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

You tin usage galore of 8BitDo’s wireless controllers with the Switch 2 pursuing a elemental firmware update. | Image: 8BitDo

8BitDo announced that 8 of its flagship controllers are present compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 pursuing a firmware update.

Although immoderate companies had aboriginal entree to the Switch 2’s specs to physique accessories similar cases and surface protectors, galore controller makers had to hold until motorboat time to guarantee their devices were compatible with the caller console.

8BitDo has an extended enactment of controllers that are already compatible with the archetypal Switch, including an all-button arcade controller launching successful July. The caller firmware update is disposable for the pursuing models: 

• Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller
• Ultimate Bluetooth Controller
• Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller
• Ultimate C Bluetooth Controller
• Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad
• SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad
• USB Wireless Adapter 2
• USB Wireless Adapter

The institution said much updates are coming soon.

8BitDo provides aggregate tools for updating the firmware connected its controllers. There’s an Upgrade app disposable for macOS and Windows PCs that downloads and installs caller firmware erstwhile a controller is connected to the machine with a USB cable.

You tin besides usage 8BitDo Ultimate Software for Windows, Android and iOS mobile devices, oregon the newer 8BitDo Ultimate Software V2, which is lone disposable for Windows and macOS. You tin cheque which mentation of the Ultimate Software your 8BitDo controller is compatible with connected the company’s website.