MAYFLASH Magic-NS Lite Wireless Bluetooth USB Adapter for Switch, Switch 2, Windows, Steam Deck, macOS, Raspberry Pi, Compatible with Xbox Series X & S Bluetooth Controller, PS5 Controller and More

---Update:--- My Magic-NS adapter has been working perfectly for nearly 4 years, but I recently ran into an issue and am updating to help others. I've been using the same Xbox One S controller with the Magic-NS adapter on my Switch since my original review without ever updating the firmware on either. I got an Xbox Elite Series 2 for Christmas and had difficulties switching my new controller to the Magic-NS adapter via bluetooth. This is how I got it to work: 1. The Xbox One S controller that I had been using wirelessly with the adapter had become bugged. The controller would not disconnect from the adapter and would also not reset. In order to solve this, I connected my Xbox One S controller to my PC via USB cable and updated the firmware on the controller. This caused the controller to change from classic Bluetooth to BLE, which effectively disconnected the controller from the adapter. 2. I updated my Magic-NS adapter to the latest version by connecting it to my PC and following the instructions that it came with. 3. I connected my Xbox Elite Series 2 controller to my PC via USB cable and reverted the firmware so that it uses classic Bluetooth instead of BLE. I then plugged the Magic-NS adapter back into my Switch dock, made sure it was on the purple setting and attempted to sync the controller wirelessly once again and was successful. It's important to note that it takes much longer for the Elite Series 2 controller to wirelessly connect to the Magic-NS adapter than the One S controller. Once synced, it stays that way. It's been working flawlessly ever since! ---Original Review--- Boy, am I glad I bought this! After purchasing a Switch at the beginning of the year, I was checking out all of the great accessories that are available and wanted to get a controller to use for when I have it docked instead of always having to use the joycons. I quickly learned that many controllers for the Switch run rampant with problems as well as being ridiculously overpriced (looking at you, Switch Pro Controller). While I wouldn't mind spending money on something of good quality, I just can't purchase something that so many consumers report stopped working right after the return window / warranty runs out. So I decided to have a look at some adapters. I have many Xbox controllers because I own a 360, One S and Series X. I've always preferred the design of an Xbox controller over anything else and thought it would be ideal to be able to use one with my Switch. Upon receiving my product, I was pleased to find that I didn't need to connect it to my pc for any updates for it to work properly. I'm currently using my Xbox One S controller and all I had to do was put the adapter on the purple setting and enable Switch Pro mode on the console. The adapter fits perfectly in the back of the Switch's dock and after about 5 months of using it, it has never disconnected or given me any issues. I like that I can adjust the vibration on the controller to make it stronger or weaker depending on what game I'm playing. There are a few things that I think would improve this product: 1.) Turning on the Xbox controller doesn't take the Switch out of sleep mode like it does with the console it's intended for. You have to wake the Switch up via the home button on the joycon. 2.) After putting the Switch to sleep, the controller stays on. I remove the battery pack to turn it off instead of waiting forever for it to eventually go to sleep thus unnecessarily draining the charge on the battery pack. 3.) I have the button mapping for the controller set to reflect how an Xbox controller should work. While it does save my preset, I have to go into the settings and select it each time I use the controller because it defaults to Nintendo's settings. Regardless of the improvements I feel would make the adapter better, it's important to remember that controllers for other consoles have never been intended to work on a Switch; so the fact that the adapter does just that makes this a genius hack and excellent accessory for the Switch. Despite the minor inconveniences I mentioned, I'm grateful to have found this product and recommend it to anyone who doesn't want to waste money on the low quality, overpriced controllers that Nintendo licenses.

Works as advertised. Easy to use. Ps5 dulsense wireless edge pro controller able use on switch only downside is you cant switch controller profiles or adjust edge controller settings like u can on ps5 but kinda expected that. But all in all gets the job done

