors have the new update from start.
To optimize your Nitro Deck experience, ensure your Windows is updated to the latest version, as this might be causing the connectivity issue during updates. It's accurate that the new Crystal Edition Nitro Decks come pre-loaded with the latest firmware, eliminating the need for immediate updates.
Sooo after firmware update, I tried out the dead zone mode, or at least I thought I did. I was watching the video on how to enter it and I don’t know if I did it right because it doesn’t say to continue to hold the button for 8 sec or hold it for 3 til it’s blue then release, I was confused. so I tried again and now after a couple of back and forth I have no idea if I’m in no dead zone mode or not. How do I tell or how do I factory set it back? Any help is much appreciated
hope that this update manages to stop the deck from randomly turning on and vibrating in the middle of the night... kinda freaks me out some nights hearing it suddenly jerk to life.
ive tried everything to get this .exe to detect my nitro deck and nothing is working ive tried in wired mode ive ran the .exe in admin mode and everything. tried usuing different pc tried using different ports etc etc nothing is working
The lowest rumble strength will completely turn off the rumble, and the highest strength will vibrate 5 times letting you know that you have reached maximum rumble. If you think the rumble on your Nitro Deck is not working as designed, please reach out to our customer service.
Nice ! ❤ love your work however I wish if the update tool be available on MacOS !! I had to borrow someone’s PC for this .. also it would’ve been much smoother for us to update firmware with the companion app , thank you
Is there a way to swap the d pad and stick control mapping? I ask because one of the games I am playing doesn't use the stick but the d pad is a bit awkward for my thumbs so I'd love to remap the d pad onto the stick for this game. Is that an option? It is not within the game's control remapping.
Hello CRKD, I recently bought a nitro deck from a friend but can't figure out why it keeps saying it's connected to another "Collector", can there be an update to wipe/clean/reset the entire Nitro Deck or at least giving it another NFC code to register? I love it so far, but it's more convenient if I can use the app to make changes to this.
Hi there, apologies for the delayed response over the holidays. Could you please reach out to support@crkd.gg they will be happy to assist you with this matter!
@@crkdggUnfortunately they have. My friend contacted them and they claimed my friend had no account on the nitro deck that he sold to me. So now there's an account I cannot remove on my nitro deck when I scan it with my app.
I've had the purple one for a few weeks, was working great until a couple of days before this update, where it just stopped working, like the buttons and sticks wouldn't do anything, but it was connected according to the home button being lit up (I have it connected to switch oled). After the update, it started working again up until yesterday, and now it isn't responding again. Is there a fix for this? I really enjoyed using it, but am considering returning it for a refund if it's not going to work. Really frustrating because it worked fine for weeks 😕
I ran the .exe in admin mode. Ive tried different Usb-c wires. Ive tried Updating the Nitro Deck in wired mode. I've followed the steps suggested by others and this video down to a T and the Update .Exe still doesnt detect my Nitro Deck. I've held the buttons down for 3 seconds I've held them down for as long as i could. Idk what else to do here. I've emailed Crkd support to help resolve my isssue but No one has gotten back to me. Really frustrating and a huge Let down that others are updating their Nitro decks Just fine but for some reason mine just isnt working. Very Upsetting. If anyone else has experienced this similar problem Please let me know if theres anything i can do. Hope i dont have to buy another Nitro deck :
Thank you for your suggestion to cycle through LED colors on the Nitro Deck. Currently, the LED colors are designed for specific actions, and implementing cycling may compromise functionality. We appreciate your input and will relay it to our team!
Anyone else having issues being able to tell if you’re in No Deadzone Mode or not? 😅 Maybe it’s just me. I forget if I have No Deadzone Mode on or off. I just keep toggling the mode, but I have very little clue if I’m actually using No DeadZone Mode on or off. Wish the CRKD button would blink blue Once if On & blue twice if Off or something 😅
Unfortunately, the firmware update for the Nitro Deck is solely compatible with Windows, and as Linux doesn't support Windows applications, updating through Arch Linux wouldn't be possible.
