Hey guys, I hope this is the right place to talk about this issue I'm having connecting Saturn controllers to Switch. In short: It does not work!
Here's what I've tried so far, and from what I've read my investigation does go a bit deeper than what I've read about other's efforts.
(1) Tried the "Mayflash SS" Saturn-to-USB adapter (
http://www.mayflash.com/Products/N64SNESSS/PC050.html). Plugged it directly into the Switch Dock, and no go.
(2) Tried a combination of the "Mayflash SS" adapter with the new "Magic NS" adapter for Switch (
http://www.mayflash.com/Products/NINTENDOWiiU/MAGIC-NS.html). Did not work.
I contacted Mayflash and they said the Saturn adapter is not supported. I messaged back asking about their statement that both devices say on their website that they support both XInput and DInput - so if they are supporting the same protocol, there should not be an issue. I did not get an answer.
I did a bit of digging and found a thread on Reddit (
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/6t9az3/for_those_who_bought_the_magicns_adapter_how_is/) where this issue has been raised. A user there said they he contacted Mayflash and had response from Mayflash that said:
For people who might be looking at this in the future, it looks like the x-input on the saturn adapter is for a new version of the adapter. This was the response I got when asking Mayflash's support about it. They didn't give a release date, but just keep an eye out for a version with a physical switch if you want to use it on the Switch.
OK, so sucks that the website says it currently supports XInput when it does not. Did not stop me though.
(3) I opened up the Saturn adapter and looked for a place on the PCB that would be where a physical switch might be. I found a few promising pads, and shorted them in an attempt to force XInput mode, but it did not work. Shot in the dark.
Anyone else have some ideas? I suppose I could do a pad-hack, but those JoyCon are expensive!