I'll preface this review by saying I've really only tested the adapter's functionality with a Wii U Pro controller on a Switch console, and I don't have any experience trying it out with other systems' controllers or using it for gaming on a PC. Now to the rest of my review. Since Nintendo still isn't officially supporting Wii U Pro controllers on the Switch console at the time of writing this, for anyone who finds the various Switch controllers to be less than ideal or not to their preference, enter this handy (and fairly affordable) 3rd party solution. Now bear in mind that if Nintendo REALLY wanted to, they could ban all users of this device and/or brick your Switch console for using "unauthorized third party devices", so understand that before you purchase this there is always such a possibility, however unlikely it may seem. However with that said, I've been using this adapter on a regular basis for over 9 months now, and have had zero issues with it after getting it set up properly, and that includes even after a number of Switch system updates have been performed while it was in active use. When I first got this adapter, I recall that the Wii U Pro controller wasn't working right out of the box, and having to go to the manufacturer's website and download a firmware update for the adapter with it connected to a Windows PC. The download and subsequent installation process for the adapter's firmware was simple, and after that I haven't had any issues with my Wii U Pro controller working with the Switch since then. I will note that for my experience at least, the power button on the Wii U Pro controller doesn't turn the Switch console on or off, and I have to use the one on the Switch itself, but that's not much of an issue to me personally. Your experience may vary, but it's something to keep in mind. It's also worth noting that because this requires a USB port, you'll be unable to use the adapter while playing the Switch in handheld or tabletop modes, only while it is seated in the dock and you are playing on your TV. You are able to charge a Wii U Pro controller either in the pass-through USB slot at the end of the adapter, or in the Switch's second front USB port just fine while playing. It doesn't trip it up charging from one USB port and using the adapter from the other port. I prefer this way myself because the adapter is a bit long and trying to use the pass through USB port on it feels to me like you have to be careful so you don't accidentally unplug the adapter or damage it in any way. It's doable, but it just seems a bit delicate and I'm much more comfortable using the second USB port to charge instead, that way I don't have to worry about jostling the adapter around. One potentially helpful thing that I discovered by accident was that if you are using a Wii U Pro controller, you can simulate the functions of the "capture/screenshot" button found on Switch controllers by pressing the + and - buttons on the Wii U Pro controller at the same time. Instead of whatever the normal functions of + and - are in that game, it will take a screenshot when you press them both. There is also a way to take advantage of the video capture feature using this as well, as I did that once by accident when I was trying to take a screenshot, but I wasn't quite sure how I did it. I think it may have been some kind of short delay press of the second button or perhaps holding the two buttons down. I don't use the video capture feature of the Switch personally, so I wasn't too worried about figuring it out for myself, but it does seem possible, and perhaps someone else has figured it out and can clarify the details for those who are interested. If you're like me and none of the Switch controllers are quite comfortable enough for you (I tried three different ones, Joycons, Switch Pro, and the wired Hori officially licensed gamepad, none of them comfortable enough for me during longer play sessions), or you don't want to break the bank spending $60+ on a Switch Pro controller, or maybe you just really prefer controllers from a different console, this adapter will allow you to enjoy the Switch console on your own terms and not break the bank. And I can personally vouch for 9 months and counting of success using this device with my Wii U Pro controller on my Switch, even in online multiplayer games like Splatoon 2 with no issues, so here's hoping it will work for many more months/years to come (or that Nintendo just starts officially supporting Wii U Pro controllers on the Switch someday. That would be alright with me too.)

I bought this adapter because I wanted to use my old Xbox 360 Afterglow controller with my Switch. I haven't been disappointed. The Afterglow controller worked immediately upon plugging it in with no additional setup. I've also tried a few of my wireless Xbox One controllers (note that only the newer models with Bluetooth work). Setting these up wasn't the most intuitive process, but it was simple enough. You'll need to consult the instructions or watch a tutorial your first time. If you plan to use an Xbox controller, note that the Switch's A/B and X/Y buttons are reversed. The adapter has a built-in feature to accommodate for the discrepancy. Pressing a specific button combo will functionally reverse the buttons so that what is displayed on the screen (e.g. "Press A to start") will correspond to the appropriate button on the Xbox controller. This can be troublesome in some games that use a button diagram rather than listing letters (like in MarioKart). Still, it's a nice feature. It's also important to note that rumble is NOT supported with wireless Xbox One controllers. Rumble does, however, work weith USB controllers, like my Afterglow. It's great! I do have a few minor complaints. First and foremost, the LED light is a little too bright. Even worse, it NEVER stops blinking if you're using a USB controller. Put a sleep timer on that thing, Mayflash! The adapter also just "feels" cheap and wiggles around a little too much when inserted into one of the Switch's USB ports. It stays put, but I don't like it. I'm also not crazy about the beige color of the device. This isn't a big deal if you plan to use the USB port on the inside of the dock (which works quite well if you're using a wireless controller, I might add). Overall, this crafty adapter works well, but there is nothing premium about its construction or look.

Work as advertised. I can now use my xbox controller with my PC. Almost no latency!

