Use this guide if your Nintendo Switch 2 sees the adapter but your X-Arcade Tankstick Max or Tankstick with Trackball controls do not respond correctly.

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Required items

  • X-Arcade Tankstick Max or current Tankstick with Trackball.
  • X-Arcade 2-in-1 adapter with permanently attached cables.
  • Brook Wingman XE2 adapter.
  • Current Brook Wingman XE2 firmware with Nintendo Switch 2 support.
  • Nintendo Switch 2 dock.

Older detachable-cable 2-in-1 adapter versions may not be compatible with this setup.

Step 1: Enable wired controller support on the Switch 2

  1. Open System Settings.
  2. Go to Controllers & Accessories.
  3. Turn on Pro Controller Wired Communication.
  4. Fully restart the Switch 2.

Do not skip the restart. The setting may not behave correctly until the console has rebooted.

Step 2: Set the X-Arcade controller to Mode 1

Set the rear mode switch on the Tankstick Max or Tankstick with Trackball to Mode 1 / Keyboard Mode before connecting the adapter chain.

Mode 1 is the recommended starting point for this setup.

Step 3: Update the Brook Wingman XE2

Use Brook's firmware updater to install the latest Wingman XE2 firmware that supports Nintendo Switch 2.

Brook firmware downloads:

https://www.brookaccessory.com/download/Wingman_Series/

If the adapter is detected but inputs do not work, update the XE2 firmware before replacing the adapter.

Step 4: Put the Wingman XE2 into NS mode

Put the XE2 into Nintendo Switch mode using the Brook mode shortcut.

If the Tankstick does not have a PS/Home button needed for the shortcut:

  1. Temporarily connect another controller that has a PS/Home button.
  2. Set the XE2 into NS mode.
  3. Disconnect that controller.
  4. Reconnect the X-Arcade adapter chain.

The XE2 LED should become solid when recognized correctly.

Step 5: Connect Player 1 first

For Player 1:

  1. Connect the Player 1 side first.
  2. Press the left lower side button plus P1 to complete the handshake.

For Player 2:

  1. Connect Player 2 only after Player 1 is recognized.
  2. Press the right lower side button plus P2.

If it still does not work

Check the following:

  • Pro Controller Wired Communication is enabled.
  • The Switch 2 was fully restarted after enabling the setting.
  • The Tankstick Max or Tankstick with Trackball is in Mode 1.
  • The XE2 firmware is current.
  • XE2 is in NS mode.
  • The XE2 LED is solid, not only flashing.
  • The adapter chain is connected to the Switch dock USB port.

If the setup still does not work after these steps

Please send:

  • A photo of the full adapter chain.
  • The Wingman XE2 firmware version.
  • A photo or video of the XE2 LED.
  • Confirmation that Pro Controller Wired Communication is enabled.
  • Confirmation that the Tankstick Max or Tankstick with Trackball is in Mode 1.