NS2 Bluetooth Gamepad (Virtual Xbox 360 Mapper)

Please check out release v1.8

Current version of the ns2-ble-cgamepad.py is not working the "fix" doesn't work right now use older version(uploaded as ns2-bleak-022.2-vgamepad) before bleak 1.0 fix commit with bleak version 22.2

A Python tool to scan, connect, and monitor Nintendo Switch-compatible controllers (Pro Controller, Joy-Con, GameCube Controller) via Bluetooth, and map their input to a virtual Xbox 360 gamepad (using vgamepad and ViGEmBus on Windows). Designed for real-time controller-to-Xbox mapping, stick and button monitoring, and feature exploration using the bleak Bluetooth library.
Platform: Windows only (for virtual gamepad support).

Some functions noted here may not be working right now so sorry

Note: This repository is intended as a universal base for all future tools and programs related to Nintendo Switch and compatible Bluetooth controllers. Contributions and extensions are welcome.

This repository contains portions of code or information derived from sources licensed as follows:
Copyright (c) 2025, Jacques Gagnon
SPDX-License-Identifier: Apache-2.0

Features

• Bluetooth Device Scanning: Discover Nintendo Switch-compatible controllers.
• Controller-to-Xbox Mapping: Button presses and analog sticks are mapped live to a virtual Xbox 360 controller (via ViGEmBus).
• Real-time Monitoring: See button presses and stick movement as Xbox360 input.
• Simple Usage: No configuration needed for supported controllers.
• Debug Output: Optional debug/verbose output for troubleshooting.
• Open for Extensions: Designed as a base for further Python tools for Nintendo and compatible Bluetooth controllers.

Supported Controllers

• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller(not tested)
• Nintendo Switch Joy-Con (L/R, only separately, not tested)
• Nintendo GameCube Controller

Quick Start

Requirements

• Windows 10/11
• Python 3.7+ (tested in 3.12)
• bleak (pip install bleak tested in 0.22.2)
• vgamepad (pip install vgamepad tested in 0.1.0)
• ViGEmBus driver installed

Usage

python3 ns2-ble-cgamepad.py [options]

Options:

• -d, --debug Enable debug output
• -v, --verbose Enable verbose output

Controls

• Ctrl+C Exit

Note: Interactive controls (rumble, LED, raw data, etc.) are not available in this version. This tool focuses on gamepad mapping and live Xbox 360 input.

Pairing Instructions

1. Put controller in pairing mode:
   • Pro Controller: Hold the small pairing button on the top
   • Joy-Con: Hold the pairing button on the side
   • GameCube Controller: Hold the pairing button on the adapter
2. Ensure the controller is not already connected to another device.
3. Run the program and follow the on-screen instructions.

Roadmap & Contribution

• Add support for combined Joy-Con mode
• Optional: More interactive features (LED)
• Cross-platform support if virtual driver alternatives exist

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome!

License

MIT License
Parts of this repository are derived from sources licensed under Apache-2.0 (see notices above).

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This repository is for experimentation, learning, and controller interfacing. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo.