How to use the Xbox Adaptive Controller on the Nintendo Switch 

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!

I had no idea this adapter existed, only having one arm I can certainly see the possibilities

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),

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!

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.

It's nice to see controller for mobility impaired people, does not cut out certain people from having fun

This is a brilliant video especially for people with disabilities! Hat off to you Vince!

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)

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.

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.

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 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.

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!

It’s been about 2 years I’ve been in this channel now! Nice job growing

Thanks for doing this. I'm sure there are folks that will make great use of this information.

Thanks for uploading this video, even tho it seems a bit complicated, its nice to see this controller may work with the switch.

I got an Xbox Adaptive Controller for Christmas and this exactly the info I needed.

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.

This is my favorite video you had ever made I always rewatch this video every time.

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

wow i haven’t watched one of these videos in a while but they’re really interesting! this looks cool

Just seen this video get talked about in articles from The Verge and Eurogamer, top work Vince!

Men that adapter is way better than I thought !! Great video ! Thanks!

Wow, interesting video! Glad you made this for the people that need it. A true legend you are.

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.

I love these videos experimenting with different inputs and controllers

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!

Well done Vince, you got a mention on The Know, you’ve gone viral.

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!

What you would want is a mono aux cable so there's no wasted conductors and no possible interference

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

What a brilliant product! I didn’t know about this !

This actually really helpful for this kind of people

Fantastic video. This is going to help people. Well done.

This is very nice for people who doesn't have arm or fingers good job myMateVince

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.

More gameplay! No need to scrub through it :) love the videos!

I see this vid has been picked up by the Verge! Nice one Vince!!

I love your work

I love your amazing videos and you have dun a good job

My boy is back

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.

I bought the 8bitdo that was on sale and the Coov N100 Pro from AliExpress, both still on the way. That xbox adaptive controller is now super tempting...

Thank you so much I’m getting this for my lil brother

This is very helpful

Thanks Vince have the XAC as a quadriplegic for Xbox getting switch for Xmas this very could not be better timed.

This is super cool! :D

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.

Just heard about this vid. Good on you Vince.

Great!!! Thanks so much!!!

OMFG IT WORKED OMG. THANK YOU SO MUCH NOW ME AND MY BROTHER CAN PLAY 🔥🔥🔥

So great they have this my cousin uses it

Thank you!

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 :)

Well done dear Vince ! 😉

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.

thanks buddy nice

Vince have u thought about trying to repair say an Amiga 600 ? Would be awesome to watch

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.

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.

Please keep doing Nintendo switch videos!

Hey thanks for this guide. I can play mario kart now after 15 years.

Vince you are crazy :D

EuroGamer famous now mate

"Oh no, it's all going wrong now." - story of my life

Can you link me to the rubbing alcohol that you use and tape cleaner, really appreciated for cleaning a sticky controller.

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.

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?

Really Dope. You should be a certified Alpha :)

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.

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!

You need mono jack plus for the custom keys.

Love your videos

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)

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

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

Good Video

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.

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.

Can you play the newest Zelda with the Adaptive Controller with just the left hand? Was thinking the Evil Controller?

I've never heard of this until now

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?

good vid

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?

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 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.

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.

my mate vince i did subscribe

omg thank you

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?

Any idea if this also works for a nintendo wii? Thanks

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

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.

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.

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.

Hola how to use sip and puff controller with xbox adaptive controller?

can you use a mouse in place of a joystick?

Is there a different way to connect the joystick to the switch without that adapter?