Gamepad Controller Third Party - Nintendo Switch

What is the Gamepad Controller Third Party?
The Gamepad Controller Third Party is a controller designed for handheld gaming on the Nintendo Switch. The controller is exclusively for use in handheld mode and cannot be used for TV play. The Gamepad Controller Third Party features all the functions of a standard controller with a few handy extras.

What is the Turbo mode of the Gamepad Controller Third Party?
As mentioned earlier, the controller comes with several useful extra features. One of them is the Turbo mode. With Turbo mode, you can make a button activate multiple times with just one click. For example, press the ZL button once, and it will keep activating as long as you hold the button down. This feature can save you effort, especially in games like Mario Party Superstars! To activate Turbo mode, press and hold the Turbo button, then press the button you want to use just once. Now, Turbo mode is on! To deactivate the button, simply press the Turbo button again and press the button you initially activated.

What is the Auto mode of the Gamepad Controller Third Party?
Lastly, the Gamepad Controller Third Party also features an Auto mode. This mode allows you to activate a button without holding it down. This means you don't have to keep the A button pressed throughout a game like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. To activate Auto mode, press and hold the Auto button, then press the button you want to use just once. Now, Auto mode is on! To deactivate the button, simply press the Auto button again and press the button you initially activated.

How do I connect my Third Party Gamepad Controller?
Connecting the Third Party Gamepad Controller is very easy. Simply slide the screen of the Nintendo Switch into the holder of the Third Party Gamepad Controller. Sometimes, there may be potential complications with this process. If the controller is still not connected after this step, you need to do the following.

What to do if the Third Party Gamepad Controller doesn't connect?
In almost all cases, it has to do with your settings. Step 1 is to go to your system settings, which are located at the bottom right next to the power button. Step 2 is to look for the section "Controllers and sensors". Here, you can find a box with the text "Wired Pro Controller Connection". You need to turn this on so that the Third Party Gamepad Controller can connect to the system. If this doesn't work, there's a possible step 3, which involves performing a controller update. The option "Update Controllers" can be found under the "Controllers and sensors" section from step 2. After you've updated the controller, it's advisable to repeat step 2. Most likely, your controller should now work, and you're ready to play!

What are the specifications of the Third Party Gamepad?
What are the specifications of the Third Party Gamepad? It's quite difficult to find the specifications of controllers online. For that reason, here is a list of data and information about the Third Party Gamepad.

Specifications	Third Party Gamepad
Playable in TV mode	No
Adjustable buttons	No
Turbo button	Yes
Auto button	Yes
HD Rumble	Yes
NFC Reader	No

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