Nintendo’s plans for a brand new controller are revealed

Joel Weller — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:31:05 +0000

Following the reveal of a confidentiality agreement, a new Nintendo Switch controller is underway

The new device has the model number “HAC-043”, which is one model number higher than Nintendo’s 2019 wireless SNES controller.

It is simply described as ‘game controller’ by a various number of letters that requested confidentiality on its details and had been sourced from and submitted to the FCC. These letters request that any photos of the controller, its manual, its block diagram, and schematics are to be kept confidential for up to six months until Nintendo is ready to announce it themselves.

“Please be advised that the following information is to be held in confidence for 180 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and behalf of us,” one letter reads.

“The application contains technical information, which we deem to be trade secrets and proprietary. If made public, the information might be used to the disadvantage of the applicant in the market place.”

Information about the device shows that it uses Bluetooth, and is wireless. Also, it appears to draw more power at 3.5mW. The controller in question has the model name HAC-043; this confirms it as a Switch peripheral due to the “HAC” prefix. For example, HAC-001 is the Switch console itself; HAC-022 is the Ring-Con for Ring Fit Adventure and HAC-042 is the wireless SNES controller released through My Nintendo for the Switch Online SNES library.

More information about the controller comes through a radio test report, through this there are tests of the controller’s wireless signals. This test shows that the controller was plugged into HAC-002, Nintendo’s AC adapter, for testing, which implies that the controller has a USB-C port.

Nintendo may shatter expectations with regards to what this new controller may bring. Mark your calendars for six months in the future with the hopes of receiving official information about this controller.

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Pair Your Bluetooth Speakers & Headphones With The Nintendo Switch

Jewel Ewers — Wed, 15 Sep 2021 11:06:05 +0000

Nintendo Announced Latest Nintendo Switch Update Bluetooth device pairing for audio output…

This means you can play Nintendo Switch Audio out of any Bluetooth device that has audio Output! (This does not include microphones). BUT don’t go! This is groundbreaking, this means if you have Bluetooth speakers with surround sound, the Nintendo Switch can connect to them, which means more of an immersive time during gameplay. You can also connect to Bluetooth headphones or earphones, which happens to be the perfect thing to use on the go. Especially if you’re not a fan of those pesky wires.

If you want to get good quality earphones for playing games on the Nintendo Switch, why not go for Razer Hammer Head True Wireless Earbuds?

How To Work Bluetooth On The Nintendo Switch?

How do you make Bluetooth Work on the Nintendo Switch? It’s easier than you think, a 5-year-old could do it.

Step 1: Update your Nintendo Switch if you haven’t already.

You must Update your Nintendo Switch to version 13.0.0

To do this you head to settings and go down the menu to ‘System’. Then go to ‘System Update’ which should be right above your console nickname.

Step 2: Restart Your Nintendo Switch

After your Nintendo Switch is updated, it should automatically restart, but in the case that doesn’t happen, restart it and double-check to make sure your current System version is 13.0.0

Step 3: Set up Bluetooth Audio

To do this you must have two devices that can pair, your Nintendo Switch and the device you want to connect to. You must ensure that the device’s Bluetooth visibility is on and ready to pair so the Nintendo Switch can find it.

Step 4: Enjoy!

That should be all, the sound should be up and running and ready to go. The Nintendo Switch will let you know once it’s paired, on top of that it will save the device so pairing will be quicker in the future. You can also connect up to two Bluetooth controllers for gaming, so this feature isn’t just limited to sound.

The latest #NintendoSwitch update is now available, including the ability to pair Bluetooth devices for audio output.

For more information, including restrictions on some features while using Bluetooth Audio, please visit the support page: https://t.co/oGkNXDtsCX pic.twitter.com/VDIiWcgZRE

— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) September 15, 2021

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