diff --git a/hwids/switch.py b/hwids/switch.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f5228f0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/hwids/switch.py
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+Import("env")
+
+board_config = env.BoardConfig()
+# should be array of VID:PID pairs
+board_config.update("build.hwids", [
+  ["0x0f0d", "0x00c1"], # Hori Co., Ltd HORIPAD for Nintendo Switch
+])
diff --git a/platformio.ini b/platformio.ini
index bfe5f08..7eb7724 100644
--- a/platformio.ini
+++ b/platformio.ini
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # supported values:
 # $board: micro, esp32
 # $input: snes, genesis, psx, n64, radio, debug
-# $output: radio, usb, usbradio, bt, debug
+# $output: radio, usb, usbradio, bt, switchusb, debug
 # please note not all boards are compatible with all inputs/outputs
 # for example esp32 can only do bt
 # micro can only do radio or usb
@@ -67,11 +67,12 @@ extends     = out-usb, out-radio
 build_flags = -DGAMEPAD_OUTPUT=4
 src_filter = ${out-usb.src_filter} ${out-radio.src_filter}
 
-[out-switch]
-build_flags = -DGAMEPAD_OUTPUT=5
-src_filter = +<gamepad/ESP32-BLE-Gamepad>
-# from https://github.com/NathanReeves/BlueCubeMod#build-instructionsv2
-platform_packages = framework-espidf @ https://github.com/OpenRetroPad/esp-idf
+[out-switchusb]
+# switch only supports 1 controller per dongle
+build_flags = -DGAMEPAD_OUTPUT=5 -DGAMEPAD_COUNT=1
+src_filter = +<gamepad/Switch-USB-Gamepad>
+lib_deps = https://github.com/OpenRetroPad/HID
+extra_scripts = pre:hwids/switch.py
 
 # radio input
 
@@ -101,6 +102,12 @@ extends     = micro, in-radio, out-debug
 src_filter  = ${in-radio.src_filter}  ${out-debug.src_filter}
 build_flags = ${in-radio.build_flags} ${out-debug.build_flags}
 
+[env:micro-radio-switchusb]
+extends     = micro, in-radio, out-switchusb
+src_filter  = ${in-radio.src_filter}  ${out-switchusb.src_filter}
+build_flags = ${in-radio.build_flags} ${out-switchusb.build_flags}
+lib_deps    = ${in-radio.lib_deps}, ${out-switchusb.lib_deps}
+
 # not enough pins for env:micro-radio-radio , plus it'd be crazy
 
 # snes input
@@ -139,6 +146,11 @@ extends     = micro, in-snes, out-usbradio
 src_filter  = ${in-snes.src_filter}  ${out-usbradio.src_filter}
 build_flags = ${in-snes.build_flags} ${out-usbradio.build_flags}
 
+[env:micro-snes-switchusb]
+extends     = micro, in-snes, out-switchusb
+src_filter  = ${in-snes.src_filter}  ${out-switchusb.src_filter}
+build_flags = ${in-snes.build_flags} ${out-switchusb.build_flags}
+
 # n64 input
 
 [in-n64]
@@ -176,6 +188,11 @@ extends     = micro, in-n64, out-usbradio
 src_filter  = ${in-n64.src_filter}  ${out-usbradio.src_filter}
 build_flags = ${in-n64.build_flags} ${out-usbradio.build_flags}
 
+[env:micro-n64-switchusb]
+extends     = micro, in-n64, out-switchusb
+src_filter  = ${in-n64.src_filter}  ${out-switchusb.src_filter}
+build_flags = ${in-n64.build_flags} ${out-switchusb.build_flags}
+
 # genesis input
 
 [in-genesis]
@@ -215,6 +232,11 @@ extends     = micro, in-genesis, out-usbradio
 src_filter  = ${in-genesis.src_filter}  ${out-usbradio.src_filter}
 build_flags = ${in-genesis.build_flags} ${out-usbradio.build_flags} -DGAMEPAD_COUNT=1
 
+[env:micro-genesis-switchusb]
+extends     = micro, in-genesis, out-switchusb
+src_filter  = ${in-genesis.src_filter}  ${out-switchusb.src_filter}
+build_flags = ${in-genesis.build_flags} ${out-switchusb.build_flags}
+
 # psx input
 
