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How to Connect and Remap Your VOYEE Wireless Switch Controller for Xbox-Style Gameplay on Windows

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If you’ve ever plugged a Switch-style controller into your PC and found that the A and B buttons feel reversed, you’re not imagining things. The VOYEE Wireless Switch Controller—while designed for Nintendo Switch—also works on Windows in XInput mode, which mimics an Xbox controller. But the physical button layout still follows Nintendo’s convention, leading to confusion in games where B confirms and A cancels.

Luckily, VOYEE includes a built-in button-swap feature to fix this. Here’s how to connect your controller and remap the buttons for a true Xbox-style experience.

🔗 Step 1: Connect Your VOYEE Controller to Windows via Bluetooth

Before remapping, you’ll need to pair your controller with your PC. VOYEE makes this easy with a quick button combo.

✅ How to Pair:

  1. Enter Pairing Mode
    • Press and hold the X button and the Home button together for 3–4 seconds.
    • The LED lights will begin flashing, indicating the controller is ready to pair.
  2. Connect in Windows Settings
    • Go to Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices.
    • Click Add Bluetooth or other device > Bluetooth.
    • Select the device labeled “Xbox Controller” or similar from the list.

Once connected, the controller should operate in XInput mode, which is compatible with most PC games and emulators.

🔄 Step 2: Remap A/B and X/Y Buttons to Match Xbox Layout

Now that your controller is connected, it’s time to fix the reversed button behavior. VOYEE controllers support a hardware-based button-swap combo that toggles between Nintendo and Xbox-style mappings.

🔧 Why This Matters:

  • Nintendo layout: A = Confirm, B = Cancel
  • Xbox layout: B = Confirm, A = Cancel
  • On PC, this mismatch can make menus and gameplay feel unintuitive.

🧪 How to Perform the Swap:

  1. Locate the Buttons
    • Capture/Share Button: Usually near the Home button, marked with a camera icon.
    • R3: Press the right analog stick down until it clicks.
  2. Execute the Combo
    • Press and hold Capture + R3 together for 1–2 seconds.
    • You should feel a single vibration, confirming the swap.
    • If nothing happens, try holding for up to 3 seconds, or repeat to toggle between layouts.
  3. Test the Result
    • Open Windows Game Controller Settings (search “Set up USB game controllers” in the Start menu).
    • Or launch a game and test the buttons:
      • A should now confirm
      • B should cancel

If the buttons still feel reversed, repeat the combo—it may cycle between Nintendo and Xbox modes.

🧠 Final Thoughts

The VOYEE Wireless Switch Controller is a great budget-friendly option for PC gaming, but its Nintendo-style layout can trip up players used to Xbox controls. Thankfully, with a simple Capture + R3 combo, you can remap the buttons and enjoy a seamless experience across your favorite games.

Still having trouble or using a different VOYEE model? Drop a comment—I’ll help you troubleshoot or find the right combo for your setup.

Happy gaming! 🎮

How to Fix the GC IPL Error in Dolphin When Using RetroBat

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If you’ve ever tried launching a GameCube game through Dolphin and been greeted with the dreaded “GC IPL file could not be found” error, you’re not alone. This issue can be frustrating, especially when everything else seems to be set up correctly. But don’t worry—there’s a simple fix, and we’ll walk you through it.

🧩 What Causes the GC IPL Error?

The error typically stems from a missing or incorrect BIOS file (also known as the IPL file) required for the GameCube boot animation. While the game itself may be perfectly fine, Dolphin attempts to load the BIOS sequence before launching the game—and if it can’t find the right file, it throws an error.

✅ Fixing the Error in Dolphin (Standalone)

If you’re running Dolphin directly (not through RetroBat), you can bypass the BIOS boot sequence entirely by tweaking a simple setting:

  1. Locate your dolphin.ini configuration file.
  2. Open it in a text editor.
  3. Find the line that says SkipIPL.
  4. Set it to True.

ini

[Core]
SkipIPL = True

This tells Dolphin to skip the BIOS animation and jump straight into the game—no IPL file needed.

🔄 Fixing the Error in Dolphin via RetroBat

If you’re using RetroBat as your frontend, the fix is slightly different. RetroBat tends to overwrite Dolphin’s configuration files each time you launch a game, so editing dolphin.ini manually won’t stick.

Instead, you need to configure RetroBat itself to skip the BIOS:

  1. Launch RetroBat and press Start to open the Main Menu.
  2. Navigate to: Game Settings > Per System Advanced Configuration
  3. Select the console you’re working with (e.g., GameCube).
  4. Go to: Emulation > Skip Bios
  5. Set it to Yes.

This ensures that RetroBat tells Dolphin to skip the IPL sequence every time, avoiding the error altogether.

🎮 Final Thoughts

The GC IPL error might seem like a showstopper, but it’s really just a BIOS boot hiccup. Whether you’re using Dolphin standalone or through RetroBat, skipping the IPL sequence is a quick and effective workaround. Now you can get back to what matters—playing your favorite GameCube classics without interruption.

Got other emulation quirks you’re trying to solve? Drop them in the comments or reach out—I’m always up for a good retro tech fix.

How to fix a noisy GPU fan

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If you have an old GPU and you have noticed it is creating more noise now than when it was first installed, it may be because the bearing is no longer sufficiently lubricated.

A new fan off EBay, or new to you, might not be a sound investment. This is true assuming you can even find a replacement. Luckily most GPU fans can be serviced.

To Lubricate the Fan Bearing:

Remove the GPU from your computer.

Spin the fan manually. If it is not mostly silent, then there is a problem with the bearing. More than likely, there is just insufficient lubricant.

Carefully peel back the sticker on the top of the fan to expose the bearing. If access to the bearing is not provided on the top of the fan, then remove the fan from the GPU housing. Peel back the sticker on the back of the fan. If you see a yellowish mark on the inside of the sticker where the bearing is, this confirms the lubricant has leaked somewhat. If access to the bearing is not provided at the bottom of the fan either then very carefully try to remove the blade.

Once the bearing is exposed apply a small drop of light machine oil or sewing machine oil to the bearing. Singer oil is a good choice.

Rotate the fan manually to work the oil into the bearing.

Replace the sticker or use a small piece of tape to cover the bearing.

Before reinstalling the GPU, you might consider also applying fresh thermal paste to the GPU processor. This will help keep temperatures down, giving the fan less work to do.