Copy pasted from the project site... https://switch.chilly.codes/

Q: What is this?

A: A side project that I've been working on since March 2018. You can think of it as a Twitch Plays Switch with some nifty features.

Q: Why did you make this?

A: I was bored. Also, I wanted an easy way to use OpenCV to control the Switch, like this guy.

Q: How does it work?

A: At its core, it takes input either from a locally connected controller or via network and relays it to a Nintendo Switch over USB. I used this project and this project as a base and grafted on everything else. Frankly, very little of the original projects remain.

Currently, I've used the network support to add input support for Twitch/Mixer chat and for a webpage where players can control the Switch via a gamepad.

I'll be writing up more documentation on the workings of this project at a later date.

Q: How does gamepad support work?

A: Plug in a controller into your computer, go to the gamepad control page, press a button to activate it, and you're set! You can request a turn by clicking on the controller image. Each turn lasts 20 seconds unless you are the only person waiting for a turn, in which case you will keep your turn after 20 seconds until someone else requests one. Note that chat can and will mess with your inputs!

Q: How does chat work:

A: Works like you'd expect it to. You can also press buttons simultaneously instead of just one after another. Read the project site for more details.

Q: What makes this better than \<insert other implementation here\>?

A: There are a lot of modifications I've made to mine that aren't present in other versions.

• User friendly, minimal config desktop software.
  
• I've modified the controller to appear as an officially licensed Nintendo Switch HORIPAD instead of a hacked Pokken Tournament Pad like other implementations. There's no change in features, but the hardware emulation is much more accurate.
  
• In case the desktop software crashes, the Switch turns off, or the hardware is disconnected, the hardware can recover by simply using the software to reconnect. A sync protocol is in place that brings the hardware into a known state.
  
• The hardware's firmware buffers an input frame and checks it for data integrity via a fast algorithm before sending it to the Switch, so a crash will never cause random buttons to be pressed. Other implementations naively trust the input sent by the software and are susceptible to this problem.
  
• Input packets are synchronized to the Switch's poll rate in hardware. All commands are mapped to one or more input packets with a certain number of wait frames before the next input packet is processed, so this is as close to TAS as you can get. Most other implementations do not do this and rely on hacks like sleeping for 100ms on the computer side, which can cause variable latency (OS timers are not guaranteed to be accurate) and desyncs for TAS.
  
• Easier debugging. I've written some code that stubs out the firmware's AVR-specific calls and replaces them with implementations that allow the firmware to be run on desktop. When used in conjunction with something like socat, developers can quickly test out changes to the firmware without having to reflash the hardware.
  
• Other implementations usually only support one input source. By using a TCP server, input commands can be sent from many different clients or feeder sources. This also makes testing very easy since all that is needed to send test inputs is something like netcat.
  
• As far as I know, no other "Twitch Plays" project has ever allowed users to use controllers.
  
• Chat commands and modifications to gamepad support can be added/modified while the project is running and can be modified in most cases without ever touching code!

Your original post doesn't mention the cost of the wired Classic controllers, which you said you didn't know the cost of until after you tried to understand my math ($60+10 = $70). My comment was focused on the $60 price point of the NES Classic, and the price point of the NES wireless Switch controllers, because that is what is circled in the image. And you're ignoring the context. You cannot buy these wireless controllers without having the Online subscription, that's why I added the cost of the subscription to the total. And you can't use the $20 ($10 each for two) wired controllers without having something to play with them, that's why I added the cost of the NES classic. I suppose you could play NES games on the Wii or WiiU, but that's not what they were intended for, so I ignored that. But even so, because of the small amount of buttons you'd likely only be able to play NES titles on the WiiU, which cost $5 each. So for the sake of argument, you'd only be able to buy 8 games if you were trying to hit that $60 price point.

As for the 35 year old technology comment... What 35 year old technology? The buttons? The plastic casing? My comment about the technology specifically brought up bluetooth and the rechargeable batteries. That tech has been around for a while, but not 35 years. If you want to play on the Switch with NES style controllers, you can buy this conversion kit from 8bitdo for $20 to convert a controller that you provide yourself, or you can buy this 4-button (+ shoulder buttons) NES shaped controller also from 8bitdo for $25. Both of these options are third party controllers, which are always cheaper than first party options. And you get one. If you bought two, you'd be at $40 (plus the cost of the original NES controller hardware) or $50, which are still pretty close to the $60 price tag of the NES wireless switch controllers. However, if you really want to go with a cheaper option, here's a bluetooth controller for $7 on Banggood. It looks like it will play like garbage, but if you want cheap, go for it.

> The wireless technology even existed in the 80s.

Bluetooth came out in 1998. What wireless technology are you talking about? Or are you suggesting that Nintendo should have included outdated tech in their small form factor device just so that in the future they could have controllers that use 35 year old wireless technology that nobody uses anymore, for controllers that aren't even getting a wide release in stores?

I agree that it's a weird buy, but the way they're selling it seems to suggest that they made them in small quantities. They seem to be trying to combat scalpers by making it so that you can only order them directly from Nintendo, and only if you have an online account, and limiting it to one per online account. They're going after collectors, and the nostalgia market. Most people will be just fine playing NES games on the joycons. I could be wrong, but if they are making them in small quantities, then they'll be more expensive to produce.

