Why is Steam not detecting my Switch Pro controller?

Make sure the battery of your Pro controller isn’t running low. Steam might not detect controllers that are almost out of battery. Fully charge the controller before connecting it to Steam, and this might solve your issue altogether.

Hello! I’ve found that enabling ‘Nintendo Switch Configuration Support’ within Steam’s controller settings usually does the trick. Here’s how you can do it: 1. Open Steam and head over to ‘Settings’. 2. Click on ‘Controller’, then ‘General Controller Settings’. 3. Ensure that ‘Nintendo Switch Configuration Support’ is checked. Once you’ve enabled this option, restart Steam and try to reconnect your Pro controller.

Using a different USB cable may help. Not all USB cables are created equal – some only support charging and not data transfer. Check if you have a high-quality USB data cable and use that to connect your Switch Pro controller. This minor detail often gets overlooked but can be crucial for proper controller functionality.

In my experience, switching the controller to ‘Input Only’ mode sometimes resolves the detection issue. Here’s what you can try: 1. Switch to ‘Big Picture Mode’ in Steam. 2. Navigate to ‘Settings’ > ‘Controller Settings’. 3. Toggle the ‘Switch Pro Configuration Support’ off, then back on. 4. Set the controller option to ‘Input Only’. Trying these steps worked for me and it might work for you as well.

Sometimes, closing background applications can help. Applications running in the background might interfere with Steam’s ability to detect the controller. Close all unnecessary applications, restart your computer, and then open Steam again. This fresh environment might increase the likelihood of Steam recognizing your controller.

First of all, make sure your Steam client is up to date. Sometimes, an outdated version can cause compatibility issues, including problems like yours with the Switch Pro controller. Go to Steam settings and check for any available updates. Updating Steam often resolves various recognition and functionality problems.

Lastly, see if there are any pending Windows updates. Occasionally, Windows updates contain critical patches that resolve hardware compatibility issues. Check for and install any updates, then restart your system. This might come in handy because software updates can directly influence device recognition and functionality.

If you have too many USB devices plugged in, they might be causing conflicts with the Switch Pro controller. Try disconnecting some of them and then reconnect the controller. Oddly enough, reducing the number of USB devices sometimes makes a difference in detection issues.

If you’re using Bluetooth, consider removing and re-pairing the controller. Here’s a simple method: 1. Head to ‘Settings’ > ‘Devices’ > ‘Bluetooth & other devices’. 2. Remove the Switch Pro controller from the list. 3. Press the small button on the back of the controller to enter pairing mode and pair it again with your PC. 4. Restart Steam and check if the controller is now detected.

Have you made sure the controller firmware is up to date? On your Nintendo Switch, go to ‘System Settings’ > ‘Controllers and Sensors’ > ‘Update Controllers’. Update the firmware if necessary, then try re-connecting the controller to Steam. Sometimes, firmware updates fix compatibility issues you might not be aware of.