Switch Pro Controller not seen by Steam or PC in general.

[FriendKevo]

Hi, I just built my first real PC after my 2012 laptop was really just struggling to do much of anything. One of the things I was able to do however was connect a Switch Pro controller via USB to play Rocket League, and ever since setting up the new PC I can't get Steam or my computer in general to see my controller. I've read every thread I can find on the topic, can't seem to find a solution. Some people say it just magically started working one day. Getting pretty frustrated and would appreciate any help anybody can provide.

[The Bunnywitch]

Hi. i'm sorry if this is a bit late, have you tried first disconnecting your switch pro controller from the nintendo switch console (if it's connected) ?

to make sure that it is definitely disconnected, open the setting to add a new controller on your switch. then just use the 2 joy cons that came with your switch and complete the setup. to prevent that the pro controller couples with your switch afterwards, turn off your switch by holding the power button for a few seconds, going under "power option" and turning the console off.

now your controller should be decoupled from the switch console and if you connect it to your pc via USB it should recognize it.

[FriendKevo]

Thanks for the response! I did wonder if that was an issue but it had no problem jumping back and forth between my Switch and my old laptop.

I did find a solution, although an unexpected one. Figured I’d share it with anyone who might be having the same issue. I tried several fixes but the only thing that worked was downloading x360ce, the program read the controller immediately, causing Steam and even Windows to read it immediately afterwards. 😀 Catch me on Rocket League. ⚽️ 🚙