Windows 10: Nintendo switch pro controller no longer working

Discus and support Nintendo switch pro controller no longer working in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; My pro controller is no longer recognized by steam, i didn't use it for months and now it's like even windows have trouble with it. It still makes the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Widek__, Aug 23, 2020.

  1. Nintendo switch pro controller no longer working


    My pro controller is no longer recognized by steam, i didn't use it for months and now it's like even windows have trouble with it. It still makes the sound of usb when i plug/unplug it but then it seems that the controller is only charging. I couldn't find anything about that issue online. Does anyone know how to fix that?

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    /u/Widek__, Aug 23, 2020
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  2. Nikhar_K Win User

    Nintendo Switch Pro Controller not being detected by Windows 10

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We appreciate your effort on this. We understand that when you connect the Nintendo Switch Pro controller to the computer, it is not being detected, we will look into this for you.



    However, it would be great if you can help us with the details requested below:



    • Does the Nintendo Switch Pro controller gets detected in any other computer?
    • Were you able to use the Nintendo Switch Pro controller earlier on your current computer?
    • Is any other USB Device detected on your computer?
    • Do you see any Unknown device or a yellow yield sign on any device in Device Manager?
    • May I know the troubleshooting steps that you have tried so far?


    To check for unknown devices, you can press Windows key + X, and select
    Device Manager.



    If you see any Unknown device or a device with yellow yield, right click on the device and select
    Update Driver.



    However, we would also suggest you to refer the steps mentioned in the article

    Error: “USB Device not recognized” when you try to access a USB external hard drive.
    except Method 1 and 2 and check if that helps in resolving the issue.



    Let us know how it goes.



    Regards,

    Nikhar Khare

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Nikhar_K, Aug 23, 2020
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  3. Nintendo Switch Pro controller and Nintendo Gamecube PowerA Controller connection issues.

    Hi WIlliam. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator, here to help you.

    See how to connect and troubleshoot Nintendo Switch Pro Controller on Windows 10:

    https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-use-a-nintendo-s...

    https://www.pcworld.com/article/3546236/how-to-...

    https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-use-a-ninte...

    https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/how-to-con...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comment...

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

    Also for Game Cube Power A controller wont' connect to Windows 10:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comment...

    https://www.reddit.com/r/smashbros/comments/9zn...

    https://support.powera.com/hc/en-us/articles/11...

    https://gbatemp.net/threads/how-do-i-pair-my-po...



    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post resolved your problem, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP 2010-20, Aug 23, 2020
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  4. Nintendo switch pro controller no longer working

    Nintendo Switch Pro controller and Nintendo Gamecube PowerA Controller connection issues.

    My problem is that my Nintendo Switch Pro Controller can't seem to connect to software such as Steam, but is recognized as a device. And, my GameCube PowerA controller won't connect at all to my new HP Pavilion desktop when it connected to my much older
    Dell Inspirion.

    Please respond at the nearest convenience
     
    WilliamL01, Aug 23, 2020
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