There's a headphone jack on the controller, it doesn't need to. Have fun using a headset with Switch in docked mode.
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Nintendo France: Switch does not support Bluetooth headsets/headphones
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There's a headphone jack on the controller, it doesn't need to. Have fun using a headset with Switch in docked mode.
thescience
Member
Isn't the thread title a little misleading? A lot of hearsay is what it sounds like. Not denying this is true but I would like an official quote from Nintendo France before naming the thread something along the lines of "Nintendo France said".
AcademicSaucer
Member
Fuck Nintendo man.
Sony included it in the system they released that's the closet to what to Switch, which was released in 2011.
That's one of the biggest reasons why I (my mistake) expected Nintendo to include it. It's 2017, try to find a portable or mobile device that doesn't support Bluetooth headsets.
enoirmeplz
Member
So.. how long do you all think til the charging grip revision that includes a 3.5mm jack. Also, which do you will happen first, OS update to support bluetooth headphones or said charging grip revision?
BBWCongaLine
Member
Couldn't you just plug in the Bluetooth wireless dongle like you have to do on any other console?
Twenty7KVN
Member
Extension cable. I wonder if bluetooth headset support is part of the day one update though, Nintendo really needs better communication.
Knowing Nintendo, probably neither.
DrROBschiz
Member
tkscz
Member
While this makes sense, it's still Nintendo. The one thing I made sure I did was not expect Bluetooth. I get it, it's a handheld, but Nintendo adding bluetooth was always a low chance, regardless of what year it is.
re_fan1996
Member
Would 3.5 mm Bluetooth receivers work? Sorry if this was asked already.
I'm pretty bummed by this as well, and while an adapter is not a fix, if it works I could get by for now. They need to add this soon though.
I'm pretty bummed by this as well, and while an adapter is not a fix, if it works I could get by for now. They need to add this soon though.
A long fucking cable.
Inferno313
Banned
Well that's a bummer. I have no idea what I'm going to do at home when it's docked other than get an extension cable (which are cheap thank god). It's going to stink having a long cord running to the chair/couch. I already planned on using wired headphones in "on the go" situations like I do with my cell phone, so that's a wash.
TalentAlwaysWins
Banned
It doesn't have Bluetooth settings so far apparently.
Welcome to 2005.
Which is the exact reason why people, like myself, are venting in this thread. This is just another case where Nintendo needs to get with the times.
They have confirmed there's no Bluetooth options.
enoirmeplz
Member
Can't imagine why it wouldn't. That is a fix for home, cept it's another thing to charge. Luckily I have some shorter microUSB cords laying around.
Thanks for the idea!
BBWCongaLine
Member
Wait, so there is no way to plug in a USB dongle into the switch and use wireless headphones? Is that what's going on here?
Why did you do that? It was never confirmed by Nintendo outside of the French interview, which got now corrected.
DrROBschiz
Member
We dont know about the dongle options
Depends on what is supported over the USB ports
Okami Haundo
Member
Well... I'm really glad I didn't decide to buy a bluetooth headset for launch! I was seriously debating doing so, with the catch that I'd also use them for my phone. Now I'll just wait.
Tal Shiar Agent
Member
The dock doesn't even have optical out so unless your TV has it you can't even use a DAC for virtual surround sound .
Did it work on your Wii or Wii U? The answer is probably "no".
Twenty7KVN
Member
That's useless in dock mode though.
TunaMarshmallow
Member
It's OK. I don't need Virtual Console, headphones, StreetPass, a screen that works in sunlight, Netflix (or other web apps), or controllers that pair with the system. As long as I can collect platinum coins and redeem them for dope wallpapers, all is well.
(I say this lovingly, as someone with a preorder and an evidently unyielding attachment to Nintendo.)
(I say this lovingly, as someone with a preorder and an evidently unyielding attachment to Nintendo.)
moltonasty
Member
Add this to the list of things that the Switch should do, but doesn't
Dat Nintendo Stockholm Syndrome
Dat Nintendo Stockholm Syndrome
hype af for my pre order too
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Maybe they'll have a dongle ready for the real launch?
Diablohead
Member
A pain for sure, i'm lucky enough that my tv feeds into my pc which has a bluetooth headset tied to it but that's because I went out of my way to do so, the switch really should support wireless headsets out of the box.
SinCityAssassin
Member
I'm pretty sure you can see that screen in the day though.
Incitemaybe
Member
Absolutely ridiculous. Come on.
Not USB wise but should definitely work with a dongle with 3.5mm plug.
If there's enough space and the 3.5mm jack is exposed while docked, yes, unless there's some kind of radio interference we don't know about. The left stick thing may be radio related, for example.
And even then you could always put the dongle into the TV rather than the Switch.
The Futurist
Member
I would have been happy with a dedicated optical output in the dock. The same as the Xbox One and PS4.
Would at least let me use my surround headphones like I do with my other consoles.
I guess I can go through my tv optical out. It's just annoying that so many little things about the system are backwards or deficient in some way.
Would at least let me use my surround headphones like I do with my other consoles.
I guess I can go through my tv optical out. It's just annoying that so many little things about the system are backwards or deficient in some way.
BBWCongaLine
Member
Ah okay.
King of Cups
Member
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I was just getting ready to post something like this. Took like 5 seconds of searching. Yeah, it's slightly inconvenient but it should work.
For the most part, there are always options to make things like this work. So if it matters that much to everyone at launch, there ya go.
And before anyone responds or quotes me, please refrain from the whole "that's not the point, it's 2017" rhetoric. I get ya)
But the interview WAS with Nintendo. So what, am I not supposed to listen to them?