 [in-psx]
@@ -251,6 +273,11 @@ extends     = micro, in-psx, out-usbradio
 src_filter  = ${in-psx.src_filter}  ${out-usbradio.src_filter}
 build_flags = ${in-psx.build_flags} ${out-usbradio.build_flags}
 
+[env:micro-psx-switchusb]
+extends     = micro, in-psx, out-switchusb
+src_filter  = ${in-psx.src_filter}  ${out-switchusb.src_filter}
+build_flags = ${in-psx.build_flags} ${out-switchusb.build_flags}
+
 # debug input
 
 [in-debug]
@@ -287,3 +314,7 @@ extends     = micro, in-debug, out-usbradio
 src_filter  = ${in-debug.src_filter}  ${out-usbradio.src_filter}
 build_flags = ${in-debug.build_flags} ${out-usbradio.build_flags}
 
+[env:micro-debug-switchusb]
+extends     = micro, in-debug, out-switchusb
+src_filter  = ${in-debug.src_filter}  ${out-switchusb.src_filter}
+build_flags = ${in-debug.build_flags} ${out-switchusb.build_flags}
diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md
index 1172779..673bebe 100644
--- a/readme.md
+++ b/readme.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ env's are laid out like `$board-$input-$output`
 supported values:
   * $board: micro, esp32
   * $input: snes, genesis, psx, n64, radio, debug
-  * $output: radio, usb, usbradio, bt, debug
+  * $output: radio, usb, usbradio, switchusb, bt, debug
   * please note not all boards are compatible with all inputs/outputs, for example esp32 can only do bt, micro can only do radio or usb
 
 Credits / Links
@@ -21,7 +21,9 @@ Code and/or inspiration was (or will be) taken from these places, in no particul
   * [DaemonBite-Retro-Controllers-USB](https://github.com/MickGyver/DaemonBite-Retro-Controllers-USB)
   * [Arduino-USB-HID-RetroJoystickAdapter](https://github.com/mcgurk/Arduino-USB-HID-RetroJoystickAdapter)
   * [BlueCubeMod](https://github.com/NathanReeves/BlueCubeMod)
+  * [OpenSwitchPad](https://github.com/agustincampeny/OpenSwitchPad)
   * [arduino-n64-controller-library](https://github.com/pothos/arduino-n64-controller-library)
   * [N64toiQue](https://github.com/mnzlmstr/N64toiQue)
   * [dreamcast_usb](https://github.com/raphnet/dreamcast_usb)
   * [SNES-NRF24](https://github.com/baldengineer/SNES-NRF24)
+  * https://github.com/NicoHood/Nintendo
diff --git a/src/Debug.cpp b/src/Debug.cpp
index 1d0f3fb..e464e71 100644
--- a/src/Debug.cpp
+++ b/src/Debug.cpp
@@ -16,9 +16,9 @@ void setup() {
 void loop() {
 	if (gamepad.isConnected()) {
 		// test code to automate sending to test RadioReceiver (or any gamepad impl)
-		Serial.println("Press buttons 1 and 32. Move all axes to center. Set DPAD to down right.");
-		gamepad.press(c, BUTTON_1);
-		gamepad.press(c, BUTTON_32);
+		Serial.println("Press buttons A and Y. Move all axes to center. Set DPAD to down right.");
+		gamepad.press(c, BUTTON_A);
+		gamepad.press(c, BUTTON_Y);
 		gamepad.setAxis(c, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, DPAD_DOWN_RIGHT);
 		delay(500);
 		Serial.println("Release all buttons. Move all axes to center. Set DPAD to center.");
diff --git a/src/Playstation.cpp b/src/Playstation.cpp
index 6934b40..68879b3 100644
--- a/src/Playstation.cpp
+++ b/src/Playstation.cpp
@@ -167,7 +167,8 @@ class Joystick_ {
 
 	int16_t translateAxis(uint8_t v) {
 		//map(value, fromLow, fromHigh, toLow, toHigh)
-		return v == 128 ? 0 : map(v, 0, 255, -32767, 32767);
+		// todo: don't map at all if translation isn't required...
+		return v == 128 ? AXIS_CENTER : map(v, 0, 255, AXIS_MIN, AXIS_MAX);
 	}
 
 	void sendState(uint8_t c) {
@@ -322,5 +323,5 @@ void loop() {
 		Joystick[i].updateState(i);
 	}
 
