How to use an Xbox One, Series X|S, or PlayStation controller with Nintendo Switch
A better Nintendo Switch controller with Xbox and Mayflash.
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Hey, did you know you can use an Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and even a Wii Remote on your Nintendo Switch? Well, you do now.
There’s an amazing little USB device from a company called MayFlash,just $21.99 on Amazon, which allows you to pair virtually any controller with virtually any system at the tap of a couple of buttons.
Whether you’re using one of thebest Xbox controllerson your Nintendo Switch wirelessly via Bluetooth or wired with its included USB-C cable, the MayFlash has you covered. In this guide, we’ll run through exactly how you can get started with the MayFlash, and get your superior Xbox controller rolling on your Nintendo Switch.
With the Mayflash Magic NS 2, you can easily and quickly configure Xbox or PlayStation controllers on your Nintendo Switch, bypassing the need to buy an expensive Nintendo Switch Pro controller.
Prepare the Mayflash Magic NS 2 on Nintendo Switch and Xbox controllers
You may not need to run through these steps, but sometimes it can help the Mayflash Magic NS circumvent some issues with pairing.
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Follow the steps above, and you should be able to play Nintendo Switch games with your existing controllers, instead of sinking in extra for a Switch Pro controller. The Switch Pro controllers are decent, but if you already have an Xbox controller or similar XInput-capable third-party Xbox controller, there’s no need to go all-in on something more expensive. The Mayflash stick only costs $22 as of writing, netting you enough of a saving to pick up an extra game or two (maybe even three.)
A list of all the equipment you need to get going is down below here. If you have any issues, drop into the comments and I’ll try and help!
The Mayflash Magic NS 2 is a great device that enables you to quickly and easily incorporate existing PlayStation or Xbox controllers into your Nintendo Switch.
Far more affordable than Nintendo’s “Pro” controller, the Xbox Series X|S controller has become the global standard gamepad, functioning across Windows PCs, iOS, Android, and of course, Xbox consoles. And thanks to Mayflash, it works on your Nintendo Switch as well!
The Nintendo Switch is a wildly popular gaming console. Despite being short on power, the system has some of the best games of this generation. The controller isn’t great though, and thanks to Mayflash, you don’t need to put up with it.
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