If you want to patronizingly call me a shill (a two year old account who posts mostly in pc gaming subs), fine. I really don't care. But you're calling me a fan boy in /r/casualnintendo. Of course I'm a Nintendo fan, I'm in an offshoot of the main Nintendo subreddits. I had to actively seek out this subreddit. And I'm sorry I took issue with the logic of your meme because I understand that usually when a business sells something, it is ultimately because they want to make money off of that item.

Finally, sure. Two controllers for $20 is indeed cheaper than two controllers for $60. You're right, how could I be so ignorant as to think that a company could get away with selling something for $60 that is exactly the same in every way as something they already sell for $20. Shame on Nintendo, and shame on me for being so ignorant and petty.

I purchased two adapters on amazon and here's what I got.

Both are the same, inputs are only for OTHER Wii remote accessories. I'm so frustrated because I was excited to finally use my GC controllers. But anyway, I'm trying to ask for a replacement but Amazon doesn't let me and says it's only for standard refund. DAMMIT.

Has this happened to anyone? How did you handle it? I don't want to pay for returned shipping and I would REALLY like to receive replacements already instead of having to look online again and purchase two more. I didn't even know that they made these? The picture clearly shows a slot for GC controllers. But yeah, all help/advice appreciated.

eXtremeRate Soft Touch Grip Back... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NL8ZLCX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

These are the exact ones i purchased.

Compared to the BASSTOP version i had installed before (the see through green ones) these are 10x better in feel and quality.

Honestly they feel sturdier and have a much better texture than the originals.

Very solid product so far.

For anyone having stick drift issues go ahead and pick up a replacement stick here

3D Analog Joystick Thumb Sticks Sensor Replacements For Nintendo Switch Joy Con Controller https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5H4V38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OeqRCbB2M1D3J

It's a Raspberry Pi display. It's only 800 x 480 and have less than ideal viewing angles. Definitely not for the image purists, but gets the job done and being USB powered (1A) is a bonus! Not having audio is not a big deal since I'm at work.

https://www.amazon.com/Elecrow-Display-Monitor-800x480-Raspberry/dp/B013JECYF2/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1479418198&sr=1-5&keywords=raspberry+pi+display

Connections:

NES - Gamecube: Composite 4-way switcher on our TV's AV in port (like an audio port); swwitcher is controlled via 4 buttons on the unit between the N64 and Gamecube--not seen in OP image, but can be seen here with the 3rd option (N64) selected

Wii: Composite cables to HDMI converter, then into a remote controlled HDMI switcher (switcher and controller can both be seen to the left of Kirby Amiibo/the Wii)

WiiU & Switch: HDMI to the same HDMI switcher

As for controller cables, we bought ~100 of those velcro straps for cords so we can wrap them up for neat display storage without wrapping the cords around the controllers. We also have extension cords for all corded controllers since the consoles don't exactly come out of the unit!

The display case (it's a piece of furniture so it's a bit expensive, but it's definitely what we wanted after searching for a couple weeks) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0722KMYTY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are actually stickers I got off Amazon. Let me find a link.... :)

Edit: these are the ones I bought

Nintendo Wall Graphics - Super Mario Bros https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001JK6EXW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pWmQCbEP0K0CZ

These two controllers have worked great with me. I haven’t had any issues with the wired Luigi controller and is one of my favorites, although it’s mostly because I grew up with the gamecube and it feels more comfortable then the nearly identical modern controllers. The black ones I got two of, and one of them did end up getting tossed out because the A button got stuck. The second one has been a charm though. Either way they were both cheaper and has so far lasted longer then both pairs of my joycons. Even though the A button getting stuck sucked, it still lasted about a three months, which is about the same time my joycons became unusable.

The top faceplate is custom (with a little fox sticker attached because it's dressed up like Link) and the bottom is from the Wooden Set No24.

Thank you so much!

I bought this stuff on amazon and sprayed it under the rubber flaps beneath the sticks. Works great now.

You’re talking about these ones? Those are developed by Nintendo.

Then there are some Nintendo licensed third party controllers. Which look a lot like a GC controller.

Yeah sure. Here's a couple of links

http://retro-bit.com/platforms/super-retro/rdp-portable-handheld-console-v2-0-core-edition-black.html

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009SE735Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502479000&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=retro+duo+portable&dpPl=1&dpID=41MuzF41aZL&ref=plSrch

It's made by retrobit, I believe, and is called retroduo portable

No problem! There are quite a few cool accessories for the 3DS. My current setup is that shell with this pouch, if you were wondering. Absolutely love both items.

I've found that these joy-cons grip help out tremendously.

https://www.amazon.com/Grips-Nintendo-Switch-FYOUNG-Controllers/dp/B06Y668F7J/ref=asc_df_B06Y668F7J/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312152733784&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1826606968024342571&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003363&hvtargid=pla-573925778772&psc=1

Made by PDP. Licensed by Nintendo.

Hori has a couple coming out next month licensed by Nintendo too. I think the Hori ones look better.

Hori Mario


Hori Luigi

Brushed Steel

Brushed Aluminum

Light Wood

Dark Wood

Light Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber
This is the one I got.


Btw, their skins are much cheaper on amazon than in their online store.

Here you go guy!

linky link

http://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Tamashii-Nations-Figuarts-Figure/dp/B00I2KAV72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1405558055&sr=8-1&keywords=figma+mario

This one.