Finally, I can use my Elite Controller with the Switch! Connecting to the dongle takes a little longer than I would like, but once it connects, it works like a charm. There is an option to swap the layout of the face buttons so that they match the actual layout of the controller. However, this has to be done every time you reconnect it to the adaptor, though you can get past this minor annoyance by setting up a profile in the Accessories app if you're using an Elite Controller like I am. I do have a note and a warning: 1. Any controller connected to the dongle can't be used to wake the Switch. On top of that, the dongle powers off anytime the Switch goes into sleep mode, and can take up to 20 seconds to reconnect when the Switch wakes up. If you're going wired, then this isn't an issue (more on that later). But if you're wireless, then be a little patient once your system wakes up. Another thing to note is that if you are using the Series 2 Elite Controller (or any controller with an internal battery) and you are wiring your controller to the dongle, be sure to sure to unplug your controller any time the system goes to sleep. If not, then the controller will continue to draw power from the adaptor and it will stop working for awhile. I had this happen to me the first time I tried to use my controller wired and thought that I fried the adaptor! Thankfully, it started to work again a few minutes after leaving it plugged in with the system on. This should be considered a limitation of the Switch hardware and not the dongle itself, as this issue does not occur with the dongle connected to a PC that allows USB power in standby. Overall, I STRONGLY recommend this dongle if you wanted to use you fancy controller with the Switch. EDIT: Turns out that USB controllers CAN be used to wake the Switch while in docked mode. If you're using a wired network adaptor then the USB ports will turn back on when the Switch is put into sleep mode, allowing you to wake the system by pressing the HOME button on the controller. I tested this with both an Xbox one S, Elite Series 2 and a PS4 controller. There is still a delay when waking the Switch with a wireless controller, but wired USB controllers will allow you to wake the system almost instantly. Definitely upped my review a star because of this, because now I can use my Elite Series 2 controller with my Xbox ONE, PC and my Nintendo Switch. I can't recommend this product enough!

Edit: December 2020 They *were* working wonderfully but a couple of weeks ago something updated on Sony's end that made the joycons unusable due to the fact that the right analog stick no longer registers. At. All. I have tried this model and the NS Pro with multiple sets of joy cons on both the PS3 and PS4 and it is the same issue every single time. The buttons all work, the joy cons both sync but that right stick doesn't do a damned thing. I have attempted to contact Mayflash to alert them to the issue but until they push out an update of their own that fixes the problem I honestly cannot recommend this adapter for any joy con users out there. Here's to hoping that they fix this quickly and, when they do, I will update this review again but until then, best to steer clear of these for now. Original review: So, I have issues with my hands that make using Xbox/Playstation controllers painful. They are just too big and the resistance on the sticks is just too high. After awhile, my hands just hurt. For days- if not weeks after the fact. They just set off underlying problems I have learned to live with. This means that the Nintendo joycons have been an absolute godsend to me. I have, for the first time in *years* been able to play games again like a real person! Needless to say that we started looking for ways to get them to work for me so, I looked for an adapter thinking maybe we could get it to work with one of the old MMOs I used to play before my issues developed. Sadly, almost all of the ones I saw that said "works with joy cons" meant, it connects *one*. Dude. I can do that with a bluetooth dongle, why would I pay you for that???!!! Smh. But, I can confirm: THIS ONE LETS THE JOY CONS WORK LIKE JOY CONS!!! This means you're holding both and playing like you have one full controller just like they work on a Switch. I got them working with my computer on Steam and on a PS3. In fact, the old PS3 that the husband was going to get rid of is now mine. :D Now, *because* they're joy cons and *because* that's- well, weird, there are a couple minor... not problems but... quirks I guess? That I have noticed in playing with this adapter for several weeks now: 1) Set up is obviously going to be a little cranky. I don't know if it was user error or just the stick but, for whatever reason, whenever I go to sync the joycons it takes a few times of syncing one and trying them both before, sync one and try them both a couple of times before they both finally light up as active and connected. Good News- once synced, the stick doesn't loose that unless I change it to computer mode or the joy con is synced to another device/looses charge, whatever. In fact, that's quirk #2) If, for whatever reason, the joycons don't both connect when I turn on the PS3 or the joycons go to sleep and I have to wake them up- DO NOT TOUCH THAT BUTTON ON THE SIDE!!!! Trust me. Life is waaaay easier if I just pull out the stick and put it back in. Wait 3 flashes and then press buttons on the joycons. This connects them again. At most, I have only had to try this maybe 2 or 3 times when it was being stubborn for a total of maybe 30 seconds to be up and running again. It's muuuch faster and easier then trying to resync with the side button because that can take several minutes. Lol. I haven't had any issues with lag or losing connection. Like I said, it just gets confused once in awhile if the joycons go to sleep- like when I leave the game paused too long or the PS3 is off completely overnight. Like I said though, pull out the stick slighly until it turns off, shove it back in, wait three flashes and hit buttons on both joycons. Boom, reconnected and done. It's a weird little quirk because it doesn't affect game play and, honestly, I chalk a good 80-90% of it to user error but, still, I mention it because I figure that if there's one as dumb as me then there might be others. Lol. Still, all that being said: thank you for making this! It's giving at least one disabled gamer her games back! And, also, I canNOT wait until I get the PS4 stick you guys make and I can wrestle my husband's PS4 from him. (Insert evil giggle here). :D

Works great! plug and play! I can play Nintendo Switch games with a Wii U Pro controller now. This is so cool