8BitDo’s latest wireless controllers can now shake-to-wake the Switch 2

The Pro 3 and Ultimate 2 tin present shake-to-wake the Switch 2.

Third-party controller makers that person figured retired however to wirelessly aftermath the Switch 2 from its standby mode are mostly large and arrogant astir that feature. That’s due to the fact that determination inactive aren’t galore controllers that tin mimic 1 of the $89.99 Switch 2 Pro’s biggest selling points, which is letting owners crook the console connected from their couch. It’s inactive thing to brag about, and yet notable accessory institution 8BitDo doesn’t look keen to boast that it precocious debuted caller firmware for its Pro 3 and Ultimate 2 that enables this useful trick.

Version 2.0 of its firmware for some controllers (available present successful its Ultimate Software V2 connected Windows and Mac) brings shake-to-wake enactment connected Switch 2. Once either controller is paired with this goofy one-time procedure, you tin simply crook connected your gamepad, springiness it a small shake, past your console volition aftermath up. I’ve confirmed that it works connected my Switch 2 with some controllers.

The deficiency of Switch 2 wake-up successful 8BitDo’s latest controllers was 1 of the reasons wherefore I’ve been suggesting different models to Verge readers. At astir $69.99 each, these aren’t cheap. And yet, models that are considerably little costly (like GuliKit’s $29.99 ES Pro and other coagulated controllers) shipped months agone with the quality to wirelessly aftermath the Switch 2.