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The Switch 2 is here: everything you need to know about Nintendo’s new console

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Your Switch pad may need updates to work with Switch 2.

Our 8BitDo pads definitely needed them (they’re live!), and GuliKit has now announced its KK3 Max needs this one to unlock Amiibo support. (Yes, it’s the rare quality 3rd-party pad with working NFC for Nintendo’s figurines, and it’s in our best controller guide.)

Depending on your pad, some simply won’t pair with the Switch 2 at all, while others are missing some features. In general, Nintendo says original Switch controllers won’t be able to wake the Switch 2 from sleep.

Photo of Gulikit KingKong 3 Pro and KingKong 3 Max
Photo: Quentyn Kennemer / The Verge
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