How to use the Xbox Adaptive Controller on the Nintendo Switch
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Hi, this video shows you how to use the Xbox Adaptive Controller on the Nintendo Switch. This might be useful if you are a limited mobility gamer and find using the Joy-Con or Switch Pro controller hard.
Remember this is not supported by Nintendo and it will not work as well as it does on the Xbox One console. Hopefully in the future Sony and Nintendo will allow the use of the Xbox Adaptive Controller natively without any adapters. But until then it is still possible to use it as shown in this video.
If you have used this Xbox Adaptive controller on Xbox, Switch, PC or PS4 etc. then please add your feedback about it (good or bad) down in the comments as it will help others who might be thinking about buying it.
I have only tested it for a couple of days and I am able-bodied so there might be many things that I don't understand or have missed out in the video.
Thanks for watching it.
Vince :-)
Xbox and Microsoft have done a fabulous job with this controller. I am the average gamer, the 99% that do not need anything beyond the standard controller, but I appreciate how game-changing this is for the 1% that need this. The Adaptive Controllers is a beautiful piece of hardware that opens up so many possibilities for players, apparently even cross-platform!
Back when Animal Crossing on the Wii was released, I found out that the game was playable with just the Nunchuck in my left hand, and ever since I’ve been interested in alternative control schemes and such in games. The adaptive controller is the next giant leap in customization and usability that I’ve hoped to see. I’ve seen different button and pad configurations used, such as in Microsoft’s own product demo videos, but for some reason I never even thought of using flight sticks or even building my own buttons as you suggested. Amazing!
I’m really excited for the opportunities that this controller offers to people. Thank you so much for your work!
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Things like the XAC really do open up the possibilities for ALL of us, so thank you for this comment! I'm glad you've had this experience.
We're much more than 1%, but your point is really important all the same. 🥰
I agree, but I don’t have disabilities or anything similar, I got it, and it’s still very good if you set it up correctly
I got it to work. Thanks! My husband and I got this for our daughters 7th birthday. She was diagnosed with CP at 2yrs old and she’s been wanting a Switch for the last year. We can’t wait to see her face light up tomorrow. Thank you so much!
How did this work? Is she limited in only one hand?
I had no idea this adapter existed, only having one arm I can certainly see the possibilities
Yeah it work amazing and if you have a stand for the switch, you can essentially use it in undock mode if you want.
How did you not know about this? Lol
I don’t know how I didn’t know ;)
Shame it costs one
@Reyes I read your comment with 4 eyes 👀
The xbox adaptive controller has changd gaming for so many people, inc myself. I can now play without my disability limiting me as much as it did. I play with a sip/puff switch (a straw i blow into and suck for left mouse/right mouse click, A/B buttons on xbox etc), four ultra switches (tiny switches about size if end of finger that need tiniest touch to use). I then have a bluetooth device on my wheelchair which turns my wheelchair joystick into a mouse. I’m playing Witcher 3, FO4, Skyrim Ark and other games which would be impossible or me to play without this setup. (I have spinal injury and connective tissue disorder so no movement in my head or neck at all, weakened arms etc),
That's crazy bro, you should make a vídeo showing how you work everything out. Ir
I'm so glad to hear this works for you. My husband had a spinal cord injury and can't use his hands. Ive been looking for something like this
It never occurred to me that these adapters would work with this, it's good news for those who need it. Nintendo and Sony should really accept or license out these controllers for the good of the industry but I can't see it happening unfortunately.
Thank you for making this video, I know a lot of people struggle with the switch. It won't fix obligatory motion control issues I imagine, but it's a good start.
You mean Microsoft, not Sony, aka PlayStation, not Xbox
Microsoft would need to allow the other two to license the technology for their own consoles and make their own versions of the controller (should they choose to do so) or Sony/Nintendo would need to allow the Adaptive Controller to work with their consoles as is.
There's no reason the other two can't make something similar, but if the point is to make it easier for people who need it, it's a massive pain in the ass to make three separate controllers at high price points instead of universally allowing the one even if it is made by a rival.
@@UCFryC1pvXrxRKCp5shmpY-Q Microsoft already said that they would give this product to sony and nintendo if they wanted to (of course they have to pay for the rights and all) but Microsoft wants this to get to as many gamers as possible. It's really the choice is sony/nintendo if they want it.