This, more than any review I've watched, has sold me on getting a Nitro Deck. This type of post-launch support is invaluable. Props to ya'll!
cheers mate, we're doing our best!
@@crkdgg Got my retro purple Deck coming tomorrow, so stoked!
I wouldn't buy the Nitro Deck if I were you. It feels ok in the hands but the back paddle buttons are annoying bc you lay your fingers to grip it and you can't actually put any pressure down without accidentally clicking them.
It also scratched the back of my Switch along where it slots in the Nitro Deck. But worst of all is the terrible rumble it's genuinely so awful that it ruins the experience of every single game that I play. I like rumble bc I can feel the game and what's happening but I've had to turn it off if I use the Nitro Deck bc it's just so God awful.
I've been looking for a way to mod the Nitro Deck to put some actually decent rumble motors in it and if I had it open I would remove the back paddle function and then recess the paddles so that they are flat with the back.
You would be much, much better off just buying some grips that attach to the Joycons that can be used while connected to the switch.
At the very least in my area they only cost about £50 or €65 now so it's not as egregious as when it first launched. It's an ok offering at £50 but at £80 or whatever it was, it was a rip off.
Fyi if you live in England or Northern Ireland buy it at Argos, they have a £20 cashback deal going on with the white model so it only costs you £30.
@@alexandercatterson223 how many days before you get the cashback?
@@alexandercatterson223The rumble truly ruins the entire product for me. Even at the lowest setting it's so loud.
Email scared the shit outta me. Read it as “Nitro Deck v2 is here” thinking it’s a new model. Lol
That was happen to me too 😅
youll never guess what happened
Yeah... The new model is out Nitro Deck Plus 😅
I highly appreciate the addition of features without needing to buy a whole new product. I love my nitro deck and am very happy with my purchase. Thanks
Our pleasure!
Thanks to you guys, I have not been docking my Switch since my Nitro Deck arrived a while ago. This update just made me happier, I had some trouble with heavy fingers on the triggers, when I slightly activated them when I wanted to rest my fingers. And the vibration kinda was too much for me, now it's just perfect with all that adjusted the way I want. Best Switch accessory I've ever acquired, thanks a lot CRKD
Great to hear!
Please in the future let me update the firmware from my Mac.
I came to the comments to say the same thing lol. Cheers!
Serious fail there! The only PCs I have access to don’t allow such usb connections!
I second this! Unfortunately I only have Mac and thus can’t update my controller cuz of this 😑
lol
Adding in the same wish here, no available PC.
Holy sh**t thank you for actually fixing the wired mode combination, I mentioned in the discord server but never thought you guy would actually take it into consideration. It was super annoying when playing The Binding of Isaac since both triggers are required to start a new run. Again, thank you!!
Thank you for the feedback! And your patience!!
Awesome to have post launch support like this. Very excited for the deadzone control and dimmer LED.
man who in their right mind will be excited for those?
@@EVILOSERUN can't people enjoy things without being shit on? There's kinda no need for you to comment stuff like this, people all have their own preference man
@@samstrolia You made your comment public, what was your need? Same as theirs. To be heard.
@@areudiva right
@@samstrolia ANYWAY. This post launch support isn't to help you. It's to prevent losing customers. People in the comments are also pointing things out the creator is NOT. Like running it as file administrator or it won't work etc. Damage Control before it's even called that esentially.
Just some feedback.. I think the home button brightness should adjust to match the switch system brightness! I think people would also really love a custom color toggle 🎨 Thanks for the update!!!
This addressed all of my problems! I found myself accidentally pressing the triggers while my fingers rested on them, and the stock rumble felt too strong in some games. Feels a lot better now.
Yep, same here. It has fixed alot of my complaints.
I love my nitro deck
So glad you guys addressed the rumble
Very important: You might have to run the file as an administrator (right-click and "Run as administrator"). Otherwise you'll go crazy because your Nitro Deck won't show up as connected and you can't update it.
Thank you! This helped me out.
