Hey Apple, I’m once again asking for Nintendo Switch Pro controller support on the iPad
I live in a Venn diagram and need some help
So… why hasn’t Apple added Nintendo Switch Pro controller support to its operating systems?
Well, sorry to get serious, but there are some actual reasons. First off, there probably aren’tthatmany Switch Pro controllers in the wild to warrant support. Although the Nintendo Switch has soldover 61 million units, it’s unlikely anywhere near this number of people have a Pro controller.
The second is that the Switch is a mobile-capable console, so a lot of folks looking for an on-the-go gaming experience, will probably get their fix from Nintendo’s device, rather than Apple’s.
Finally, it’s estimated that71% of US Switch ownershave another current generation console.
What this means that if you create a Venn diagram of Nintendo Switch owners, people who don’t have an Xbox or PS4, andalsohave an iPad, that central intersection is going to be pretty small.
But it exists. And I’m dead in the middle of it.
To sum up: it’s actually pretty logical why Apple hasn’t add Switch Pro controller support, but you know what? I don’t care. It won’t take long to implement, so do it? Please?
Oh and if you could add Joy-Con support on iOS at the same time, that’d be fantastic.
Story byCallum Booth
Callum Booth is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. Previously, he was the Managing Editor of TNW, where his reporting(show all)Callum Booth is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience. Previously, he was the Managing Editor of TNW, where his reporting was cited widely, including in VICE, the FT, and the BBC.
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