<input type="hidden" id="_wpnonce" name="_wpnonce" value="fcc503136d" /><input type="hidden" name="_wp_http_referer" value="/blog/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/27264" /><input type="hidden" id="_wpnonce" name="_wpnonce" value="fcc503136d" /><input type="hidden" name="_wp_http_referer" value="/blog/wp-json/wp/v2/posts/27264" />{"id":27264,"date":"2019-06-21T00:08:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T14:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businesslegions.com\/blog\/?p=27264"},"modified":"2020-04-13T11:55:51","modified_gmt":"2020-04-13T01:55:51","slug":"how-to-connect-the-ps3-controller-to-the-nintendo-switch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businesslegions.com\/blog\/2019\/06\/21\/how-to-connect-the-ps3-controller-to-the-nintendo-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO CONNECT THE PS3 CONTROLLER TO THE NINTENDO SWITCH"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--CusAds0--><p>Our family has a Nintendo Switch with only the 2 Joycon controllers that came with the Switch. I decided to look at getting extra controllers but I noticed we had 2 PS3 controllers from the Sony Playstation 3. After some research, I discovered there are Bluetooth dongles that allow the PS3 controllers to connect to the Nintendo Switch. I decided to try one to see if it worked.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27283\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions - 8BitDo PS3 Controller Nintendo Switch\" width=\"1088\" height=\"612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch.jpg?strip=all 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-300x169.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-768x432.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-178x100.jpg?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1152 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I ended up buying 2 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wireless-Bluetooth-Adapter-Nintendo-Switch-Raspberry\/dp\/B0786JC6VW\/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?keywords=8bitdo&amp;pd_rd_i=B0786JC6VW&amp;pd_rd_r=c6c39426-c276-4eef-a1d4-d381cedd0134&amp;pd_rd_w=bLxf2&amp;pd_rd_wg=ZwkJb&amp;pf_rd_p=0bc35c17-1e0d-4808-b361-20ab11b00973&amp;pf_rd_r=0HVH861AK9TZGEKN3MJ5&amp;qid=1560684095&amp;s=gateway&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=awhimsylife-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;linkId=59d4c01eac4434939e50c3e64dd87291&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">8BitDo<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=awhimsylife-20&amp;l=ur2&amp;o=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/> dongles. You can buy these from here:<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width: 120px; height: 240px;\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;OneJS=1&amp;Operation=GetAdHtml&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;source=ss&amp;ref=as_ss_li_til&amp;ad_type=product_link&amp;tracking_id=businesslegions-20&amp;marketplace=amazon&amp;region=US&amp;placement=B0786JC6VW&amp;asins=B0786JC6VW&amp;linkId=d34aa752dcb7f094fb0a9208bebd5aa0&amp;show_border=true&amp;link_opens_in_new_window=true\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>When I received the 8BitDo dongles I needed to sync the devices to the controllers. To do this you need to follow these steps in this order:<\/p>\n<p>1. Download drivers for your PC. The latest drivers from the website didn&#8217;t work correctly so when I contacted 8BitDo using Facebook messenger they advised to use the older version. Here&#8217;s the link: <a href=\"http:\/\/download.8bitdo.com\/Tools\/Receiver\/8Bitdo_PS3_Tool_Win_V1.1.zip?fbclid=IwAR2k3OJSjItpAkyMNYnRqnYpOi6s8Q8U3aQW2Bp6Td-oLDYTwh-4QOqJn5E\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lynx-mode=\"hover\" data-lynx-uri=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fdownload.8bitdo.com%2FTools%2FReceiver%2F8Bitdo_PS3_Tool_Win_V1.1.zip%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2k3OJSjItpAkyMNYnRqnYpOi6s8Q8U3aQW2Bp6Td-oLDYTwh-4QOqJn5E&amp;h=AT2dID2kefDH4iJ9pS4fvXJqLawcKzqZTWhAewC5ipdHtOKxLz5PFNrBM8J5Xtt6DI5902nlPhXm0Ocr4rlXno237_4d9vbfbj69b5jDD9_FQd2q4qmgCY_IuzICAT5lg90\">download.8bitdo.com\/Tools\/Receiver\/8Bitdo_PS3_Tool_Win_V1.1.zip<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Extract the files and run<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27279 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install.png?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions - 8BitDo Insert PS3 Controller Connected install\" width=\"882\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install.png?strip=all 882w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install-300x175.png?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install-768x448.png?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install-178x104.png?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install.png?strip=all&amp;w=352 352w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install.png?strip=all&amp;w=529 529w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install.png?strip=all&amp;w=705 705w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-install.png?strip=all&amp;w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 882px) 100vw, 882px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Plug the 8BitDo whilst pressing the sync button. The drivers will be installed for the 8BitDo. If the drivers are installed correctly you will see the &#8220;Retro Receiver Connected&#8221; button go dark red<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27275 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Retro-Receiver-Connected.png?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions - 8BitDo Retro Receiver Connected\" width=\"419\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Retro-Receiver-Connected.png?strip=all 419w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Retro-Receiver-Connected-300x233.png?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Retro-Receiver-Connected-178x138.png?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Retro-Receiver-Connected.png?strip=all&amp;w=83 83w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/p><!--CusAds0-->\n<p>4. Only if step 3 worked, then proceed to this step. Connect the PS3 controller via a USB cable. Install the drivers for the PS3 controller.