8BitDo’s controllers will work with the Switch 2 after a firmware update

https://www.theverge.com/news/681153/8bitdo-controller-gamepad-nintendo-switch-2-compatible-firmware-update

Andrew Liszewski Jun 06, 2025 · 1 min read
8BitDo’s controllers will work with the Switch 2 after a firmware update
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8BitDo’s controllers will work with the Switch 2 after a firmware update

The company is updating eight of its gamepads to be Switch 2 compatible, but it says more updates are coming.

The company is updating eight of its gamepads to be Switch 2 compatible, but it says more updates are coming.

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