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Can you use a wired controller without the wire?

No, if you unplug the cord there is no power and the controller can't communicate with the switch.
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Can you connect Xbox controller without wire?

You have two options for connecting your Xbox Wireless Controller to your console: using the console's Pair button  for a wireless connection and using a USB to micro-USB cable (or USB to USB-C cable) for a wired connection.
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Can you use a wired Switch controller without the dock?

1-10 of 12 Answers. The Nintendo Pro Controller can be used whether the Switch is operating handheld, on a stand, or docked. Just like with the Joy-cons, you can simply choose which controller is paired in which player position. Happy gaming!
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Can you use a wired Switch controller with the dock?

Insert the USB cable into a USB port on the Nintendo Switch Dock. Connect the other end of the cable to the wired controller. Your wired controller is now ready for use.
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How do I connect my Switch controller without cable?

Wireless pairing procedure
  1. Select "Controllers" on the HOME Menu.
  2. Select "Change Grip/Order".
  3. Hold the SYNC Button on the controller you want to pair. (Release the button once the controller LED starts flashing.) ...
  4. When the message "Paired" appears on the screen, the pairing is complete.
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Can you play Nintendo Switch with controllers attached?

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In Handheld Mode, you play with the left and right Joy-Con controllers attached to your console. Check which way round the Joy-Con controllers go, then slide each Joy-Con onto the corresponding side rail on the console until you hear a click.
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Is there a way to connect Nintendo Switch without dock?

How to Connect Nintendo Switch to a TV Without the Dock. Clearly, you need a USB-C to HDMI adapter to play with your Nintendo Switch on a TV without the dock. To try this out, I ordered a standard USB-C to HDMI adapter from Amazon. It has three inputs, just like the back of the Switch's dock, and a single USB-C output.
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Why won t my wired Nintendo Switch controller work?

Confirm that the USB Cable is securely connected to the Wired Controller and the Nintendo Switch Dock. Confirm that the Nintendo Switch is powered on and connected to an external display before connecting your wired controller. Confirm that your Nintendo Switch has the latest System Update installed.
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Is there a way to charge Switch without dock?

*A Nintendo USB AC adapter (sold separately) can be used instead of a Nintendo Switch dock and AC adapter.
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How do I connect my Xbox one controller to my switch without USB?

Press the small button on top of the controller until the Xbox symbol starts flashing. This allows the controller to sync to the Switch via Bluetooth.
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Can I connect my controller to my PC without a wire?

If your PC has Xbox Wireless built in, you can connect the controller directly without an adapter. If you're using the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10: Turn on your PC and sign in. Turn on your controller by pressing the Xbox button .
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How do wired controllers work on Xbox?

If you are using the wired controller, then all you have to do is plug it into the USB port in front of the Series X|S, turn on the console, and you're good to go. The same goes for wireless controllers when using a micro-USB cable.
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How do you charge a Switch controller without a dock or Switch?

Another common question is this: how do you charge a Switch controller without a Switch? The answer is to buy a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Grip. That special version of the controller grip will allow you to keep playing without having to enter handheld mode.
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Will Switch work in dock with dead battery?

The Nintendo Switch console can be left in the dock while not in use to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console in the dock or plug in the AC Adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.
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Can you use USB-C to charge Switch?

The PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable is officially licensed by Nintendo and can be used to charge your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite, the Pro Controller, or even just your cell phone.
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Why won't my wired Pro controller connect?

If the Pro Controller cannot be paired using the USB charging cable, try the following: Reset the Pro Controller by pressing the SYNC Button once, then press any other button, such as the A Button on the controller to power it on again. Use a different USB port on the dock. Use a different USB charging cable.
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Why is my rock candy wired controller not connecting to my Switch?

If the LED doesn't light up, check if the cable is properly inserted into the controller and your dock. Also, try connecting the cable to the other USB-port on your Switch-dock. Sometimes, controllers need to be paired for first use with each console and paired again when you were using it on a different Switch.
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Why is my wired Switch controller light blinking?

When your controller is connected to a console, the player LEDs indicate the controller number. Also, when attempting to connect to the console or when remaining battery charge is low, the LEDs will flash.
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Can you connect a Nintendo Switch to a TV wirelessly?

Unfortunately, there's really no useful way to wirelessly connect your Nintendo Switch to your TV. While you can use a wireless HDMI adapter, you'd still need to connect a wired transmitter dongle to your Switch, which sort of ruins the "wireless" portion of this idea.
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Can you hook your Nintendo Switch to your TV?

Connect one end of the HDMI cable into the bottom terminal of the dock labeled "HDMI OUT," then connect the other end into an HDMI port on your television or monitor. Close the back cover of the Nintendo Switch dock.
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Can you use other wired controllers on Switch?

You can use up to 8 controllers at the same time, either wirelessly or via a wired connection, simply by pairing the controllers with the console. *The number of players who can actually play at any one time depends on the title and game mode being used.
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How many wired controllers can connect to Switch dock?

Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.
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Do all USB controllers work on Switch?

Surprisingly, the Switch supports controllers for other game consoles, including the DualShock 4 and many Xbox controllers. Most controllers that work with the PS4 and Xbox One are compatible with Nintendo's console, including arcade-style fight sticks like the Mayflash F300.
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How long do Switch controllers last?

The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours.
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