Connecting Quadstick Controller to Nintendo Switch Console

Set-Up Difficulty: Medium

The Quadstick is compatible with the Nintendo Switch when set to mode 5, which emulates the Nintendo Pro Controller. This configuration allows the Nintendo Switch to recognize the Quadstick as a Nintendo Pro Controller. However, this setup only works for the Switch and not the Switch 2 console. To use the Quadstick with either the Switch or Switch 2, an adapter such as the Mayflash Magic-X or Brook XE2 Adapter is required. The Quadstick simply plugs into one of these adapters and it “tricks” the Switch into think the Quadstick is a Nintendo Pro Controller. Pro controller wired communication will need to be turned on for either method to work on the Nintendo Switch console. Follow the directions in the video or directions listed below to configure the Quadstick to work with the Nintendo Switch console.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SET UP WITHOUT AN ADAPTER

Step 1: Program the Quadstick gaming spreadsheet to run in mode 5 and load it onto the Quadstick. To do this, go the preferences tab on the spreadsheet and set a value of 5 under “enable_DS3_emulation”. Alternatively, you can download one of the sample Nintendo Switch spreadsheets for the Quadstick, which already have the mode set to mode 5. Important: Do not set this profile as the default profile on the Quadstick, set it as a different profile.

Step 2: Turn on Pro Controller Wired Communication by going onto the Nintendo Switch in System Settings > Controller and Sensors > Turn on Pro Controller Wired Communication

Step 3: Plug the Quadstick into the Nintendo Switch console in the USB ports. Note that the A button on the Quadstick needs to be activated within 45 seconds after plugging it in or the Nintendo Switch may go into sleep mode. Detailed directions can be found on the Quadstick website.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETUP WITH AN ADAPTER

First, turn on Pro Controller Wired Communication by going onto the Nintendo Switch in System Settings > Controller and Sensors > Turn on Pro Controller Wired Communication. Then, simply plug the Quadstick into the Mayflash Magic-X or Brook XE2 Adapter and then plug it into the USB port on the Nintendo Switch.