Good tip! Thank you sir
@@crkdgg I'm still having trouble aiming in Quake 2 and all kinds of First Person Shooters. The Gyro still isn't working like it should. Other than that, this was still a nice update. I hope the gyro/motion controls get worked on for the next update.
mine istn being detected at all even when i run in admin mode pls help
@@danielfuentes6410 Did you stick to the correct order of steps?
1. Run the downloaded file 2. Then connect the Nitro Deck via USB (make sure it's in the output port) 3. Hold Home+X+Y and keep the buttons pressed until the update tool changes to "Connected".
I know, it sounds stupid listing the steps that you probably already ran through multiple times. Just want to make sure. Sometimes the problem is so obvious that it's impossible to see.
Or do you have another USB-C cable that you could try? Maybe it's the cable. Some cables are only suited for power supply and not for data transfer.
I love my Nitro Deck. I play my switch in handheld mode more as it is so it was perfect for me. If you haven't gotten one go buy one now you wont be disappointed.
Thank you!!
Can't wait to try the Nitro Deck out! That clear red shell looks awesome.
So if I don’t have a PC I can’t download this firmware? What about on Mac?
Great work here team, looking forward to the improvements in that gyro function!
Thank you for lowering the brightness of the sun, and for allowing us to change the vibration settings. Best two features IMO of this firmware update!
Thank you. My Nitro Deck is on it's way.
One trick that I learned works pretty well for Metroid Prime Remastered is mapping the back paddles by holding X, pressing a D-Pad button, then letting go of X. It pretty seamlessly lets you switch beam weapons with the back paddles while keeping the D-Pad free for switching visors.
New firmware! No way to update through Mac… 😢 Any plans to offer this?
Apologies for the inconvenience but no updates through Mac at this time.
@@crkdggI should have waited on this. Why no Mac update? Thats crazy!! You should say we’re working on it! What THE Hell!
@@EtherGamerNetworkBro seriously... Almost every developers or everybody who works in Softwares (or even Hardwares) say Apple is a pain in the ass because of their hardwares choices AND their policies of use.
I'll honestly never understand people who buy Apple then complain about no-compatibility with external products... You bought Apple, assume your choices and stop crying about it 🙄
If I was them, I wouldn't even try... If Apple wasn't that self-centered and was a bit more interested by innovations, performance and compatibilities than marketing, it wouldn't happen.
What THE hell !
One of the, if not, the best product to ever grace the Switch. Kudos to y’all for building one of the most solid grips (if you can call this beast that). I can’t wait to see what new models drop in the future.
Thank you for fixing rumble i will try this now!
Cómo te fue?
Thanks for the update, but quick question, did you guys fixed that issue that the LED light would turn on after putting the console in sleep mode?
I want to know that too
Some of the “Nitro Deck Family” is Mac based. Let’s get a Mac - or at least a platform agnostic - update.
Oh snap…there’s a lot of features I would have totally missed. I friggin love my atomic red nitro deck paired with my (modded) OLED! Thx guys!
Ok I got one of the crystal decks so i was already using this firmware, but I do hope to be able to influence the next version abit more.
Basically I really want a design revision where the stick and button placement are less like joycons, being completely straight and uniform causing my right thumb to nudge the right stick alot when im tapping the right face buttons, and more like the typical pro controller or an xbox controller with the right stick being abit closer to the center and less likely to be in the way when pressing A/B/X/Y buttons.
This. This. This. The offset sticks on this large ergo dock make NO SENSE. I actually find myself struggling with the right stick a little bit. Would be cool to have a "premium" version like scuff that would be more customizable.. OR... even better.. same price... just move the right stick up where the left stick is. That would be way more comfy.
That said I still love the nitro.
"I'll buy that at a high price"
@@SoukaDeezNutz"Ahhhhh what are ya selling?"
@@tatedottechnitro deck+ ?
@@Randomviewer01 LOL. Exactly. I made this comment before it was announced (and I'd love to say they got the idea from my post but they probably already had it in the works LOL). but mine is ordered. LOL
This is a fantastic update guys
Great update. Love using my nitro deck!
