Controls that work for you

PlayAbility on Nintendo Switch

Bring your PlayAbility controls to Switch and Switch 2. Set up your controls on a Windows PC, then send them to your console through a small receiver.

All connections require PlayAbility running on a Windows PC.

Get the Windows app

Find your way to play

Build your controls in PlayAbility. Windows app shown.

Find your way to play

Start with the connection that fits your equipment. Each guide walks you through the setup.

8BitDo Micro

Simplest setup

The Micro connects to your PC by USB and sends your controls to the Switch over Bluetooth.

Your controls, from PC to game

Windows PC · PlayAbility
USB → 8BitDo Micro
Bluetooth → Switch / Switch 2

What you need

8BitDo Micro
USB-C data cable
PlayAbility firmware installed with the in-app updater

Before choosing

The Micro cannot wake the console.
Motion, vibration, and analog trigger values are not supported.

Open Micro setup guide

Where to get it

8BitDo Micro

Tested by PlayAbility

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Pico receiver

A Pico W or Pico 2 W receives your controls over Bluetooth and sends them to the Switch by USB.

Your controls, from PC to game

Windows PC · PlayAbility
Bluetooth → Pico receiver
USB → Switch / Switch 2

What you need

Raspberry Pi Pico W or Pico 2 W
USB data cable
PlayAbility Switch firmware matching your Pico board

Before choosing

The receiver must stay powered and connected to the Switch by USB.

Open Pico receiver setup guide

Where to get it

Raspberry Pi Pico W

Tested by PlayAbility

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Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W

Tested by PlayAbility

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