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NXInput
NXInput
General
Author	Vins98
Type	PC Utilities
Version	1.0
License	GPL-3.0
Last Updated	2025/12/30
Links
	Download
	Website
	Source

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Revision as of 03:09, 1 February 2026

NXInput (formerly SwitchXBOXController) is a homebrew application that turns your Nintendo Switch into an XInput wireless controller for your Windows PC. The application transmits controller input data from your Switch to your PC over WiFi using UDP packets, where a server application converts it to XInput for use in games.

This is a fork of switchXBOXcontroller, updated to work with the latest Switch firmware (tested up to 21.1.0) using libnx 4.10, and migrated from the deprecated ScpDriverInterface to ViGEmBus for better Windows 11 compatibility.

Components

The application consists of two parts:

Switch Client (NRO)

Runs on the Nintendo Switch
Reads controller input data
Sends data to PC via UDP packets

Windows Server (EXE)

Runs on Windows PC
Receives UDP packets from Switch
Converts input to XInput using ViGEmBus

Installation

Prerequisites

Download and install ViGEmBus driver on your Windows PC

Windows Server

Download NXInput_Server.zip
Extract the archive
Run NXInput_Server.exe
Allow network access in Windows Firewall if prompted

Switch Client

Option 1: HB AppStore

Open HB AppStore or Sphaira on your Switch
Search for NXInput
Install the application

Option 2: Manual Installation

Download NXInput_Client.nro
Copy the NRO file to the /switch/ folder on your SD card
Launch from Homebrew Menu

Usage

Ensure your Switch and PC are on the same WiFi network
Start NXInput_Server.exe on your Windows PC
Note your PC's local IP address
Launch NXInput from the Homebrew Menu on your Switch
Enter your PC's IP address when prompted
Your Switch is now recognized as an XInput controller

Screenshots

Technical Details

The application uses UDP sockets to transmit controller data between the Switch and PC. It sends the input state of the handheld controller (or 1st player's controller) to the server application.

Important Notes:

Both devices must be on the same local network
Use your PC's local IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.100) rather than broadcast address
Modern routers may block UDP broadcast packets, so direct IP connection is recommended
The server requires ViGEmBus to emulate an XInput device

Compatibility

Switch Requirements

Nintendo Switch with CFW (Atmosphere recommended)
Firmware 21.1.0 or compatible
WiFi connection to local network

PC Requirements

Windows 10 or Windows 11
ViGEmBus driver installed
Same WiFi network as the Switch

Similar Projects

sys-con - Use third-party controllers on Switch
Hekate USB Gamepad - D-Input gamepad mode (requires reboot to Hekate)

Changelog

v1.0 2025/12/30

First release of NXInput fork
Upgraded client to libnx 4.10
Migrated server from ScpDriverInterface to ViGEmBus
Windows 11 compatibility
Support for latest Switch firmware (21.1.0)

Credits

Vins98 - NXInput fork and updates
WerWolv - Original SwitchXBOXController
nefarius - ViGEmBus driver

External links

Github - https://github.com/Vins98/NXInput
HB-App - https://hb-app.store/switch/switchXBOXcontroller

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 NXInput (formerly SwitchXBOXController) is a homebrew application that turns your Nintendo Switch into an XInput wireless controller for your Windows PC. The application transmits controller input data from your Switch to your PC over WiFi using UDP packets, where a server application converts it to XInput for use in games.
-This is a fork of [[switchXBOXcontroller]], updated to work with the latest Switch firmware (tested up to 21.1.0) using libnx 4.10, and migrated from the deprecated ScpDriverInterface to [[ViGEmBus]] for better Windows 11 compatibility.
+This is a fork of [[switchXBOXcontroller]], updated to work with the latest Switch firmware (tested up to 21.1.0) using libnx 4.10, and migrated from the deprecated ScpDriverInterface to ViGEmBus for better Windows 11 compatibility.
 == Components ==