How to Use Nintendo Switch Controllers on Mac (OS 12 Monterey and Earlier)

In this video, we'll show you how to connect and use a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Nintendo Switch Joy-Con on your Mac for gaming. NOTE: This video was made before OS 13 "Ventura", which has native compatibility with the Pro Controller and the Joy-Cons. I'll have a video on that hopefully soon

00:00 - Intro
00:53 - Connect the Pro Controller
01:53 - Connect the Joy-Con
02:37 - Steam and the Pro Controller
04:43 - Using the controllers for non-Steam Games
06:13 - Using the Joy-Con
07:05 - Using the Pro Controller

UPDATE: Thanks to ChrisW in the comments for this tip: If Joystick Mapper doesn't seem to be connecting to your controller, you may need to grant it Accessibility permissions to make it work. Go to the System Preferences app, then select the "Security & Privacy" pane. Once open, select the privacy tab, and scroll down in the left hand sidebar and select "Accessibility. Unlock the pane using the padlock in the bottom left corner if need be, then press the '+' sign. You will be able to select Joystick Mapper from the Applications folder. When it's added to the pane, make sure the checkbox next to it is selected. Then restart Joystick Mapper.

Software Used:
Joystick Mapper: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/joystic...

Hardware Used:
Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons: https://amzn.to/3cJoBo7

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller: https://www.amazon.com/Nintendo-Switc...

USB-C cable: https://amzn.to/3rZqnrN

USB-C to USB-A Adapter: https://amzn.to/3bUMmuk


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