Definitely need to download this update.
I admit I was iffy on this at first but then a close friend (who knows I struggle with quicker style games handheld) was curious and got it himself. I have heard about the button placement and all but I switch between system controllers all the time I understand others may not like the nitro deck and I respect that but I’m looking forward to getting this.
Love my Atomic Red Nitro Deck! Best handheld Switch experience I ever had. Goodbye Joy-Cons 😎😎😎. Excited to see new products in the future 😊.
I love my Nitro Deck. I would love to have a joycon version of the Nitro Deck. Same grip layout but joycons. That would be awesome.
I think that the app needs to be able to update the controller. The app doesn't really do anything and I don't use/have a Windows PC to update my controller.
Agreed. Lots of people don’t have PCs anymore
Same
Please make one where the thumstick isn't directly below the face buttons. When playing old games where you have to use Y and B, the thumstick will get in the way.
Take the stick off
This issue made me return mine. Rest of the device is topnotch but playing Mario Bros Wonder for example is horrible. Many times you touch the right stick with your thumb when running and jumping. Frustrated me a lot. Hope for an adjusted model with different right stick placement.
To me the greatest part of the update is not even being mentioned. Before the update when I had the Nitro Deck plugged in for a long time and came back to it it wouldn't work until I disconnected it. Now it works with no problem at all. Considering I do most of my playing in my bed this is much more of a quality of life thing than adjustable rumble.
The red and orange it reminds me of Metroid Prime colors 😍😍😍😍
Even at their lowest setting the rumble in this grip has gotta' be the nastiest sounding rumble I've ever heard. Just the constant sound of an old phone vibrating.
Same issue
totally agree
Same 😂
No option to update on mac? I basically havent used my Nitro Deck since buying it cause i cant deal with the huge deadzones. This sounds like the solution to my issue but I can't update as I don't have a PC. My Nitro Deck going to continue gathering dust.
At this time, PC/Windows is the only way of updating. We apologize for any inconvenience.
I just watched this so now I’m excited to update my “GameCube” version, thx guys!
I’m simple man, things that can be updated, purchase immediately!
The color red is the best and he knows it because throughout the video he shows the red color control. I already have it and it is beautiful and luxurious.
I hope they make another version with the button layouts to something similar like the Pro Controller or the Steam Deck. This is the only thing I want to use to play games on my switch now and as much as I want to keep using it as my everyday controller, its current button layout is uncomfortable to use.
I wish I could update mine via Mac
This is the most elaborate accessory of all time.
Awesome guys! I love my Nitrodeck!!!
That crystal red is amazing!❤it
Looking forward to trying this motion control update. It really messed with me the vertical worked just as good as the joycons but the horizontal was practically nonexistent. Thought there was something work with my in-game controls. I hope this fixes that. I'd hate to go back to the joycons, especially after going big with the Retro Purple, since my switch rails are going through some funky times again.
Edit(after the update): Well, turning like a wheel works but the motion controls aren't up there to joycon levels for me. Vertically, oh yeah, it works! You can flip or point up or down and it moves like you would expect. Horizontally, you can't turn the console itself while using this and expect the same result, you gotta turn your body with it; like scanning the room and even that isn't good. Rotating works pretty good but i'm not trying to use this like a wheel. Especially when playing Warframe. Its a great product but I'll probably be alternating between the two, when i'm tired of my joycons disconnecting due to my old switch rails. Maybe I'm wrong. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. The options are still the same as they were for the joycons. Even calibrated the motion controls for both before trying again.
**Edit EDIT** (After more extensive testing): It seems it only happens to games Licensed by Nintendo. Warframe and one other game I use to play suffers from the controller not going full/true omni-directional with the motion controls.
I tried this with Splatoon 3 and Tears of the Kingdom and to my surprise they worked just fine! I saw a video of a guy doing an unboxing and testing and it got me thinking: I haven't tried this with some other games. When I did, I notice it was all games licensed with Nintendo and the ones made by them aren't affected by this problem!
