8Bitdo controllers now work with Nintendo SwitchNot into the Joy-Cons? You can 'switch' things up with NES style controllers instead!
Though far advanced in their technological uniqueness, the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controller can be somewhat uncomfortable for the average gamer, especially when split up and used in horizontal mode. Wouldn't it be cool if you could use an old-school NES or N64 controller with your Switch instead? Um, du'h.
8Bitdo, the makers of retro controllers specially designed to look like classic Nintendo console controllers has released a firmware update that makes all of their game pads compatible with Switch.
If you already have an 8Bitdo controller that you've been using to play video games on your iPhone or iPad, all you have to do is select your controller and download the firmware update from 8Bitdo's support page. After you run the firmware file on your computer, you will press and hold Start + L + R on your 8Bitdo controller until the yellow lights flash. Then, connect your controller to your comp...
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8Bitdo controllers now work with Nintendo Switch
