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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[AngelDavil88]

Sys-Con now supports Dualshock 4!

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

Works! Thanks!

 

[Sizednochi]

Lmao I bought a PRO Controller before seeing this. Could have saved the money if I knew I could just use the Xbone/PS4 pads I have laying around

 

[jasonhk]

Nice, I will try it.

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afterl intalling,8bitdo bluetooth adapter doesn't work

really?

 

[aerios169]

I will try it on sx lets see, thanks bro i have a an xbox one and a joy consta that are having the drifting problem =/

 

[silver95]

Sys-Con now supports Dualshock 4!

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

If I have both types of ps4 joystick. Can I play with both at the same time?

 

[BaamAlex]

I will try it on sx lets see

SX OS doesn't support custom sysmodules.

Btw...can i use my wiimote with this?

 

[aerios169]

SX OS doesn't support custom sysmodules.

Btw...can i use my wiimote with this?

It works nicely with a original Xbox one controller, i am using the last updapte of SX

 

[FanNintendo]

do anyone have rumble feature include for 3rd party controller any controller works with rumble? Mine dont!

 

[maximxls]

There are, however, a few limitations. First off, as hinted before, sys-con only works in Docked mode.

Someway for me it only works in handheld mode with otg and doesn't work in docked mode. I use XBOX 360 controller, last atmosphere and fw.

 

[squalow]

Does it work with a wireless Xbox one Controller but wired ? if it doesnt , will it be later ?

 

[JavaSP]

Does anyone tried to get this to work in handheld mod while charging at the same time ?

I tried to connect the DS3 controller with only the data cables (relying on its internal battery) which didnt work. Tried also with just only VCC disconnected and also did not work. The switch charges with only the PWR and GND from a powerbank.
The thing is that I travel a lot so the switch is my main entertainment system. And by spending loads of time playing handheld and charging I would love to play with my old DS3 controller. Already ordered a USB c hub online so I haven't tried it yet (waiting for it to arrive)

 

[xxxamazexxx]

How do you remap buttons on Dualshock 4? I want to change the home button to the touchpad click instead of the PS button.

 

[FanNintendo]

I have asked if the rumble is working serval time nobody answer my question ! I tried with xbox360 controller wired doesn't work but buttons works fine.

 

[JavaSP]

I have asked if the rumble is working serval time nobody answer my question ! I tried with xbox360 controller wired doesn't work but buttons works fine.

It says right on the GitHub page that doesn't support rumble. A little search could answer that...
Also, it's marked as 'non feasible' for now.

 

[FanNintendo]

It says right on the GitHub page that doesn't support rumble. A little search could answer that...
Also, it's marked as 'non feasible' for now.

thank you

 

[Broduskii]

Is it possible to used this to remap buttons on the joycons ?

 

[BaamAlex]

Is it possible to used this to remap buttons on the joycons ?

No. Read the description.

 

[Broduskii]

No. Read the description.

It was not mentioned, I was just looking for clarification.

 

[BaamAlex]

It was not mentioned, I was just looking for clarification.

And i say you again, no! Sys-con is a custom Switch sysmodule that allows you to use third-party controllers on your Nintendo Switch. And not a system module which allows you to remap the buttons on your joycons.

 

[Crimson Cuttlefish]

Is there a list of supported controllers one could keep track of and update? I wanna make sure any controllers of mine work before I go through all the troubleshooting on my end.