frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Jul 25, 2025 05:10 PM
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frontpagephoinix | Staff posted Jul 25, 2025 05:10 PM
Prime Members: 8Bitdo Pro 2 Bluetooth Controller for Switch (Various)
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I'm guessing Nintendo changed the wake from sleep command on Switch 2 to force it to only work on Switch 2 devices (Switch 2 joycons, Switch 2 pro controller, etc). All other inputs remain the same, which is why Switch 1 controllers still work.
It may be possible in the future with newer firmware updates, but it will likely lock the controller to a specific platform (IE: Only wakes Switch 2, doesn't work on Switch 1 unless you revert the firmware). This is all speculation, but I don't doubt the possibility, especially once third party Switch 2 Pro controllers hit the market.
8bitdo also has SNES, XBox shaped gamepads.
The Pro3 has rearrangeable Magnetic ABXY buttons for people with OCD. I did not see if they will have PS Triangle, Square, Circle, X buttons.
I'm guessing Nintendo changed the wake from sleep command on Switch 2 to force it to only work on Switch 2 devices (Switch 2 joycons, Switch 2 pro controller, etc). All other inputs remain the same, which is why Switch 1 controllers still work.
It may be possible in the future with newer firmware updates, but it will likely lock the controller to a specific platform (IE: Only wakes Switch 2, doesn't work on Switch 1 unless you revert the firmware). This is all speculation, but I don't doubt the possibility, especially once third party Switch 2 Pro controllers hit the market.
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