Steam is not detecting my Switch Pro controller properly, detects as X360

[MapleSyzurp]

Hi I've been having some issues with my Switch Pro controller on Steam.
Previously, my controller would work fine and be detected as a Switch Pro controller when *plugged in only*.
If I connected it wirelessly using a "Mayflash Magic-NS" USB dongle for some reason it instead is detected as an X360 controller. I am unable to change this despite only selecting the "Nintendo Switch Pro" option in controller configurations; and even force remapping the buttons does not seem to switch the mapping of X/Y and A/B in games like Elden Ring. When I check the controller in Big Picture settings it always shows as an Xbox controller (wheras plugged in it would properly identify as a Switch Pro). I attempted to use the Nintendo Button mapping option but it doesn't seem to change when enabled/disabled.

I attempted to fix this after troubleshooting online by updating my Switch Pro controller through the actual Nintendo Switch console, and checking if I had any bizarre USB BIOS settings (I didn't seem to). Ever since doing this, my Switch Pro controller is no longer recognized when plugged into my PC - it can only connect to the Magic-NS stick and is always detected as a X360 controller so A/B and X/Y are always inverted in-game.

I am going to try connecting through my mobo bluetooth and some other things, but perhaps someone knows of a fix. I've found a few issues online but nothing this specific.

Any help regarding this would be greatly appreciated.

Here are my specs:
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: B450M DS3H WIFI V2
BIOS: F1 (type: UEFI)
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor (16 CPUs), ~3.6GHz
Memory: 16384MB RAM
Display: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Controller: Nintendo Switch Pro
Additional Hardware: Mayflash MAGIC-NS wireless adapter

[MapleSyzurp]

I just tried connecting via Bluetooth in the motherboard, it is detected correctly as a Switch Pro controller however the input lag is unbearable. When the Magic-NS stick works it is much more responsive.

EDIT: I managed to get the wire working again with the use of BetterJoyForCemu, I booted the app in order for it to detect the plugged in Pro controller. It still detects as an X360 if connected wirelessly, though.

[󠁳⁧⁧ jucaTHOR]

Hey, man.
Did you have any "saving" options for your controller?

https://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/11/3183488224891574586/

[_I_]

steam -> settings -> controller -> [general]
make sure nintendo is ticked, and the controller is listed

steam -> settings -> controller
[bpm/desktop/chord] check the mappings for each, and set them as desired for each
steam -> library -> right click on game -> properties -> controller tab
make sure its enabled if you want to use it
steam -> library -> select game -> controller config
map it as desired or browse configs and pick one to use

each game and desktop/bpm/chord can have their own config for each controller

[MapleSyzurp]

Hi thanks for suggestions.

I don't seem to have any 'saving' options although I do notice it loads the Bandai Namco configurations when I load Elden Ring - it will load the Switch profile when plugged or the x360 one when wireless.

Here's what my options look like-

Controller Plugged In (Working as Intended):

In steam > settings > controller (General Controller Settings): Shows Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on detected list. Switch Pro Configuration Support and Use Nintendo Button Layout are the only options checked.

In Elden Ring properties > Controller tab: I have Enable Steam Input and it shows Nintendo Switch selected in the Steam Input Status list.

In Elden Ring > Controller Config: It's using the Bandai Namco official switch profile


Controller Wireless using MAGIC-NS PC Input (Detects as X360):

In steam > settings > controller (General Controller Settings): Shows Xbox 360 Controller on the detected list. Switch Pro configuration Support and Use Nintendo Button Layout are still the only options checked.

In Elden Ring properties > controller tab: Enable Steam Input is selected and Xbox Controller is selected in the Steam Input Status list. It doesn't seem like I can select the Switch controller from here, either.

In Elden Ring > Controller config: It's using the Bandai Namco official x360 profile. Switching profiles will mess up in-game button prompts as it thinks A/B and X/Y are inverted.

Should I use bluetooth, the results are a mix of both scenarios. It shows as both a Switch Controller and a X360 controller simultaneously in these menus and while the button mapping for the controller is correct, the bluetooth connection is shoddy and input lag is unbearable.

I don't see what could be overwriting the configs/profiles when it's wireless, it works fine plugged in. It may have something to do with the MAGIC-NS stick however I haven't seen issues regarding it - it should be plug & play, it worked flawlessly on my older desktop as well.

[_I_]

Originally posted by MapleSusurp:

:snip:
In Elden Ring > Controller Config: It's using the Bandai Namco official switch profile

this is where you made the mistake, do not run the game
steam -> library -> select game -> click 'controller config' under the gear icon
or right click on game -> manage -> controller config

you can map the controller buttons/sticks as xbox or k/m inputs

[Mr Damage]

This is an ongoing issue with PS4/DualShock controller as well. I haven't played ATS since the last steam update. Look through the forums, and you will see that there are a lot of people with controller connection issues. Players using bluetooth console controllers must make up a large percentage of the Steam and ATS/ETS user base. Instead of endless "Ride with me" videos, SCS should produce some videos on connecting console controllers.