-	delayMicroseconds(1000);
+	delayMicroseconds(500);	 // todo: proper value for this... does it depend on number of gamepads/multitap ?
 }
diff --git a/src/SnesNes.cpp b/src/SnesNes.cpp
index 1fba631..a40206a 100644
--- a/src/SnesNes.cpp
+++ b/src/SnesNes.cpp
@@ -7,7 +7,18 @@
 #define BUTTON_COUNT 12	 // SNES has 12, NES only has 8
 
 //individual data pin for each controller
-static const int DATA_PIN[GAMEPAD_COUNT] = {18, 19};  // grey, 20, 21 are the next logical ones
+static const int DATA_PIN[GAMEPAD_COUNT] = {
+	18,
+#if GAMEPAD_COUNT > 1
+	19,
+#endif
+#if GAMEPAD_COUNT > 2
+	20,
+#endif
+#if GAMEPAD_COUNT > 3
+	21,
+#endif
+};
 
 //shared pins between all controllers
 #if defined(CONFIG_BT_ENABLED)
diff --git a/src/gamepad/Gamepad.h b/src/gamepad/Gamepad.h
index 0465879..b89eeff 100644
--- a/src/gamepad/Gamepad.h
+++ b/src/gamepad/Gamepad.h
@@ -39,6 +39,10 @@
 
 #include "UsbRadio-Gamepad/UsbRadioGamepad.h"
 
+#elif GAMEPAD_OUTPUT == 5
+
+#include "Switch-USB-Gamepad/SwitchUsbGamepad.h"
+
 #else
 
 #error Unsupported value for GAMEPAD_OUTPUT, must be 0-3
diff --git a/src/gamepad/Switch-USB-Gamepad/SwitchUsbGamepad.h b/src/gamepad/Switch-USB-Gamepad/SwitchUsbGamepad.h
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1da414d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/src/gamepad/Switch-USB-Gamepad/SwitchUsbGamepad.h
@@ -0,0 +1,63 @@
+#ifndef SWITCH_USB_GAMEPAD_H
+#define SWITCH_USB_GAMEPAD_H
+
+#ifndef GAMEPAD_CLASS
+#define GAMEPAD_CLASS SwitchUsbGamepad
+#endif
+
+#include "../common.h"
+
+#include "HID-Project.h"
+
+class SwitchUsbGamepad : public AbstractGamepad {
+   public:
+	SwitchUsbGamepad() : AbstractGamepad() {
+	}
+
+	virtual void begin(void) {
+		NSGamepad.begin();
+	}
+
+	virtual void end(void) {
+		NSGamepad.end();
+	}
+
+	virtual void setAxis(const uint8_t cIdx, int16_t x, int16_t y, int16_t z, int16_t rZ, char rX, char rY, signed char hat) {
+		// Move x/y Axis to a new position (16bit)
+		NSGamepad.leftXAxis(x);
+		NSGamepad.leftYAxis(y);
+		NSGamepad.rightXAxis(z);
+		NSGamepad.rightYAxis(rZ);
+		NSGamepad.dPad(hat);
+
+		this->sync(cIdx);
+	}
+
+	virtual void setHatSync(const uint8_t cIdx, signed char hat) {
+		setAxis(cIdx, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, hat);
+	}
+
+	virtual void buttons(const uint8_t cIdx, uint32_t b) {
+		NSGamepad.buttons(b);
+	}
+
+	virtual void press(const uint8_t cIdx, uint32_t b) {
+		NSGamepad.press(b);
+	}
+
+	virtual void release(const uint8_t cIdx, uint32_t b) {
+		NSGamepad.release(b);
+	}
+
+	virtual void sync(const uint8_t cIdx) {
+		// todo: something to make this play nice with radio
+		sendHidReport(cIdx, &gamepadReport, GAMEPAD_REPORT_LEN);
+	}
+
+	virtual void sendHidReport(const uint8_t cIdx, const void* d, int len) {
+		//gamepad[cIdx].send(d, len);]]
+		NSGamepad.write();
+	}
+};
+
+#endif	// SWITCH_USB_GAMEPAD_H
diff --git a/src/gamepad/common.h b/src/gamepad/common.h
index f980e6d..00a7679 100644
--- a/src/gamepad/common.h
+++ b/src/gamepad/common.h
@@ -7,28 +7,83 @@
 #define ARDUINO_ARCH_ESP32 1
 #include "HIDTypes.h"
 