I don't know how the controller or the game end up doing that but that's what's happening! Maybe it can be fixed in the next update? Maybe I do have a bad controller. I hope it's fixable. I really do not want to go through the wait and the annoyance of my old joycons.
It's definitely way better, a very noticeable improvement
If you play Fortnite, there's a setting in the options to fix the gyro/motion control issue. I wish other games had that option.
Have been having the same issue. Controls for Pokémon snap and doom now relies on a steering wheel motion when moving the camera along a vertical axis which is not very intuitive. But it works perfectly for TOTK.
Yes, I noticed the horizontal works fine in Splatoon 3 but not very well in Doom 2016.
it is the same as before. for some games it works the way it should. for some - no. was not fixed unfortunately
I wish there was a firmware to fix the kickstand :( But seriously these are great improvements and much appreciated
which color to get?
Will there be a GameCube wavebird color way?
Are the some plans on the software to manage all nitro deck settings on pc ?😅
ty for this update ... finally I don't have to adjust the brightness of the home button everytime
When will you enable updating via a Mac?
Unfortunately updating the Nitro Deck via Mac does not seam to be in the cards for the future.
What if I only have a mac?
I could update mine with parallels and an windows 11 virtual image
Would love to see a PC app for the NitroDeck. All the button combos for the setting and toggles are awesome but I forget what they are time to time. fucking love this thing
Yoooo hype. Especially about the rumble sensitivity.
Although, question. When keeping the Nitro Deck connected, and attempting to transfer Screenshots/Videos over USB, it seems like the Nitro Deck needs to be completely disconnected for the feature to work.
Have there been talks about including a passthrough USB-C mode for data transfer?
My nitro deck can't seem to be detected by the .exe I follow the directions step by step and even tried it in wired mode but still nothing please someone help!
Have you tried running the file in administrator mode? That seemed to work for others.
Extract it out of the Zip file, and run in administrator mode.
@crkdgg I have yes but I will try again to be sure. Thanks so much for your reply!
@SoukaDeezNutz so I have free winzip so I'm able to extract the file. Yeah
tried running the .Exe in admin mode and still nothing its not detecting my nitro deck@@crkdgg
Just ordered the retro purple one with the carry case. £73 altogether. Not bad I hope I like it haha
I’ll hold off on getting one until Mac updates are supported
Just got a NitroDeck today. Rumble sensitivity does not work. I'm holding down the buttons like he says and nothing happens
Reach out to our customer service team at support@crkd.gg, they would be happy to assist with any issues you may have!
@@crkdgg nevermind it needed the firmware update
Can we please get a setting to save the led brightness instead of doing it everytime we turn it on
I would definitely appreciate this. I'm constantly lowering it to the lowest brightness or taking it off completely when time I unlock/power up my switch
Awesome. Is there any possibility for updating the firmware via Linux in the future?
Currently, firmware updates for the Nitro Deck are only supported on Windows. However, we are actively working on expanding compatibility to include other computer programs in the future. Stay tuned for updates on this development!
What about us Mac users?
Please make the motion controls compatible with FPS games as of right now the motion controls on my nitro deck the FPS motion controls are awkward
Can this update be done on a MacBook?
Unfortunately not at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
I think this controller hits all the mark! Full thumbstick, Hall effects, updatable software and ergonomic af!! But y’all missed it on that right thumbstick. It’s too far lateral and too low! Even on this video, I see your right thumb is resting on the stick awkwadly.
Yess no dead zone is what I wantedddd
I can’t get my deck to go into update mode 😢
Hi there, if you continue having issues after following the instructions given. Please feel free to reach out to support@crkd.gg
@@crkdgg I figured it out. Unit has to be in wired mode, which isn’t pointed out in any of the tutorials or this video.
Duude that was it! I had the same problem. Putting the Nitrodeck into wired mode by pressing and holding: L3, R3, and +, for 3 seconds made the ND discoverable on my pc. UPDATE COMPLETE@@YoRHa2Bx
When is the nitro deck plus coming to market?
