Have you ever thought about hooking up another console's controller to your Switch but you don't fancy either carrying around a USB adapter dongle or running an app on another device for hid-mitm? Look no further then, as sys-con is here to save the day!

Sys-con is a custom Switch sysmodule that allows you to use third-party controllers on your Nintendo Switch. Unlike the other previously mentioned homebrew solution, which, as the name suggests, worked by MITMing Horizon OS' built-in hid module, sys-con just needs you to connect your controllers using your Dock's USB ports: no Wi-Fi connection or external applications required. Not only this will result in less input latency (and, of course, a much simpler setup) but it also means the sysmodule won't conflict with Atmosphère 0.9.4's libnx input workaround, making it fully compatible with the CFW's latest version!

There are, however, a few limitations. First off, as hinted before, sys-con only works in Docked mode. The sysmodule is also only compatible with DualShock 3, Xbox 360 (wired, the wireless dongle reportedly doesn't work) and Xbox One controllers, with DualShock 4 support coming soon. Lastly, rumble and motion controls do not work at the moment.

Sys-con has been developed by @cathery and can be downloaded by clicking the download link below. It officially supports Atmosphère and will work on FW 5.0.0 and up (warning: crashes or freezes may happen on 9.0.X due to high memory usage). You can install it by extracting the release's contents on your microSD card, overwriting if necessary, and then rebooting your console. For more information on upcoming features, troubleshooting and developer support, head over to the project's GitHub repo (also linked below).

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[AutumnWolf]

I'm aware of this, but I already have something like that. It just cost more because of the enhancements it allows. More controller options, including keyboard and mouse, configurable buttons, wireless bluetooth without needing to connect any usb port, low input delay (Supposedly 1ms or lower) etc.

I do like their controllers though, I consider buying one if I need a new one.

Just sayin, it's more user friendly than the Titan

 

[swutch]

You'd be better off with an 8Bitdo in this case

the problem with these adapters is that you can only use one controller per dongle.
i hope sys-con will support the original wireless usb dongle someday to solve this problem.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Just sayin, it's more user friendly than the Titan

I'm aware of the advance usefulness of the titan two device. (Aka not user friendly) but I learned to use it enough to what i need. The fact it can do more means there is just more magic to it until I need to use it.

Of course the 8bitdo is easy to use, because it's intended to be. It's only purpose is to use various controllers for any system which works well. That's good too. I just hope their controllers in the future don't need any USB to connect to and can do the system directly.

 

[AutumnWolf]

the problem with these adapters is that you can only use one controller per dongle.
i hope sys-con will support the original wireless usb dongle someday to solve this problem.

I'm aware of the advance usefulness of the titan two device. (Aka not user friendly) but I learned to use it enough to what i need. The fact it can do more means there is just more magic to it until I need to use it.

Of course the 8bitdo is easy to use, because it's intended to be. It's only purpose is to use various controllers for any system which works well. That's good too. I just hope their controllers in the future don't need any USB to connect to and can do the system directly.

Can you use more than 1 controller at the time with the Titan?

 

[Username4321]

Sys-con is an unfortunate name but the involuntary mental image isn't as bad as crossplay's.

 

[YhonathonPlayz]

Can't wait for sys-con to support the PS4 controller! Pog me!

 

[Vorde]

This is going to be awesome when it gets PS4 support, I have a few fightsticks I use on PC, but now I have an easy way to play it on my TV

 

[Jokey_Carrot]

Looks cool. Isn't working for me for some reason but hope it gets fixed in the future.

 

[KiiWii]

Gonna try a pair of fight stick alphas on mine shortly

 

[fst312]

seeing this makes me think there will hopefully be n64 controller support, I know they sell those third party controllers on amazon for pc, so it will have a way to connect it to a USB port. if nintendo makes a n64 channel I do know for sure they would have to eventually make a switch n64 controller unless this gets it working first.

 

[Modzvilleusa]

Hey guys, I did a video showing this off here!

I want to confirm that it does work in handheld mode with a usb C adapter. (Tested with Xbox One Controller, Atmosphere, with ReverseNX set in Handheld Mode)

 

[KiiWii]

Ok so I plugged in my Fight Stick Pro's and:..... nothing. Is there something I'm missing, or are they just not compatible? I thought seeing as they support PS3/PS4 modes they might have a good chance of working.

Just watched the vid above and looks like I've done it right

 

[jkjj]

Hey guys, I did a video showing this off here!

I want to confirm that it does work in handheld mode with a usb C adapter. (Tested with Xbox One Controller, Atmosphere, with ReverseNX set in Handheld Mode)

not cool bro

 

[RattletraPM]

Ok so I plugged in my Fight Stick Pro's and:..... nothing. Is there something I'm missing, or are they just not compatible? I thought seeing as they support PS3/PS4 modes they might have a good chance of working.

Just watched the vid above and looks like I've done it right

As far as I know, while the sysmodule should work fine with genuine DualShock 3 controllers, compatibility with other PS3 ones is still hit or miss =/
(The same is also true for X360/XBONE controllers)

 

[HideoKojima]

Good job devs. I'm using Wii U pro controller with mayflash and it's working good like a switch pro controller

 

[Prior22]

I bought a pro controller for use with the switch recently. Think I’d rather use an Xbox one controller though. Once it’s compatible and has rumble support I think I will make the change.

Just wish there was an option for people with bigger hands.

 

[Mambila2001]

0.2.3 seems to have broken DS3 supported. 0.2.2 works well on that part

 

[swutch]

0.2.3 seems to have broken DS3 supported. 0.2.2 works well on that part

0.2.3 seems to have a problem
my xbox one controller works also only with 0.2.2

edit:
it works with this: https://github.com/cathery/sys-con/issues/18

 

[bahamut920]

Neat. I already have a Mayflash adapter (and my Switch isn't hacked), but it's always cool to see this kind of stuff.

 

[Deleted User]

can't wait for ds4 support and remapping
theres no input lag which is amazing
just uncomfortable with using my ds3 with the button mapping being A = O instead of B = O