JoyCon Droid (Public Alpha)
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Page Modified on: December 31, 2019
Play JoyCon Droid (Public Alpha) on PC
**Please note that there are certain devices which the application may not be fully functional on. Kindly report which device model the application is not working properly on via Discord or Email**
**The application requires that your device has a Bluetooth HID Profile, which Android Pie (9) is needed for. To verify if your device has the necessary profile, please use the following checker: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rdapps.bluetoothhidtester **
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*This application is currently in its Alpha Stage of development*
JoyCon Droid is an application perfect for users who own a Switch but do not want to spend extra on a JoyCon. The application emulates a Switch JoyCon so you can control your Switch with it. Furthermore, the application lets you connect your USB gamepad to your phone, which can act as a bridge to control the Switch.
This application requires Android Pie (9) or higher to operate. Features include:
-Pairing with Switch
-Accelerometer
-Gyroscope
-Custom Gamepad Interfaces
Instructions and Support:
Switch > Settings (Gear Icon)
Controller and Sensors > Disconnect Controllers
Controller and Sensors > Change Grip/Order
Open JoyCon Droid > Tap Left JoyCon button.
Tap okay if asked to turn on Bluetooth
Tap Sync button between left and right shoulder buttons. (May require several taps)
Tap okay at advertisement notification (300 seconds)
Pair once Switch requests to connect
After the JoyCon shows on the Switch, press both left and right shoulder buttons.
Let me know if you have any issues, questions, or concerns.
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Play JoyCon Droid (Public Alpha) on PC. It’s easy to get started.
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Download and install BlueStacks on your PC
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Complete Google sign-in to access the Play Store, or do it later
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Look for JoyCon Droid (Public Alpha) in the search bar at the top right corner
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Click to install JoyCon Droid (Public Alpha) from the search results
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Complete Google sign-in (if you skipped step 2) to install JoyCon Droid (Public Alpha)
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Click the JoyCon Droid (Public Alpha) icon on the home screen to start playing