+#if GAMEPAD_OUTPUT == 5	 // nintendo switch
+
+#define BUTTON_A NSButton_A
+#define BUTTON_B NSButton_B
+#define BUTTON_MENU NSButton_Home
+#define BUTTON_X NSButton_X
+#define BUTTON_Y NSButton_Y
+#define BUTTON_TL NSButton_LeftTrigger
+#define BUTTON_TR NSButton_RightTrigger
+#define BUTTON_TL2 NSButton_LeftThrottle
+#define BUTTON_TR2 NSButton_RightThrottle
+#define BUTTON_SELECT NSButton_Minus
+#define BUTTON_START NSButton_Plus
+#define BUTTON_THUMBL NSButton_LeftStick
+#define BUTTON_THUMBR NSButton_RightStick
+
+#define DPAD_CENTER NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_CENTERED
+#define DPAD_UP NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_UP
+#define DPAD_UP_RIGHT NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_UP_RIGHT
+#define DPAD_RIGHT NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_RIGHT
+#define DPAD_DOWN_RIGHT NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_DOWN_RIGHT
+#define DPAD_DOWN NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_DOWN
+#define DPAD_DOWN_LEFT NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_DOWN_LEFT
+#define DPAD_LEFT NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_LEFT
+#define DPAD_UP_LEFT NSGAMEPAD_DPAD_UP_LEFT
+
+#define AXIS_CENTER 128
+#define AXIS_MAX 255
+#define AXIS_MIN 0
+
+#else
+
 #define BUTTON_A 1
 #define BUTTON_B 2
 #define BUTTON_MENU 4
 #define BUTTON_X 8
 #define BUTTON_Y 16
 #define BUTTON_TL 64
-#define BUTTON_L 64
-#define BUTTON_L1 64
 #define BUTTON_TR 128
-#define BUTTON_R 128
-#define BUTTON_R1 128
 #define BUTTON_TL2 256
-#define BUTTON_L2 256
 #define BUTTON_TR2 512
-#define BUTTON_R2 512
 #define BUTTON_SELECT 1024
 #define BUTTON_START 2048
 #define BUTTON_THUMBL 8192
-#define BUTTON_L3 8192
 #define BUTTON_THUMBR 16384
-#define BUTTON_R3 16384
 
+#define DPAD_CENTER 0
+#define DPAD_UP 1
+#define DPAD_UP_RIGHT 2
+#define DPAD_RIGHT 3
+#define DPAD_DOWN_RIGHT 4
+#define DPAD_DOWN 5
+#define DPAD_DOWN_LEFT 6
+#define DPAD_LEFT 7
+#define DPAD_UP_LEFT 8
+
+#define AXIS_CENTER 0
+#define AXIS_MAX 32768
+#define AXIS_MIN -32767
+
+#endif	// nintendo switch
+
+// aliases
+#define BUTTON_HOME BUTTON_MENU
+#define BUTTON_L BUTTON_TL
+#define BUTTON_L1 BUTTON_TL
+#define BUTTON_R BUTTON_TR
+#define BUTTON_R1 BUTTON_TR
+#define BUTTON_L2 BUTTON_TL2
+#define BUTTON_R2 BUTTON_TR2
+#define BUTTON_L3 BUTTON_THUMBL
+#define BUTTON_R3 BUTTON_THUMBR
+
+#define DPAD_CENTERED DPAD_CENTER
+// end aliases
+
+#if 0
 #define BUTTON_1 1
 #define BUTTON_2 2
 #define BUTTON_3 4
@@ -61,21 +116,7 @@
 #define BUTTON_30 536870912
 #define BUTTON_31 1073741824
 #define BUTTON_32 2147483648
-
-#define DPAD_CENTER 0
-#define DPAD_CENTERED 0
-#define DPAD_UP 1
-#define DPAD_UP_RIGHT 2
-#define DPAD_RIGHT 3
-#define DPAD_DOWN_RIGHT 4
-#define DPAD_DOWN 5
-#define DPAD_DOWN_LEFT 6
-#define DPAD_LEFT 7
-#define DPAD_UP_LEFT 8
-
-#define AXIS_CENTER 0
-#define AXIS_MAX 32768
-#define AXIS_MIN -32767
+#endif
 
 #ifndef GAMEPAD_REPORT_ARRAY_ADD
 // this is used by radio gamepad to send additional info