Hardware Switch V.4.0.0 Includes Support for USB Audio

[gamecaptor]

So far we know the Sony's will work. Any other suggestions/recommendations? Any of the Logitech lines?

 

[HaloEliteLegend]

@HaloEliteLegend do you have a link to your amp? I am quite interested on it now.

It was just an in-line thing that came with an old pair of headphones. Not quite this, but similar:
https://www.ebay.com/i/162160856503?chn=ps&dispItem=1

Helped with the rather sub-par docked output of the Switch's headphone jack, but now with USB audio, that's no longer gonna be an issue it seems.

 

[duffmmann]

Does there even exist a USB-C adapter that transmits bluetooth? I can find some standard USB adapters that do so, but no type-Cs that do (probably because every device aside from the Switch with a USB-C port can transmit bluetooth audio right from the device).

 

[PaBo]

i still dont get the usb audio hype. its dock only...
an aux jack bluetooth transmitter makes your system completely portable and wireless without annoying anyone nest to you with your irritating splatoon2 sound

 

[sarkwalvein]

i still dont get the usb audio hype. its dock only...

I don't see the hype either, but it is NOT dock only.
You can connect USB-C headphones or a wireless dongle in the USB-C connector in portable mode AFAIK.

 

[jt_1258]

wheres the proof

i still dont get the usb audio hype. its dock only...
an aux jack bluetooth transmitter makes your system completely portable and wireless without annoying anyone nest to you with your irritating splatoon2 sound

you can't use a USB to USB c adapter and do it in handheld mode? you can do lan that way so I don't get why you can't use an adapter with this

 

[Thirty3Three]

Possible to use this in handheld mode somehow?

 

[PaBo]

wheres the proof
you can't use a USB to USB c adapter and do it in handheld mode? you can do lan that way so I don't get why you can't use an adapter with this

there is ONE simple solution, that doesnt require any fiddling with trashy chinese adapters...

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Possible to use this in handheld mode somehow?

are you even reading this thread?
using wireless audio for handheld was always possible...

 

[sarkwalvein]

there is ONE simple solution, that doesnt require any fiddling with trashy chinese adapters...

I think the reason for this is that USB-C headphones with cable are supposed to become popular soon.
You don't need any adapter to connect them portable.

 

[PaBo]

I think the reason for this is that USB-C headphones with cable are supposed to become popular soon.
You don't need any adapter to connect them portable.

why would you want cables on a portable system though?

 

[sarkwalvein]

why would you want cables on a portable system though?

because

I don't prefer such a thing, but I am fine if someone else does.

 

[Giodude]

Testing this out with a Corsair Void headset. Im getting nothing. Any clue what's wrong? The usb dongle is plugged into the switch and it's docked. I've tried all the switch USB ports including the 3.0 as well.

 

[sarkwalvein]

Testing this out with a Corsair Void headset. Im getting nothing. Any clue what's wrong? The usb dongle is plugged into the switch and it's docked. I've tried all the switch USB ports including the 3.0 as well.

Did you update? j/k
Perhaps it is not compatible...

 

[Giodude]

Did you update? j/k
Perhaps it is not compatible...

that's what i would think, but not only does it register perfectly fine on my android phone and ps4, but this nintendo life post is sitting with me...

Though this might be a statement about the headphones themselves and not the switch's compatibility with them. If that's the case then why mention it on this thread whatsoever?

 

[Thirty3Three]

there is ONE simple solution, that doesnt require any fiddling with trashy chinese adapters...

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are you even reading this thread?
using wireless audio for handheld was always possible...

Don't be a cunt. C'mon bro. Not cool. Yes. I have been. I don't understand the whole USB audio thing. Which, again, is why I asked.

 

[duffmmann]

Someone needs to make a little usb-c Bluetooth transmitter, since such a thing can draw power from the Switch, this could likely be a very small and unobtrusive adapter, smaller than any available 3.5mm bluetooth transmitter. But until now there hasn't been a need for such a device since all other devices with a USB-C port tend to already natively transmit bluetooth audio.

 

[sarkwalvein]

Someone needs to make a little usb-c Bluetooth transmitter, since such a thing can draw power from the Switch, this could likely be a very small and unobtrusive adapter, smaller than any available 3.5mm bluetooth transmitter. But until now there hasn't been a need for such a device since all other devices with a USB-C port tend to already natively transmit bluetooth audio.

That would be a great idea.
Know what would be an even better idea?
Nintendo implementing BT audio with no add-ons on the next FW version.

 

[duffmmann]

That would be a great idea.
Know what would be an even better idea?
Nintendo implementing BT audio with no add-ons on the next FW version.

Oh agreed. I have to imagine its totally possible. This is just Nintendo being Nintendo by not doing so. Maybe they'll implement the feature in a year or so, but its undeniably frustrating right now.

 

[Xabring]

Does there even exist a USB-C adapter that transmits bluetooth? I can find some standard USB adapters that do so, but no type-Cs that do (probably because every device aside from the Switch with a USB-C port can transmit bluetooth audio right from the device).

Try an C to A adapter and try if it works.
It works for me with this USB audio adapter.

 

[duffmmann]

Try an C to A adapter and try if it works.
It works for me with this USB audio adapter.
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That's a monstrosity, I'd rather stick with my smaller 3.5mm bluetooth transmitter. Thing is, I'm certain a rather small little USB-C nub could be made to just barely protrude out of the bottom of the Switch to transmit bluetooth audio. Again though, no such device exists, because pretty much all other devices with a USB-C output natively transmit bluetooth audio.