> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.cronuszen.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.cronuszen.com/supported-devices/switch.md).

# Nintendo Switch®

Cronus Zen™ supports the Nintendo Switch® console and all official Nintendo® controllers.

Any supported device works with your Nintendo Switch® through the Cronus Zen™, including [controllers](/supported-devices/controller.md), [mice](/supported-devices/mice.md), and [keyboards](/supported-devices/keyboard.md).

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### <i class="fa-gamepad-modern">:gamepad-modern:</i> Consoles <a href="#consoles" id="consoles"></a>

| Model                 |                 Supported                 |
| --------------------- | :---------------------------------------: |
| Nintendo Switch®      | <mark style="color:green;">**Yes**</mark> |
| Nintendo Switch® OLED | <mark style="color:green;">**Yes**</mark> |
| Nintendo Switch® Lite | <mark style="color:green;">**Yes**</mark> |

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### <i class="fa-gear">:gear:</i> Required console setting <a href="#wired-comms" id="wired-comms"></a>

Pro Controller Wired Communication must be enabled, or the Cronus Zen™ will not pair with the console.

**System Settings → Controllers and Sensors → Pro Controller Wired Communication → On**

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### <i class="fa-plug">:plug:</i> Power requirements <a href="#power" id="power"></a>

| Setup        | Requirement                                                           |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **TV dock**  | The 15 V power supply must be connected, or the Zen will not power on |
| **Handheld** | A USB-C OTG adapter is required                                       |

{% hint style="warning" %}
Your controller may not charge while connected through the Zen. Make sure it is fully charged, or has fresh batteries, to prevent disconnections.
{% endhint %}

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### <i class="fa-shuffle">:shuffle:</i> Crossover <a href="#crossover" id="crossover"></a>

Non-Nintendo® USB controllers connect to the Zen's **A3** port.

{% hint style="info" %}
Unlike other consoles, the Nintendo Switch® does **not** need an authentication controller in **A1**.
{% endhint %}

| Controller           | Connection                                             |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Nintendo Switch®** | Bluetooth® — hold the **SYNC** button for pairing mode |
| **DualShock®4**      | Bluetooth® — hold **SHARE** + **PS** for pairing mode  |
| **DualSense™**       | USB only — no Bluetooth® support                       |
| **Xbox®**            | USB, or wireless with the Xbox® Wireless Adapter       |
| **Astro® C40**       | Adapter in **A3**                                      |

Full pairing procedures: [Wireless](/quick-start-and-downloads/step-3-controller-compatibility/wireless.md)

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### <i class="fa-headset">:headset:</i> Headset support <a href="#headsets" id="headsets"></a>

The Joy-Con and Wireless Pro controllers have no wired headset connection. When the Switch® is docked, the Cronus Zen™ enables wired headset support through a DualSense™, DualShock®4, or Xbox® controller instead.

Connect the controller to **A3**.

| Controller                 |                    TODO                   |                    TODO                   |
| -------------------------- | :---------------------------------------: | :---------------------------------------: |
| DualShock®4 v1 (CUH-ZCT1X) |   <mark style="color:red;">**No**</mark>  |   <mark style="color:red;">**No**</mark>  |
| DualShock®4 v2 (CUH-ZCT2X) | <mark style="color:green;">**Yes**</mark> | <mark style="color:green;">**Yes**</mark> |
| DualSense™                 | <mark style="color:green;">**Yes**</mark> |   <mark style="color:red;">**No**</mark>  |
| Xbox Series X\|S®          | <mark style="color:green;">**Yes**</mark> |   <mark style="color:red;">**No**</mark>  |
| Xbox® One                  | <mark style="color:green;">**Yes**</mark> |   <mark style="color:red;">**No**</mark>  |

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### <i class="fa-circle-check">:circle-check:</i> Check the connection <a href="#check" id="check"></a>

Open **Controllers** from the Switch® menu and look at the icon.

* **USB shown** — the Switch® is correctly synced to the Zen
* **USB not shown** — tap the Zen's reset button to resynchronize

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