Obligatory motion controls suck. Motion controls should always be optional. Either that, or someone needs to somehow make a trackpad which when touched, registers as gyro.
Thank you so much for this video. You actually saved me hundreds of dollars and probably a massive headache. It's really, really hard to figure this stuff, especially as a neurodivergent gamer. Thank you so so so much. I was gifted the XAC by a friend who didn't find it helpful to them, and knew I'd likely have a good time of it at minimum, and hopefully I'll be able to educate others about this controller AND how to use it with the switch, and your video will definitely be one of the resources I offer people for how to set this up! Thank you again, from disabled gamers everywhere.
It's nice to see controller for mobility impaired people, does not cut out certain people from having fun
I can see a lot of potential in the Adaptive controller, MS has really made a nice device there.
A small tip (maybe obvious): if you're cutting a cable with two connectors, cut it somewhere in the middle, instead of right end at one of the connectors. That way you can use the second connector for something else.
I don't get yet you're trying to say
nowonmetube how?
@@anonymousshoe842 oh I got it now, but it wasn't well explained tbh. I thought "in the middle no that doesn't make sense" so I thought he meant in the middle VERTICALLY, so it would be easier to put it into switches, I guess. But cutting it directly in middle only makes sense if the cable is long enough to do so.
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This is a brilliant video especially for people with disabilities! Hat off to you Vince!
Thank you :-)
Hey Vince, I don't know if you check comments on old videos like this one but over the years I've recommended the Adaptive Controller to a number of people who have disabled friends or family members and told them to look up your videos so they can learn what adapters they need for their gaming set ups and how to jury rig any extra parts.
I got a message out of the blue from an old colleague that remembered how I mentioned this set up to a client in the past and wanted to know the details. Their cousin had gotten in a motorcycle accident and has lost most of the fine motor control in his left hand from the crash. Just wanted to let you know that there are a some very happy folk in a local Smash Bros scene here that get to keep playing with one of their friends because of your videos. Take care man, hope we see some more weird controller vids when those next gen consoles start rolling out in a year or two.
This adapter can save lives for who have difficulties on those controllers, hope if Nintnedo doesn't patch those adapters stuff! (probably will not happen I guess)
Shroobster Yeah. Meanwhile you can’t even remap a single button on a nintendo switch. Go figure. Nintendo must support this, especially for handicapped children use.
@@alexn.t.6344 Your complaining worked!
I came here from a suggested news article on Google. Was not surprised to find out this was done by you Vince. Keep up the great work👍
I thought this was an awesome idea for the xbox that opens new doors but i totally forgot about those ingenious adapters that make xbox controllers work on other consoles! This opens doors for so many people to play any other consoles. Very cool idea!
I don't personally have any limited mobility but this video was awesome. well done and really informative for folks who may need it. I never knew about the adaptive controller before.
It’s been about 2 years I’ve been in this channel now! Nice job growing
Thanks and thanks for the long term sub :-)
I think this is a amazing video for anyone who has trouble holding a controller and wants to play on a switch but cant becuase of the controller
Genuinely useful for anyone with and without disabilities
This is my favorite video you had ever made I always rewatch this video every time.
Great video Vince, thanks! Great product too. Seeing the button remapping on the Adaptive Controller interface reinforces my view that Nintendo should have button remapping built into the Switch firmware. It seems nuts that they haven't already done this.
I got an Xbox Adaptive Controller for Christmas and this exactly the info I needed.
Thanks for uploading this video, even tho it seems a bit complicated, its nice to see this controller may work with the switch.
"may work?" it does work!
Hi, Vince. just wanted to let u know u were mentioned on the youtube channel The Know about this vid. congrats Mate, keep up the good work love ur console repair videos.
What you would want is a mono aux cable so there's no wasted conductors and no possible interference
JessicaFEREM yeah, but they’re harder to find and a stereo aux cable does just fine.
@@Jack29165 depends. Having an extra conductor does sometimes cause interference
JessicaFEREM I love this controllers
wow i haven’t watched one of these videos in a while but they’re really interesting! this looks cool
Thanks for doing this. I'm sure there are folks that will make great use of this information.
