Can I use the GameCube NSO controller wirelessly on Windows
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You can, and I summed up some of the info in my blog post about GameCube controllers.
In order to play wirelessly, you need a PC running Pairing App, running Windows, Linux or even macOS, as well as a Bluetooth receiver capable of handling Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). From there, you can use DSU/Cemuhook mode to emulate the controller as well as forward gyro information, since the controller has gyro.
Steam is also able to work with the controller, but only via USB-C. And in case if you happen to have a BlueRetro adaptor, you can daisy-chain it to a Wii U GameCube controller USB adaptor if you wish.
I have to say though, on Linux, reconnecting over BLE is quite buggy, but with a bit of determination (usually pairing again), it works. Also, depending on whether your controller is from a newer batch, you may have to manually edit in a MAC prefix corresponding to your controller.
In order to play wirelessly, you need a PC running Pairing App, running Windows, Linux or even macOS, as well as a Bluetooth receiver capable of handling Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). From there, you can use DSU/Cemuhook mode to emulate the controller as well as forward gyro information, since the controller has gyro.
Steam is also able to work with the controller, but only via USB-C. And in case if you happen to have a BlueRetro adaptor, you can daisy-chain it to a Wii U GameCube controller USB adaptor if you wish.
I have to say though, on Linux, reconnecting over BLE is quite buggy, but with a bit of determination (usually pairing again), it works. Also, depending on whether your controller is from a newer batch, you may have to manually edit in a MAC prefix corresponding to your controller.
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Try out Switch2Connect. Right now it's best app to connect Switch 2 controllers with PC.
I'm using it to connect Switch 2 controllers with PC in Dualsense mode (cuz some PC games support Gyro only with Dualsense)
I'm using it to connect Switch 2 controllers with PC in Dualsense mode (cuz some PC games support Gyro only with Dualsense)
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FWIW this is a Windows-only application with no plans to make it cross-platform. I know it will work for the OP's purposes, but noting this for future reference, considering how limiting this ends up being.
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Of Switch2Connect? I couldn't find anything about it on the project page. As for Pairing App, I couldn't find anything about Android support. Do you mean to suggest there's a third option that supports those targets?
Thanks, I appreciate it, I do have a Linux laptop but I mainly use my Windows PC for gaming, compatibility and all
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