Will start releasing at the end of the month!
So if you don't have a PC, you can't update it?
At this time, PC/Windows is the only way of updating. We apologize for any inconvenience.
I cannot change the rumble, I've got the black nitro and just unsure how to do this
Shoot our team an email at support@crkd.gg, they would be happy to assist with troubleshooting your device!
I'd like a redesign of this, I've had my CRKD Nitro Deck (black) since its official release now & the right joystick position is very awkward due to it being too close to the edge of the grip.
If you could just move the dpad & right joystick 5-6mm inward towards where the tablet sits, that might make it feel a little more comfortable.
It won't fix it entirely but it would be better than it is, I get cramps in my thumbs using it & that way you won't need to add extra bulk.
Also it would be very welcome if you could sell some lower height stick tops, I noticed there's quite a bit of room under the tops when you tilt the sticks to the limit.
check recent video!
@@crkdgg That doesn't answer his question or fix his problem....
I got a gray one recently.. And everything else is working fine and I love it. The one thing that ain’t working for me is the charging. I can’t get my switch to charge with it..
Just bought the purple retro version, and the right rumble motor doesn't work unfortunately.
Shoot us an email at support@crkd.gg, should be covered under warranty!
Why even have hall effect triggers on this? ZL and ZR are digital buttons on the Switch. Are there any games that support analog triggers with the Nitro Deck?
In my nitrodeck mint i Had problem with connection maybe ??
In Main menu its working, but when i try to used In game (lets go Pikachu) any buttons are not working...
Any ideas what's going on??
Unfortunately the Nitro Deck does not work with Let's Go Pikachu, we apologize for the inconvenience.
i want one but the transparent ones look to be shipping till december. i don’t want to wait that long
All of our crystal edition Nitro Decks are in stock, and will ship out within two days of being ordered!
Question: I’ll probably buy one, but I wanted to know if you can select a specific button for rapid fire and turn it on and off at will? For example, I want rapid fire at one moment, click a button, and the rapid fire is off. Is the Nitro deck capable of this?
While the turbo button can't be specifically programmed to a single button press, turning the turbo on and off is already designed for quick and convenient usage!
Really love my Nitro Deck but i can not update it says no connect.
I think my windows is to old.
I bought Gamecube limited color edition.
I heard the new colors have the new update from start.
To optimize your Nitro Deck experience, ensure your Windows is updated to the latest version, as this might be causing the connectivity issue during updates. It's accurate that the new Crystal Edition Nitro Decks come pre-loaded with the latest firmware, eliminating the need for immediate updates.
Does it come with the update to fix the oled.
Sooo after firmware update, I tried out the dead zone mode, or at least I thought I did. I was watching the video on how to enter it and I don’t know if I did it right because it doesn’t say to continue to hold the button for 8 sec or hold it for 3 til it’s blue then release, I was confused. so I tried again and now after a couple of back and forth I have no idea if I’m in no dead zone mode or not.
How do I tell or how do I factory set it back?
Any help is much appreciated
I don’t have a windows pc, so… now what
hope that this update manages to stop the deck from randomly turning on and vibrating in the middle of the night... kinda freaks me out some nights hearing it suddenly jerk to life.
this update should help fix this, please let us know if it continues!
ive tried everything to get this .exe to detect my nitro deck and nothing is working ive tried in wired mode ive ran the .exe in admin mode and everything. tried usuing different pc tried using different ports etc etc nothing is working
I'm having the same issues
Is any way to upgrade the firmware from Mac?
not at this time
Great video! I want to ask though how do I know if this is the last rumble strength because the rumble feels so soft on my end.
The lowest rumble strength will completely turn off the rumble, and the highest strength will vibrate 5 times letting you know that you have reached maximum rumble. If you think the rumble on your Nitro Deck is not working as designed, please reach out to our customer service.