Thank you so much for this video! However, when you went to demonstrate how to use the final set up on your TV/computer screen you did not include instructions for how to use the Nintendo Switch mount to transfer the image successfully on the larger screen. Since the May flash has to be inserted into the USB-C on the bottom of the Switch it makes it so that it no longer fits into the mount. I tried plugging the May Flash into the USB-C on the back of the mount (the one where you have to flip it down to have access), but seems like it has no power.
Thank you again for this video. I lost the use of my right hand four years ago and I only have partial use of my left. Really my only hobbies have been reading or walking, but after I saw this video I thought I would give this a shot. I remember Nintendo games being pretty simple with the buttons, so this is an ideal setup for someone like me!
Did you ever get it to work on a tv? I just bought the adapter hoping to play it on a tv and not the small Nintendo switch screen
Well done Vince, you got a mention on The Know, you’ve gone viral.
Just seen this video get talked about in articles from The Verge and Eurogamer, top work Vince!
Don't forget that Mario Kart also has auto acceleration so a handicapped player would really only need to steer and shoot items. They also have assisted steering too if needed.
Very ingenious idea, fantastic work. Microsoft really should be commended for giving those of us with severe disabilities the opportunity to play video games. Now, I wonder if it could be set up to work with the PlayStation 4.
Yes
@@flashbacksoft And adaptors like that are very easy to buy, at least, I presume they are.
Hi i am blind and i use the Switch lite. Love your house to videos. What have you ever done how to want soon on making the switch accessible for the visually impaired question with speech question I’m hoping that in the future Nintendo does that because I don’t see the screen and like if I want to go into the Settings on my own to speak. But I love your videos. Robbie.
Thank you for confirming this works with adaptive controller and putting a tutorial out for this I have a younger brother who's completely disabled and I know how hard it is to find things he can do with his limitations and having this tutorial will allow lots of other people with disabilities to know that they can use this controller with multiple systems and not be limited to Just One console
I hope your brother has fun gaming if you ever did this for him I wish him all the best in life
Wow, interesting video! Glad you made this for the people that need it. A true legend you are.
Men that adapter is way better than I thought !! Great video ! Thanks!
This is very nice for people who doesn't have arm or fingers good job myMateVince
You might be able to utilize a Rockband foot pedal with the Adaptive controller as the Rockband footpedal uses a 3.5mm plug as an input to the Rockband Drumset.
Fantastic work! This doesn't apply to me in the slightest but I really hope it helps other people enjoy the Switch that may otherwise not be able to!
I’m missing my left hand. I use the regular pro controller. I have always used the “regular” controller all the way back to the NES. With that being said, I am interested in the adaptive controller and I do see the benefit to disabled gamers to make gaming a lot easier for differing levels of ability.
Allen Mitchell theres a joystick that goes with this controller desigend for one handed gamers. Have a look in the microsoft shop. It basically allows you to use the single joystick as two seperate joysticks so you can pan camera and move with the single joystick.
I know I’m 2 Years late but I do Hope you all the best and have fun gaming In The Future
Thanks Vince have the XAC as a quadriplegic for Xbox getting switch for Xmas this very could not be better timed.
Thanks for the comment, hope you enjoy the Switch :-) If you have any feedback on this setup after Christmas then please message on here any problems or solutions you have found as it will help others watching/reading this :-)
This actually really helpful for this kind of people
I see this vid has been picked up by the Verge! Nice one Vince!!
Great video! Have you figured out how to do multiplayer with the switch and adaptive controller? I work in a hospital and our patients would like to try playing agains staff/family members but I haven’t been able to figure out how to set up multiplayer with the Nintendo switch and Microsoft adaptive controller
This video is in Google's newsfeed! I have a link to the article in The Daily Star! Well done :)
Thanks for letting me know :-)
I do not think adapters would cause problems to your system as long as you are up to date (same goes for adapters with updatable capabilities). I think adapters were invented for many different reasons like if you are on a budget or do not like the original controller design or you want to try an old controller on a new piece of hardware or the other way around- working a new controller on old hardware! (Sounds way cooler imo too, but do whatever you’d like) I like that invention. I LOVE my PS2 and Dreamcast adapters.
