Pretorian Flex Controller for Nintendo Switch & PC

£164.99  (£197.99 inc VAT)
Allow 7-10 days for delivery
SKU: FLEX1

An accessible gaming interface with 18 switch inputs and two joystick ports, allowing individual control arrangements for a docked Nintendo Switch or Windows 10 PC.

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Pretorian Flex Controller for Nintendo Switch & PC

£164.99

Pretorian Flex Controller for Nintendo Switch & PC

£164.99

The Pretorian Flex Controller is an accessible gaming interface that allows compatible external switches and joysticks to replace or supplement the controls on a standard gaming controller. It is designed for gaming on an original Nintendo Switch in docked TV mode or a compatible Windows 10 PC.

With 18 standard 3.5mm switch sockets and two USB joystick ports, the Flex Controller enables controls to be arranged around the gamer’s individual movement, strength and positioning needs. Each input can be configured using the free Flex Controller Settings App, allowing the gaming set-up to be adapted for different games and users.

Settings such as switch actions, double-press timing and protection against repeated accidental presses can be adjusted. Compatible joysticks can also be configured for orientation, sensitivity and dead zones. Configurations can then be saved across 12 profiles – six for Nintendo Switch and six for PC – and recalled when required.

For gamers who use eye-gaze access, the Flex Controller can also work with a compatible Tobii Eye-Tracker 4C or 5 through the separate Flex Controller Eye-tracker App and additional equipment.

Key Features

  • Accessible gaming interface for an original Nintendo Switch or Windows 10 PC
  • Allows compatible assistive switches and joysticks to be used as gaming controls
  • 18 standard 3.5mm sockets for external wired switches
  • Two USB ports for compatible joysticks and controllers
  • Controls can be positioned around the gamer’s most reliable movements
  • Free Windows settings app for configuring switch and joystick actions
  • Adjustable double-press interval
  • Ignore repeated press setting can help filter unintended repeated activations
  • Programmable joystick orientation, sensitivity and dead zones
  • Stores 12 individual profiles – six for Nintendo Switch and six for PC
  • Saved profiles can be recalled for different games, users or control arrangements
  • Compatible with selected Pretorian and HORI joysticks and controllers
  • Optional eye-gaze gaming using a compatible Tobii Eye-Tracker and separate app
  • ¼-inch mounting bush on the back for attachment to a compatible mounting system

SEN and Access Benefits

  • Provides an alternative to holding and operating a conventional gaming controller
  • Supports gamers with limited movement, strength, coordination or manual dexterity
  • Allows switches and joysticks to be selected and positioned around the individual gamer
  • Enables different controlled movements to be assigned to different game actions
  • Adjustable timing can support gamers who need longer to complete a double press
  • Repeated-press filtering may help users whose tremors or involuntary movements cause unintended activations
  • Adjustable joystick orientation allows the direction of movement to be matched to its position
  • Joystick sensitivity and dead-zone settings can be adapted to the user’s range and control of movement
  • Multiple profiles reduce the need to reconfigure the controller when changing games or users
  • Can support independent play, shared gaming and participation with family and friends

Compatible Switches and Joysticks

  • Assistive switches: Compatible wired switches terminating in a standard 3.5mm jack plug, including Pretorian Smoothie switches
  • Pretorian joysticks: Optima Joystick and Ultra Joystick
  • HORI controllers: Horipad for Nintendo Switch, Real Arcade Pro V Hayabusa for Nintendo Switch, Battle Pad for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch HORIPAD Mini

Joystick and controller compatibility is model-specific. The latest compatibility information should be checked before purchasing equipment for use with the Flex Controller.

Eye-Gaze Gaming

  • Can be used with a compatible Tobii Eye-Tracker 4C or 5 connected to a Windows 10 PC
  • Requires the separate Flex Controller Eye-tracker App
  • Additional cables and equipment are required
  • Games can run on the PC or on an original docked Nintendo Switch displayed through the PC
  • Using a Nintendo Switch through the PC requires a compatible video capture device and suitable software, such as OBS Studio

Product Details

  • Product type: Accessible gaming controller interface
  • Compatible platforms: Original Nintendo Switch in docked TV mode and compatible Windows 10 PCs
  • Switch inputs: 18 x 3.5mm sockets
  • Joystick inputs: 2 x USB ports
  • Saved profiles: 12 – six Nintendo Switch and six PC profiles
  • Configuration: Free Flex Controller Settings App for Windows 10
  • Eye-gaze software: Flex Controller Eye-tracker App
  • Compatible eye trackers: Tobii Eye-Tracker 4C and 5
  • Mounting: ¼-inch threaded mounting bush on the back of the unit
  • External switches included: No
  • External joystick included: No
  • Eye tracker included: No

Please note: The Flex Controller cannot be used with Nintendo Switch Lite or with a Nintendo Switch in handheld mode. The Nintendo Switch must be placed in its docking station and used in TV mode. Compatibility with Nintendo Switch 2 and Windows 11 is not currently confirmed by Pretorian and should be checked before ordering. External switches, joysticks, eye trackers, mounting equipment, video capture equipment and other accessories are sold separately.

  • Teenagers and adults who require an alternative gaming control arrangement
  • Disabled gamers who cannot comfortably hold or operate a standard controller
  • Gamers with limited movement, strength, coordination or manual dexterity
  • People who access technology using assistive switches
  • Gamers who use a compatible accessible joystick
  • Users who may benefit from repeated-press filtering or adjusted activation timing
  • Creating an individual switch and joystick gaming arrangement
  • Accessible gaming on an original docked Nintendo Switch
  • Accessible gaming on a compatible Windows 10 PC
  • Compatible eye-gaze gaming arrangements
  • Gaming at home, in schools, colleges, therapy services and gaming groups
  • Use by individuals, families, occupational therapists and assistive technology professionals

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