sys-con lets you use third-party controllers on a docked Switch via USB

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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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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 :unsure:
Could you please try it again with the last release? Im interested in getting an arcade stick
 
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Will local play work? Like, will I be able to connect multiple 3P controllers via USB splitter, or something?
Also, what does the Switch show it as, in controller registration screens (like when a controller disconnects during game, etc)
 

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Will local play work? Like, will I be able to connect multiple 3P controllers via USB splitter, or something?
Also, what does the Switch show it as, in controller registration screens (like when a controller disconnects during game, etc)
Yeah you can use a usb splitter (even undocked!) and they all register as seperate usb pro controllers!

I thank whoever made this, they did an epic job, thank you so much!

Edit: What's a 3P controller - PS3?
 
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Sys-Con now supports Dualshock 4!
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Added support for Dualshock 4.
NOTE: Due to firmware limitations, only one generation of Dualshock 4 can be recognized at a time. If you have a Dualshock 4 model "CUH-ZCT2E", you need to go to sdmc:/config/sys-con/config_global.ini
and change the value of use_dualshock_2nd_generation
to true
.

  • Bonus feature: You can now customize controller colors! Head over to sdmc:/config/sys-con/
    and modify the color values for each type of controller. Most controllers already have customized colors in place.
After this release, there may not be any updates for a while. I've hit a brick wall with Xbox One Wireless Adapter, and firmware limitations don't allow me to support other HID devices. Perhaps the release of Atmosphere 0.10.0 will bring new opportunities, but for now I'll be exploring other controller features.



Download at: https://github.com/cathery/sys-con/releases
 

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