Hardware I need to update a fake Pro Controller

[RaitoADV]

I have a very...mysterious fake Pro Controller that I haven't been able to use on my Switch since I bought it back in December.

I can't connect it to my Switch through the USB-C cable or the sync button at all. It also doesn't work on my PC wired, but I can connect it to my PC through Bluetooth, though for some reason it detects it as a Left Joycon on BetterJoy (I can change it into a Pro Controller there though, and it works fine).

I've heard I can update fake controllers through an app made by Beboncool and by putting the controller on "Update Mode" (Home + X + Y), but the controller LEDs don't change or turn on at all, and the software doesn't detect the controller.

I also checked if the seller's Amazon page had a link to download an update software, but nope. The seller even stopped selling the controller.

Any ideas or suggestions?

 

[MasterJ360]

The switch has bluetooth support try that. Idk what else to tell ya fake products are in the scam realm of things

 

[RaitoADV]

The switch has bluetooth support try that. Idk what else to tell ya fake products are in the scam realm of things

Already tried that. Doesn't work.

 

[wurstpistole]

Did you ever solve this? I also have a fake hac-013, just wanted to use it, no chance pairing

 

[iiTzSamurai]

The solution is quite simple, Get a "REAL" controller! No offense

 

[izy]

Did you ever solve this? I also have a fake hac-013, just wanted to use it, no chance pairing

Just saying have you tried mission control

 

[wurstpistole]

Just saying have you tried mission control

Not yet but reading up on it I think I should give it a shot

 

[Ryab]

I have a very...mysterious fake Pro Controller that I haven't been able to use on my Switch since I bought it back in December.

I can't connect it to my Switch through the USB-C cable or the sync button at all. It also doesn't work on my PC wired, but I can connect it to my PC through Bluetooth, though for some reason it detects it as a Left Joycon on BetterJoy (I can change it into a Pro Controller there though, and it works fine).

I've heard I can update fake controllers through an app made by Beboncool and by putting the controller on "Update Mode" (Home + X + Y), but the controller LEDs don't change or turn on at all, and the software doesn't detect the controller.

I also checked if the seller's Amazon page had a link to download an update software, but nope. The seller even stopped selling the controller.

Any ideas or suggestions?

Yeah fake Nintendo controllers really cause more trouble than anything. These fake joycons I have softlock the entire system if you try to update them. Found that out when a game tried to force update them and softlocked on the update screen for over 10 minutes until I reset the system.

 

[wurstpistole]

Following up on this,
Mission Control did in fact work. Installed it and the pad paired fine.

 

[thesjaakspoiler]

The 'fake' controllers I have only support Bluetooth.
The USB connector is only there for charging and they don't even show up as a usb device.

But even though they cost me a whopping $10 USD, they have been working fine for 4 years now.

 

[wurstpistole]

The 'fake' controllers I have only support Bluetooth.
The USB connector is only there for charging and they don't even show up as a usb device.

But even though they cost me a whopping $10 USD, they have been working fine for 4 years now.

That explains things. Also explains why Mission Control made it work again.