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27276 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected.png?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions - 8BitDo Insert PS3 Controller Connected\" width=\"424\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected.png?strip=all 424w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-300x233.png?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected-178x138.png?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Insert-PS3-Controller-Connected.png?strip=all&amp;w=84 84w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>5. If the drivers installed correctly you will also see the &#8220;Pair button&#8221; turn orange.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Pair.png?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions - 8BitDo Pair\" width=\"420\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Pair.png?strip=all 420w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Pair-300x236.png?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Pair-178x140.png?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-Pair.png?strip=all&amp;w=84 84w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Press the Pair button and if successful the message &#8220;Paired OK!&#8221; will be displayed. The 8BitDo and the PS3 Controller are now connected.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27278 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-8BitDo-and-the-PS3-Controller-are-now-connected-paired-ok.png?strip=all\" alt=\"The 8BitDo and the PS3 Controller are now connected paired ok\" width=\"420\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-8BitDo-and-the-PS3-Controller-are-now-connected-paired-ok.png?strip=all 420w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-8BitDo-and-the-PS3-Controller-are-now-connected-paired-ok-300x234.png?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-8BitDo-and-the-PS3-Controller-are-now-connected-paired-ok-178x139.png?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/The-8BitDo-and-the-PS3-Controller-are-now-connected-paired-ok.png?strip=all&amp;w=84 84w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Remove both the 8BitDo and the PS3 controller from the PC. <strong>On the Nintendo Switch make sure you enable &#8220;Pro Controller Wired Communication&#8221; (set to ON) by going to System Settings &#8211; Controllers and Sensors . Reboot the Nintendo Switch console by holding the power button for 10 seconds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31917\" title=\"Business Legions 8BitDo PS3 Controller Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Wired Enable\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions 8BitDo PS3 Controller Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Wired Enable\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable.jpg?strip=all 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable-300x169.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable-768x432.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable-178x100.jpg?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=384 384w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1152 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1536 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-8BitDo-PS3-Controller-Nintendo-Switch-Pro-Controller-Wired-Enable.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Connect the 8BitDo to the USB ports of the Nintendo Switch. Here&#8217;s a video showing that it&#8217;s working.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ct3R09hpSrg?rel=0&amp;controls=0&amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>7. You will see the Sync light on the 8BitDo flash orange. On the PS3 press the PS button and the orange flashing light to a solid orange &#8211; this means the PS3 is linked correctly.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27280 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions - Nintendo Switch PS3 8BitDo 1 feature\" width=\"1365\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature.jpg?strip=all 1365w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature-300x169.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature-768x432.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature-178x100.jpg?strip=all 178w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=546 546w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=819 819w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1092 1092w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-1-feature.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. Test the controllers<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27281 \" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-4-controllers.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"Business Legions - Nintendo Switch PS3 8BitDo 4 controllers\" width=\"606\" height=\"1077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-4-controllers.jpg?strip=all 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-4-controllers-169x300.jpg?strip=all 169w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-4-controllers-768x1365.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-4-controllers-100x178.jpg?strip=all 100w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-4-controllers.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=432 432w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-4-controllers.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=648 648w, https:\/\/cdn.businesslegions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Business-Legions-Nintendo-Switch-PS3-8BitDo-4-controllers.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=864 864w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I hope this helped and if it did please share it!<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: Make sure you turn on &#8220;Pro Controlller Wired Communication&#8221; on the Nintendo Switch.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lt-box\" style=\"border:1px solid #1d6a9e\"><div class=\"lt-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#2485C6;border-top:1px solid #a7cee8;text-shadow:1px 1px 0 #0b283b\">DO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU'VE READ?<\/div><div class=\"lt-box-content\">Join our subscription list and receive our content right in your mailbox. 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