Want to wield some Nintendo hardware with your Mac? Here’s how to get set up, how well it all works, and why you should even bother.Īs first spotted by software engineer Sam Williams earlier this week, the pairing of Switch controllers to your Mac is surprisingly effortless. The Joy-Cons slide right off of the Switch, and then you can attach the optional strap piece that makes them larger and enhances the shoulder buttons And the Switch’s beefier Pro Controller works with macOS, as well. We certainly wouldn’t recommend buying a Switch solely to use the Joy-Cons on Mac, but if you game across multiple devices and snagged the console, then Mac compatibility is a sweet perk. That’s right: the little control nubs that bookend either side of the Switch’s screen detach from the unit, and since they pair via Bluetooth, you can use them with Mac games. While you may never get the chance to play the new Zelda on your computer, there is a surprising connection here: the Joy-Con controllers can pair with your Mac.
The Nintendo Switch hit stores last Friday, and the gaming world is buzzing about the convertible handheld/home console hybrid-and top launch title, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