I love these videos experimenting with different inputs and controllers
literally every video i see posted like 10 min ago or something, every time i look in the comments i just see "first" "first" "first."
Vince when i get that controller i'm connecting wii nunchucks for the left and right analog sticks and sony play station navigation controllers for the analog sticks as well.
Man, this is incredible, this controller is just too good! I really need to find a way to get one, does it work to augment an existing controller or do you need to map each button to something else? I don’t have my right arm but otherwise use a default controller just fine but being able to use it for the triggers seems really great if this is something supported :D
No need, but Yea you can
I was reading more about the controller here and I was not sure if it could work in parallel with an Xbox Controller outside of the Xbox One because I had the impression that it needed the Copilot function that I think the Xbox One provides, so it really can work like that on the PC? It is not a feature exclusive to the Xbox One then? Thanks!
@@balzaque1 Well Xbox sells a lot of their games on pc, and they made the intention of making this controller like their other controllers to work on pc also. I heard its really easy to set it up too.
Any chance you'll try fixing some faulty Hornby style model trains?.
I think it could be a fun challenge and you can get damaged one's quite cheap.
More gameplay! No need to scrub through it :) love the videos!
Vince have u thought about trying to repair say an Amiga 600 ? Would be awesome to watch
OMFG IT WORKED OMG. THANK YOU SO MUCH NOW ME AND MY BROTHER CAN PLAY 🔥🔥🔥
I know the big 3 console players don't really like to play nice with each other (especially when they become market leader), but if Nintendo and Sony have no plans for a similar official Adaptive controller, would be good if they made the Adaptive controller work without the need of adapters etc.
Yes. This would allow disabled gamers to use controller across the board and allow increase sales on these othe consoles which currently arent accessible. Nintendo switch is the worst of the consoles for accessibility as hardly any games allow remapping of buttons, which is a basic thing to make gameplay easier for disabled gamers.
What a brilliant product! I didn’t know about this !
Fantastic video. This is going to help people. Well done.
Can you link me to the rubbing alcohol that you use and tape cleaner, really appreciated for cleaning a sticky controller.
Thank you so much I’m getting this for my lil brother
Hey thanks for this guide. I can play mario kart now after 15 years.
You might have better results swapping those joysticks around. That big analog stick may seem nice for steering at first, but it's way to slow going left to right.
EuroGamer famous now mate
I saw this video and the promotion video from XBox which features the exact rehab hospital my husband went to after his accident. He's a C5 Quad. So, My question is, when this is plugged in, can multi players play on other joy cons?
Hi Vince! I'm currently at work so I haven't been able to listen to the entirety of your videos, I plan to soon but I'm in a bit of a time crunch! I am looking into a gift idea that is actually a Secret Santa gift (time crunch) that just got handed out to me today. Could you point me towards the adapter you used for your the Switch/PS4 and Xbox Adaptive Controller?
The person I am gifting has limited mobility issues and typically plays with one hand (left) so there's some unique issues I'm running into as I look into the XAC. He has a switch, a PS4, and a gaming PC so I'm trying to figure out what I'd get him along with the XAC. Would you be able to point me in those directions while I'm at work? I've looked at some of the stuff I could get for the XAC (buttons/joysticks) but the adapters I don't know etc.
Been looking for something like this for awhile. My daughter only has use of one arm (left) and she loved playing video games before her stroke in 2016. I want to get back to playing video games with her but it's been rough. Vince, does this work for a Nintendo Wii U as well?
Hi there, I haven't tried it yet but I can see if there is a way to get it to work on the Wii U. I am going to be busy most of this week so could you message me next weekend and I will try out various different adapters to see if any work with the Wii U :-)
Please keep doing Nintendo switch videos!
Awesome work Vince! Can it possibly be configured to dispense beer from a keg through a tube? Maybe by way of an electric pump with a single tube pumping lager directly into my mouth? Lets do this mate!
And so far 6 morons have given this a thumbs down,Great informative vid,that may help disabled gamers who didn’t know this bit of kit exists,Great one vince
My boy is back
Can you play the newest Zelda with the Adaptive Controller with just the left hand? Was thinking the Evil Controller?
