Switch 2 Connect v0.12.8 - Wired Controller Discovery On/Off Toggle

New Features

• Wired Controller Discovery Toggle: Added a [Wired Controller Discovery: On/Off] button next to the driver install button. This allows users to enable or disable background discovery for wired Switch 2 Pro Controllers without editing the configuration file.

  Notes:

  This option was added to help investigate reports of slow controller detection in some applications, including Steam and Dolphin.
  When Wired Controller Discovery is enabled, the app periodically checks for wired Switch 2 Pro Controllers so they can be used through the same controller pipeline as wireless controllers.
  On some systems, repeated HID device enumeration may affect controller discovery performance in other applications.
  Setting Wired Controller Discovery to Off stops the app from scanning for wired controllers in the background.
  Users who do not use the wired Switch 2 Pro Controller support can leave this option disabled.

Assets Description

• Switch2Connect_0.12.8.exe: The all-in-one standalone executable. Fully packed with all dependencies—no Python installation required.

Quick Start

1. Download Switch2Connect_0.12.8.exe.
2. Launch the app. If the driver is not installed, a dialog will ask to install the WinUHid driver. Click Yes and approve the administrator UAC prompt.
3. Once the installation completes, the setup window will close automatically, and the main application will launch.
4. Turn on your Switch 2 controller by holding the Sync button (or pressing any button if already paired). Do not pair controllers manually in Windows Bluetooth settings; the app uses automatic GATT discovery.
5. Use the settings panel at the bottom of the app to configure your preferred controller layout (Xbox / PS4 / PS5), gyro sensitivity, and custom button mappings.

Important Setting for Steam Users:

Because this app emulates both Xbox One and PS4 controllers, Steam Input might try to "help" by applying its own layout overrides, which can double-swap your buttons and mess up your in-game controls!
To ensure your layout stays consistent:

1. Go to Steam > Settings > Controller > Show Advanced Settings.
2. Make sure "Enable Steam Input for Xbox controllers" is turned ON.
3. Make sure "PlayStation Controller Support" is set to Enabled. (NOT Enabled in Games w/o Supports)
4. Now the Switch_2_Controllers app will handle the layout switching for you!

ESP32-S3 N16R8

• ESP32-S3 N16R8 Firmware Installation Guide:

1. Hold the boot button on the ESP32-S3 N16R8 board.
2. Plug in the ESP32-S3 N16R8 board's OTG port via USB-C to the PC while holding the boot button.
3. In the app, click the [ESP32-S3 N16R8 Driver] button.
4. Click click [Install] and wait until finish installing.
5. Unplug and plug the ESP32-S3 N16R8 board.
6. Reconnect any controllers previously paired via the system BLE by pressing SYNC.

• ESP32-S3 N16R8 Buying Guide:

1. Search for development boards strictly labeled as ESP32-S3 N16R8. This ensures the board contains 16MB Flash and 8MB PSRAM, which is necessary for handling complex tasks and controller connections. Avoid any boards labeled as "N8R2", "N8R8", or standard "ESP32".
2. Select the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 version if you want a built-in PCB antenna. This is the recommended, plug-and-play choice for standard plastic enclosures. Only choose the ESP32-S3-WROOM-1U version if you are using a metal case or require an external antenna to extend the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi range.
3. Verify that the board features an OTG USB port (often a dual USB-C design). The OTG port is strictly required for data transfer and firmware installation.

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