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

You’ll need to download a firmware update to make 8BitDo’s wireless controllers compatible with the Switch 2.

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

8BitDo announced that eight of its flagship controllers are now compatible with the Nintendo Switch 2 following a firmware update. 8BitDo has an extensive line of controllers that are already compatible with the original Switch, including an all-button arcade controller launching in July. The new firmware update is available for the following models: Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller Ultimate Bluetooth Controller Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller…

PSA: 8BitDo Controllers Require A Firmware Update To Work On Switch 2

Here's a step-by-step walkthrough.Switch 2 is here and users are slowly discovering all sorts of compatibility issues with select games and accessories. If you happen to own an 8BitDo controller, you might have noticed it's simply not working with Nintendo's new hybrid device.Fortunately, there is a way to resolve this for certain 8BitDo products. As highlighted on the Nintendo Switch subreddit, "out of the box" these gamepads do not pair correc…

PSA: There's a mandatory update for Nintendo Switch 2 out of the box

The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here and arriving on doorsteps, but you’ll need to install an update before you can start playing. Like many devices, the Nintendo Switch 2 ships with one software update left before you can actually start using it. The update will start during initial setup, after you’ve connected the console…