{"id":68886,"date":"2023-08-28T15:01:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-28T07:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=68886"},"modified":"2023-09-03T16:53:38","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T08:53:38","slug":"nintendo-switch-on-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/nintendo-switch-on-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Play Nintendo Switch Games on Your iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your iPad is a versatile device that can do more than just browsing and media consumption. You can even use it to play Nintendo Switch games by connecting a PS5 or Nintendo Switch controller. To fully enjoy Nintendo Switch games, you usually need to switch back to the console or TV, but there\u2019s a workaround.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/nintendo-switch-on-ipad\/nintendo-switch-on-ipad.jpg?2\" alt=\"nintendo switch on ipad\" width=\"2514\" height=\"1406\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text su-image-caption\" data-url=\"\" data-target=\"self\" style=\"min-height:34px;padding-left:36px;color:#333333\">\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-icon\" style=\"color:#333333;font-size:24px;width:24px;height:24px\"><i class=\"sui sui-photo\" style=\"font-size:24px;color:#333333\"><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"sue-icon-text-content su-u-trim\" style=\"color:#333333\">MacRumors\/YouTube<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear:both;height:0\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Essential Items You\u2019ll Need<\/h2>\n<p>Before you can play Nintendo Switch games on your iPad, you\u2019ll need some specific items. According to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X65p0ZalDU4&ab_channel=MacRumors\">this MacRumors video<\/a>, here\u2019s the list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nintendo Switch<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>iPad with USB-C Port<\/strong>: Ensure your iPad has a USB-C port for compatibility. Here\u2019s a list of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wolfoftablet.com\/which-ipads-have-usb-c\/\">iPads with USB-C port<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>iPadOS 17<\/strong>: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/support\/install-beta\/\">Update your iPad to iPadOS 17 beta<\/a> to make the capture card compatible.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Capture-1080P60-Streaming-Recorder-Compatible\/dp\/B09PMXVVLZ\/\">USB-C Capture Card<\/a><\/strong>: Capture Card is a device that captures the video feed from your Nintendo Switch and displays it on your iPad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capture Card App<\/strong>: A dedicated app like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/testflight.apple.com\/join\/kaEqupTX\">Capture Pro<\/a>, available on TestFlight, is also required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step-by-Step Setup Guide<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Connect the Capture Card: <\/strong>Insert the HDMI cable from your Nintendo Switch dock into the capture card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect to iPad:<\/strong> Plug the USB-C end of the capture card into your iPad\u2019s USB-C port.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Launch the App:<\/strong> Open the Capture Pro app on your iPad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Up Your Switch<\/strong>: Turn on your Nintendo Switch. Once the app detects it, you\u2019ll see the Switch home screen on your iPad.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><div class=\"video-19by6\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X65p0ZalDU4?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Additional Tips<\/h2>\n<p>This method isn\u2019t limited to the Nintendo Switch; it also works for PS5 and Xbox. Though there may be a slight delay, the overall experience is generally good and better than most streaming options.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it! 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