Vince, I need your help. I'm trying to set up an adapted gaming system with a Switch and Microsoft XBOX adapted controller. I have the Magic-NS2 and that is functioning with the Switch, but the joystick I have (the Logitech Extreme3D Pro model JU0024)) is not compatible. Apparently, the J-UK17 model that does work is only available on eBay and my school won't approve purchases from that site. Could you please share the source for the Atari-style joystick you use in this video? It would help me, and my students so much.
Vince asked. While using the xbox ps4 + adaptive controller at the same time (co-pilot, as you explain in the video), can someone else use another dualshock controller to play against me ?? Or does this only allow me to play alone on PS4 ? Thank you.
"Oh no, it's all going wrong now." - story of my life
Can you show how to take this and hook it up to the 3DS and the 3DS XL. I have trouble with some of my games because my right arm is very weak.
Is it possible to connect one Joy-con to the XAC? A single Joy-con is the only controller I can hold, so I was hoping to use it combined with the Xbox Adaptive Controller to support additional switches and buttons. Does anyone know if this is possible?
I have a new roommate that has one arm. I want him to play some games with me. Either I missed it orrrr, how did you connect the switch to the dock and also connect the controller. There is only one usb-c to the bottom of the switch. Did you use a splitter? I’d like to get this setup for him, but that’s the only thing missing.
Vince, are there any possible ways to do this with older Nintendo devices like a DS, or is there anyway to add other adaptive devices to a DS?
I know this has nothing to do with the video but can you say some good adapter to connect XBox 360 and PlayStation 3 controller. I would like to be able to use one adapter.
Really Dope. You should be a certified Alpha :)
Knowing 0% about gaming this video made sense to me, so thanks. I’m wondering if Microsoft’s adapted controller could also work with a Nintendo Classic mini? My daughter has CP but she’d love to play w her brothers.
Just heard about this vid. Good on you Vince.
I love your amazing videos and you have dun a good job
You need mono jack plus for the custom keys.
ive tried plugging in a xbox 1/ ps4/ flightstick/ wii nunchuck with 8 bit bros device, and my access controller into both of the joystick ports and im getting absolutely nothing. i dont play on xbox so co pilot out of question.. i have pc/ps4/switch.. i also own a titan 2 and titan 1 for remapping and using other controllers on other systems.. how did get the left joystick usb to work
Hey i have a video idea for you, it should be: how to connect your nintendo switch pro controller to your nintendo wii u (if you havent already done that)
Have you run into any joysticks that are OK on Xbox but inverted on the switch? That seems to be an issue I’m having arise, I’m setting this up for my daughter and so far the Logitech 3D pro is only registering inverted sadly I see no way to reverse that even in the Xbox profiles to have it carry over to the switch.
Is there a different way to connect the joystick to the switch without that adapter?
Thank you for such a great video, i got it to work straight away but not with Pokemon Lets Go unfortunatly. Does anyone know of anyway to fix this?
Any idea if this also works for a nintendo wii? Thanks
Does it work with the 8bitdo adaptor?
The nintendo switch, apparently Xbox has Adaptive controller which you have to actually press the switches, does doing gaming n switch be a switch for the controller?
Hey there tried this on my daughters switch doesn’t seem to work. Any suggestions?
can you use a mouse in place of a joystick?
Is there a way to connect multiple Xbox controllers to the switch?
A friend of mine became paralyzed a couple years ago and used to game quite often . I’ve considered getting him this but he has a PS4 any idea if this method would work with the PS4?
Hi there, I will be testing that out later today/tomorrow. Hopefully if successful I can do a video on it later in the week. It will need an adapter again though. Hopefully in the future Nintendo and Sony will support this adaptive controller natively without any additional adapters/converters :-)
@@Mymatevince PS4 can remap buttons in system menu. But I tried my arcade controller with wireless usb for ps3 and it doesnt work with ps4, even it shows name on upperscreen when I connects it. :/
You should go on ideal world or QVC
You made it onto The Know.
Well done dear Vince !
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Thank you :-)
Vince i need help so can u pair bluetooth head phones to a ps4 slim please respong asap thx
I love your work
How can you use this with a docked Switch? Can the joy ones still be used and the adaptive used for a single switch?
Do a fix or video on the Xbox One X or the PS3