Can I connect a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to Xbox Cloud?

Hi there,

Unfortunately, the access to connect a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller to Xbox is currently unavailable. Xbox Cloud can only operate with the same controllers which you use on your Xbox Console.

You can find out how to connect your controllers using Bluetooth here.

For a full list of permitted gaming equipment, click here.

Hope this helps!
Thanks, Luca

Hi,

When you say generic 'Pro Controller' are you referring to a Nintendo Switch controller? If you are, be aware, the Switch controllers, like PlayStation controllers, are DirectInput controllers. This means they are not directly supported by Xbox Cloud as this requires a controller with Xinput support.

You should be able to get such a controller to work via an Xinput wrapper.

https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Controller:Nintendo_Switch_Pro_Controller#XInput_wrapping

To understand what drivers are needed I would recommend contacting Nintendo Support directly. Any sources that I post may not be accurate however, Nintendo can supply you with the proper drivers, if there are any. I've been checking the forums for this issue and found a number of threads:

• Switch Pro Controller not being recognized correctly - Microsoft Community
  
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller doesn't connect via Bluetooth - Microsoft Community
  
• Pro Controller Not Working With PC Anymore - Microsoft Community
  

I know it may seem silly but, if it was working wired prior and then suddenly stopped working and bluetooth works fine, have you tried a different wire? I only ask because it was not mentioned here, but I'd like to go ahead and make sure that we have that covered. Also I do not know that if Steam is involved, if it has an issue with the controller, can you check and see if it works with games that are not in steam, or use a different launcher?

Thanks,

I also tried Nintendo pro controller and it was the same. Once I launch the fortnite on cloud gaming it does not read the controller. I used Safari on my iPad mini and chrome and also edge and nothing worked. Is it true that for web gaming only Xbox controllers are compatible?

Switch Pro is not a supported controller. There is no information when or if more will be added

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/games-apps/cloud-gaming/cloud-gaming-tested-controllers