Wired Pro controller only turning on when dock is empty but turns off when console is inserted

MochaMilk

That one weird Furry Artist
OP
Member
Joined
Apr 21, 2015
Messages
600
Trophies
1
Age
27
Location
Your Fridge
XP
2,602
Country
United States
Someone is Discord has run into a problem where their Nintendo Switch Wired Pro Controller isn't working when their console is docked and powered on, but it starts lighting up when the console is taken out and the dock is empty. They've been troubleshooting it for a bit now but has found no solution. Any tips? And yes, Wired Communication is enabled.
 

Attachments

  • 20210929_131604.jpg
    20210929_131604.jpg
    1.8 MB · Views: 78
  • 20210929_131351.jpg
    20210929_131351.jpg
    2 MB · Views: 57

The Real Jdbye

*is birb*
Member
Joined
Mar 17, 2010
Messages
24,334
Trophies
5
Location
Space
XP
15,715
Country
Norway
Someone is Discord has run into a problem where their Nintendo Switch Wired Pro Controller isn't working when their console is docked and powered on, but it starts lighting up when the console is taken out and the dock is empty. They've been troubleshooting it for a bit now but has found no solution. Any tips? And yes, Wired Communication is enabled.
Is Wired Pro Controller communication enabled in the settings?
Edit: Nvm
 
  • Like
Reactions: MochaMilk

xYuunax

Well-Known Member
Member
Joined
Feb 6, 2018
Messages
333
Trophies
0
Location
Hong Kong
XP
1,701
Country
Hong Kong
Someone is Discord has run into a problem where their Nintendo Switch Wired Pro Controller isn't working when their console is docked and powered on, but it starts lighting up when the console is taken out and the dock is empty. They've been troubleshooting it for a bit now but has found no solution. Any tips? And yes, Wired Communication is enabled.
that's odd..
I'm assuming all 3 USB ports have been tested? Different USB cable? Plugging in another device (like a USB headset) to see if that powers on docked? doing all these tests will determine if it's the dock, switch or the controller that's at fault. Hopefully it's nothing major.

If they got a USB-C OTG cable, they can try a usb headset.. In case it's the controller I wouldn't plug that in directly to the switch.
 
  • Like
Reactions: MochaMilk

MochaMilk

That one weird Furry Artist
OP
Member
Joined
Apr 21, 2015
Messages
600
Trophies
1
Age
27
Location
Your Fridge
XP
2,602
Country
United States
that's odd..
I'm assuming all 3 USB ports have been tested? Different USB cable? Plugging in another device (like a USB headset) to see if that powers on docked? doing all these tests will determine if it's the dock, switch or the controller that's at fault. Hopefully it's nothing major.

If they got a USB-C OTG cable, they can try a usb headset.. In case it's the controller I wouldn't plug that in directly to the switch.
I've just sent your response to them. Just awaiting theirs. Thanks for the advice!
 
  • Like
Reactions: xYuunax

Site & Scene News

Popular threads in this forum

General chit-chat
Help Users
  • False_Hope @ False_Hope:
    I forgot how to make a thread '-'
  • K3Nv3 @ K3Nv3:
    Buy a needle and thread it through the loop
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    hello!
  • Plazorn @ Plazorn:
    How are you @Kirbydogs ?
    +2
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    Good, thank you for asking! And you?
  • Plazorn @ Plazorn:
    I’m actually feeling pretty good today, maybe it’ll be a good week after all
    +1
  • SylverReZ @ SylverReZ:
    @Plazorn, Ah that's good. I'm doing well. :)
    +2
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    That'd be nice!
    +1
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    Ah, customizing the web feels refreshing.
  • Plazorn @ Plazorn:
    What are you customizing @Kirbydogs ?
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    Not much at the moment
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    Changed the "Account Upgrades" text to "Upgrade your Account" and changed the chatroom text from "General Chit-Chat" to "Chatroom"
  • K3Nv3 @ K3Nv3:
    We're getting crap to of rain already lost power twice
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    Oof, hope everything goes well
  • Plazorn @ Plazorn:
    @Kirbydogs the good “ole inspect command am I right?
    +1
  • Plazorn @ Plazorn:
    @K3Nv3 I’ve had rain in my area as well, but thankfully no power outages
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    Haha, lol. Tampermonkey does the job well.
    +1
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    H-Hey! What happened to my "Chat" text? It erased it! Aww!
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    Ah well, guess you can't get everything in life
  • K3Nv3 @ K3Nv3:
    Hoping something fall through the roof for renters insurance claims
  • Plazorn @ Plazorn:
    Call an airstrike on your house with your ‘Temp Patron perks @K3Nv3
    +1
  • K3Nv3 @ K3Nv3:
    Reports of hail in some areas
  • Kirbydogs @ Kirbydogs:
    Oh no, a thunderstorm! *Starts the Tesla Coil*
  • K3Nv3 @ K3Nv3:
    Shape is sus
    Screenshot-20250519-164756-FOX-Weather.jpg
    K3Nv3 @ K3Nv3: Shape is sus