Nintendo Switch Joy Cons Work With Windows And Macos

This occurs because the Joy-Cons use Bluetoooth to connect to the Switch. Nintendo’s Wii remotes also worked on PCs because they were identified as Bluetooth controllers. Late last year, Microsoft refreshed its Xbox One controller to work with PCs over Bluetooth, and Sony’s PS4 controller can also be used in that manner. Williams wrote that the controllers simply work once connected, and shared a picture of him playing Ms. Pac-Man in an emulator. On Windows, you’ll need keymapping software like JoyToKey to get the buttons to register keyboard and mouse commands. MORE: Here Are the Best PC Game Controllers We were able to pair the Joy-Cons with both Windows and macOS seamlessly. Pressing a pairing button (between the SR and SL buttons on the side) made them show up in both system’s Bluetooth menus, and there’s no password or code necessary to pair them. Photo Credit: Jeremy Lips / Laptop Mag

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