Nice ! ❤ love your work however I wish if the update tool be available on MacOS !! I had to borrow someone’s PC for this .. also it would’ve been much smoother for us to update firmware with the companion app , thank you
Is there a way to swap the d pad and stick control mapping? I ask because one of the games I am playing doesn't use the stick but the d pad is a bit awkward for my thumbs so I'd love to remap the d pad onto the stick for this game. Is that an option? It is not within the game's control remapping.
My nitro deck won’t work/ pair to my switch unless it’s plugged in to my charger, I just got this think last week.
Yeah Im not going to remember any of that and I have 4 nitro decks. I simply watched the video because it had Marcus in it 🤣
He is made for the big screen
Hello CRKD, I recently bought a nitro deck from a friend but can't figure out why it keeps saying it's connected to another "Collector", can there be an update to wipe/clean/reset the entire Nitro Deck or at least giving it another NFC code to register? I love it so far, but it's more convenient if I can use the app to make changes to this.
Hi there, apologies for the delayed response over the holidays. Could you please reach out to support@crkd.gg they will be happy to assist you with this matter!
@@crkdggUnfortunately they have. My friend contacted them and they claimed my friend had no account on the nitro deck that he sold to me. So now there's an account I cannot remove on my nitro deck when I scan it with my app.
I pre-ordered the Persona 3 Portable Nitrodeck, I assume that model already has this firmware update?
Hey there, sorry for the delayed response over the holidays. Yes all future models will come with latest firmware update.
I've had the purple one for a few weeks, was working great until a couple of days before this update, where it just stopped working, like the buttons and sticks wouldn't do anything, but it was connected according to the home button being lit up (I have it connected to switch oled). After the update, it started working again up until yesterday, and now it isn't responding again. Is there a fix for this? I really enjoyed using it, but am considering returning it for a refund if it's not going to work. Really frustrating because it worked fine for weeks 😕
Hi there. Sorry to hear about the issues! Could you please reach out to support@crkd.gg they will be happy to help assist you! We're hear to help!
I ran the .exe in admin mode. Ive tried different Usb-c wires. Ive tried Updating the Nitro Deck in wired mode. I've followed the steps suggested by others and this video down to a T and the Update .Exe still doesnt detect my Nitro Deck. I've held the buttons down for 3 seconds I've held them down for as long as i could. Idk what else to do here. I've emailed Crkd support to help resolve my isssue but No one has gotten back to me. Really frustrating and a huge Let down that others are updating their Nitro decks Just fine but for some reason mine just isnt working. Very Upsetting. If anyone else has experienced this similar problem Please let me know if theres anything i can do. Hope i dont have to buy another Nitro deck :
Hi there could you please reach out to support@crkd.gg they will be happy to assist you
I'm having the same issue using Windows 11. Please help!
Really sad that, that purple one isn’t coming back 😭😭😭 I was to late to the Nitro Deck game 😔
Can I turn on the switch with the home button ? Does the last established led brithnesss level remains memorized when everytime I turn the swith on ?
Can we please get the ability to cycle through the led colors? Id love to keep my black nitrodeck on the orange or red.
Thank you for your suggestion to cycle through LED colors on the Nitro Deck. Currently, the LED colors are designed for specific actions, and implementing cycling may compromise functionality. We appreciate your input and will relay it to our team!
Hello, I had 3 nitro deck and no one can map "+-" buttons, is a knowing issue? I don't think is bad luck
I have oled model switch
hi there have you tried reaching out to support@crkd.gg ?? they will be happy to assist you!
what is no dead zone mode
Anyone else having issues being able to tell if you’re in No Deadzone Mode or not? 😅 Maybe it’s just me. I forget if I have No Deadzone Mode on or off. I just keep toggling the mode, but I have very little clue if I’m actually using No DeadZone Mode on or off. Wish the CRKD button would blink blue Once if On & blue twice if Off or something 😅
I’ve seen the comments about Mac, but what about Arch Linux? Can we update it through there? I want to know before I purchase.
Unfortunately, the firmware update for the Nitro Deck is solely compatible with Windows, and as Linux doesn't support Windows applications, updating through Arch Linux wouldn't be possible.