Summary

After buying a cheaper non-Nintendo off-brand wired ONN controller from Walmart for the Nintendo Switch, it appeared completely non-functional. None of the buttons worked, and the Switch couldn't find it in the settings. It was if we had received a bad controller. To get the controller working again, follow the simple steps below.

Step 1

In the Switch Settings menu, select Controllers and Sensors

Step 1
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Step 2

Next, switch Pro Controller Wired Communication to On

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Step 3

Enjoy your new controller!

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