Installation
First, you need to install dkms-hid-nintendo, a Nintendo HID kernel module:
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Then, you need joycond, a userspace driver which manages the controllers and exposes their motion inputs.
On a fresh install, you might need to install the libevdev library first:
Switch Pro Controller Pc
Then install the joycond itself:
Usage
Just like in a Nintendo Switch, after you connect it to Retropie through Bluetooth in the Retropie Menu (press the button next to the USB-C port to put the controller in pairing mode), you'll need to press triggers to select the position. After you press any button and the player indicator lights start blinking, do the following:
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Driver Download
| Position/Controller | Buttons to press |
|---|---|
| One Joycon, Horizontal | Press SR+SL |
| One Joycon, Vertical | Press L and ZL or R and ZR |
| Two Joycons/Pro Controller | Press L or ZL and R or ZR |