Summary
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HID Remapper now allows the Steam Controller to work on the Switch, including the trackpad and sensors.
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HID Remapper is an open source reprogrammable USB adapter that translates inputs between devices.
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Unfortunately, the Switch blocks mouse use when a controller is connected, so trackpad mouse mode won’t work.
In an ideal world, you could use any controller on any device. Different controller designers bring different things to the table, and having the option to choose your favorite and use it on any console or PC you have would be a huge benefit. At the very least, it would avoid the need to relearn where the A and B buttons are when switching between an Xbox and a Switch controller.
Fortunately, modding is always there to save the day. The most common application of driver mods allows us to use our favorite drivers on PCs when they were not designed with computers in mind. However, although they are rarer, a modder sometimes finds a way to port PC controllers to consoles. Such is the case of HID Remapper, which now allows you to use your Steam Controller on your Switch; and yes, that includes the trackpad.
The Steam Controller can now work on Switch, thanks to HID Remapper
How he saw it VideoCardzthe creator of HID Remapper, Jacek Fedoryński, published in X to announce the new feature. If you’ve never heard of it before, the HID Remapper It is an open source USB adapter that you can reprogram. The idea is that you can add code that translates your inputs into the desired output, which is great for remapping controls or adjusting the sensitivity of your USB mouse.
In this case, Fedoryński has released an update that allows HID Remapper to work well with Steam Controller. This allows you to use the controller on anything that accepts USB inputs, including the Switch and Switch 2.
Now, I know what you’re thinking: does this mean you can use the Steam Controller’s trackpad as mouse input for the Switch 2? Unfortunately, Fedoryński says thatwhile the trackpad can Mimics a mouse input, the Switch 2 doesn’t let you use it if a controller is connected, which ruins that idea. Oh ok; Nonetheless, it is still an amazing feat.
