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PlayAbility on Nintendo Switch

Two receiver options for Switch and Switch 2.

All connections require PlayAbility running on a Windows PC.

Get the Windows app

8BitDo Micro

Simplest setup

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

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

View on Amazon.fr

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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.

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

Find on Amazon.fr

Raspberry Pi Pico 2 W

Tested by PlayAbility

Find on Amazon.fr

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