8BitDo’s controllers will work with the Switch 2 after a firmware update
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
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I love my Pro2 controller. It works great on the Steam Deck and Switch. I just wish you could program the back paddles to keyboard keys or mouse buttons.
I won't be getting a Switch 2, but it's really cool they're doing a firmware update instead of needing a new controller.
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I may get Ultimate 2, instead of Nintendo Switch Pro 2 Controller. Ultimate 2 has TMR sticks, which are supposedly better than Hall-effect (or newer tech than hall-effect, something like that).
Edit: Noticed that there's 8bitdo Pro 2 too, so clarified that I am talking about the official Nintendo Switch Pro 2 Controller.
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Looks like the updater is Windows-only, and does not work in Wine. Is there another way to just flash the firmware file from Linux?
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Try a Windows VM with USB pass though if there is no Linux tool.
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Does
fwupdauto-pull the firmware for it in KDE?
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Yes!!1 I have a pro 2 bluetooth controller and an arcade stick. I hope they update the arcade stick firmware too :DD
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Thank goodness, I’m a big fan of my classic Game Boy themed SN30 and was a bit annoyed to find it didn’t work at launch with the 2.
I think I’ll definitely be picking up an Ultimate 2 in a few months to replace my aging Switch Pro controller.
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Sweet. I already have 2 Ultimate 2C controllers. Way back I bought a Switch Pro controller and I'm never buying official gamepads again. Third party stuff are great now
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I tried yesterday to use the 8bitdo ultimate controller without updating and it didn't work, so I was kinda bummed. The switch 2 could 'see' the controller and registred it as a pro controller, so it was weird the buttons didn't do anything.
Will try this update now!
I'm curious if there's an ability to wake up the switch 2. I believe it was possible on the switch 1. My switch 1 pro controller doesn't wake up my switch 2 (or maybe I'm doing something wrong), which bothers me.
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Can the Pro 2 turn the console on? My original switch pro controller can't, unfortunately.
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Anecdotally and semi-relevantly, the Ultimate 2 doesn't wake the console. 🙁
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Nice, I love my Ultimate and I'm glad it will also be usable if/when I get a Switch 2.
Also nice to hear. Hope the Micro gets an update, I often use it for "low interaction" games like VNs and it's also good for small kids, my nieces really like it.
I'm team SN30 pro, and I'm glad it's on the list too.
I think we discussed this before, but how's micro in actual use?
It's kind of terrible as an actual controller, but lowkey a fantastic fidget toy.
I bought it for the novelty and it was worth it.
It's not a comfortable controller for adults, but it's a complete controller with all buttons that is very small.
It's good for young kids or if you want something small you can carry around for quick sessions on the go - I used it several times to play simple games like Vampire Survivors while cycling on the gym.
I also use it for VNs at home - in those games you're very often just pressing a button to move the text forward, so I hold with the buttons facing up, kinda like a small TV remote.