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Nintendo Switch 2: browse exact controller models with a source-linked relationship. Results distinguish the connection method and game or app context. A missing model is unverified, not automatically incompatible. Original Joy-Con can pair wirelessly, but cannot attach to or charge from the Switch 2 body.
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Read the model name, game version, wired or wireless mode, and any receiver or adapter requirement. Feature support such as headset audio, rumble, motion, and wake-from-sleep may differ from basic input.
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Documented controller relationships
| Model | Game / use context | Evidence status | Connection | Conditions and limits | Official evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB | Check game and feature support | Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller — Nintendo of America, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Joy-Con 2 (L) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, console attachment | Check game and feature support | Nintendo Switch 2 technical specifications — Nintendo Australia, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Joy-Con 2 (R) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, console attachment | Check game and feature support | Nintendo Switch 2 technical specifications — Nintendo Australia, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Nintendo Switch Pro Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | USB charging and registration depend on the console and dock arrangement. | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller FAQ — Nintendo of America, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Joy-Con (L) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | Cannot attach to or charge from this console body; a separate supported charging method is needed. | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 accessory compatibility — Nintendo of America, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Joy-Con (R) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | Cannot attach to or charge from this console body; a separate supported charging method is needed. | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 accessory compatibility — Nintendo of America, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Nintendo 64 Controller for Nintendo Switch Online | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | Use only in a supported game. This button layout may not meet every standard game's input requirements. | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 accessory compatibility — Nintendo of America, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | Use only in a supported game. This button layout may not meet every standard game's input requirements. | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 accessory compatibility — Nintendo of America, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Nintendo Entertainment System Controllers | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | Use only in a supported game. This button layout may not meet every standard game's input requirements. | Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 accessory compatibility — Nintendo of America, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB, 2.4 GHz receiver | Switch 2 system version 20.1.1 or later and firmware for this exact model are required. USB use also requires a working host data port and a supported adapter where applicable. | Pro 3 Bluetooth Gamepad — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad (Hall Effect revision) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB | Switch 2 system version 20.1.1 or later and firmware for the exact controller model are required. Check support for the individual game and accessory port. | Pro 2 Bluetooth Gamepad — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad (Hall Effect revision) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB | Switch 2 system version 20.1.1 or later and firmware for the exact controller model are required. Check support for the individual game and accessory port. | SN30 Pro Bluetooth Gamepad — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| M30 Bluetooth Gamepad | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB | Switch 2 system version 20.1.1 or later and supported controller firmware are required. Gyro, rumble, NFC, and console wake are unavailable. | M30 Bluetooth Gamepad — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Micro Bluetooth Gamepad | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB | Use the model's supported Switch 2 firmware; Android 9 or later is listed for Android use. | Micro — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB, 2.4 GHz receiver | Switch 2 requires version 20.1.1 or later and firmware for this exact model. | Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Ultimate Bluetooth Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB | Check firmware for this exact model. | Ultimate Bluetooth Controller — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, USB | A Switch 2 support firmware notice (v1.01) was observed; confirm the current release and exact SKU. | Ultimate 2C Bluetooth Controller — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz receiver, USB | Switch 2 requires version 20.1.1 or later and supported firmware; Windows requires version 10 1903 or later. Select the host-specific mode. | Arcade Stick for Switch and Windows — 8BitDo, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Advantage Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB | For wired use, check dock USB and TV-mode settings; for wireless use, check pairing and firmware requirements. The original Switch does not gain Switch 2-only GameChat functions. | Nintendo Switch 2 FAQ — PowerA, checked 2026-10-30 |
| Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | wireless | For wired use, check dock USB and TV-mode settings; for wireless use, check pairing and firmware requirements. The original Switch does not gain Switch 2-only GameChat functions. | Nintendo Switch 2 FAQ — PowerA, checked 2026-10-30 |
| MAGIC-NS 2 | Adapter output host | Documented with conditions | USB | Check the host-specific output mode and current official input-controller list. | MAGIC-NS 2 platform/controller lists — Mayflash, checked 2026-10-30 |
| KK3 MAX | Controller-supported games | Platform listed; connection mode not verified | Mode not recorded | Based on the official platform list; check the exact model's connection manual and firmware before buying or assuming an automatic fit. | GuliKit KK3 Max / KK3 Pro official catalog — GuliKit, checked 2026-10-30 |
| KK3 Pro | Controller-supported games | Platform listed; connection mode not verified | Mode not recorded | Based on the official platform list; check the exact model's connection manual and firmware before buying or assuming an automatic fit. | GuliKit KK3 Max / KK3 Pro official catalog — GuliKit, checked 2026-10-30 |
| HORI HORIPAD Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2 (wired) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | USB-A cable | NSX-109U is a wired Switch 2 controller; connect by its USB-A cable and use a controller-supported game. The Switch 2 firmware updater is distinct from the older HORIPAD Turbo updater. | HORIPAD Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2, SKU NSX-109U — HORI USA, checked 2026-10-31 |
| HORI Wireless HORIPAD Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2 | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Wireless | Pair NSX-205U wirelessly; motion controls depend on the game. HORI states that vibration and HD Rumble 2 are not supported. | Wireless HORIPAD Turbo for Nintendo Switch 2, SKU NSX-205U — HORI USA, checked 2026-10-31 |
| PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth 5.0 | PowerA explicitly states that this edition works with Switch 2. The C button is unavailable; HD Rumble, IR, and amiibo NFC are not supported by this controller. | Enhanced Wireless Controller Rechargeable for Nintendo Switch — PowerA, checked 2026-10-31 |
| PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | wireless | Turtle Beach expressly lists Switch 2 for the original Afterglow Wave wireless edition, but its C button is unavailable. | PDP Afterglow Wave Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch — Turtle Beach PDP, checked 2026-10-31 |
| Brook Wingman XE 2 Controller Converter | Adapter output host | Documented with conditions | USB converter with model-specific wired or Bluetooth input | Brook lists Switch 2 output; firmware and NS mode must match its current FAQ. | Wingman XE 2 supported hosts and input controllers — Brook Gaming, checked 2026-10-31 |
| Brook Universal Fighting Board | Board installed in a wired fight stick | Documented with conditions | wired board in assembled fight stick | The original Universal Fighting Board needs correct internal wiring, USB output, and console mode. Brook lists PS4 games on PS5; native PS5 fighting games require a separate UFB-UP5 upgrade kit. | Universal Fighting Board supported console modes — Brook Gaming, checked 2026-10-31 |
| Brook UFB Fusion Fighting Board | Board installed in a wired fight stick | Documented with conditions | wired board in assembled fight stick | UFB Fusion is a board for an assembled fight stick, not a standalone gamepad. Brook lists native PS5 fighting games but not every PS5 title, and its product notice says this model was discontinued in August 2025. | UFB-Fusion supported hosts and PS5 fighting games — Brook Gaming, checked 2026-10-31 |
| Flydigi Apex 5 PC Controller | Controller-supported games | Platform listed; connection mode not verified | Mode not recorded | Flydigi lists Switch 2 but does not state that every original-Switch function carries over. | Flydigi Apex 5 official product specifications — Flydigi, checked 2026-10-31 |
| GameSir X5s Wireless Mobile Controller | Controller-supported games | Platform listed; connection mode not verified | Mode not recorded | GameSir lists Switch, Switch 2, Android, iOS, and PC for X5s. Its three generic connection modes should be matched to the exact host in the setup guide rather than assigned indiscriminately to every platform. | GameSir X5s official product specifications — GameSir, checked 2026-10-31 |
| GuliKit Elves 2 Pro Controller | Controller-supported games | Platform listed; connection mode not verified | Mode not recorded | GuliKit lists Switch 2; confirm the exact firmware and pairing mode before assuming all original-Switch features carry over. | Elves 2 Pro official product compatibility and specifications — GuliKit, checked 2026-10-31 |
| Mayflash MAGIC-S PRO 2 | Adapter output host | Documented with conditions | USB adapter with model-specific Bluetooth or wired input | MAGIC-S PRO 2 is an adapter, not a PS5 native-controller license. Mayflash explicitly says this revision cannot connect F300/F500 arcade sticks for PS5 play; firmware and exact input mode matter. | MAGIC-S PRO 2 supported hosts and controller inputs — Mayflash, checked 2026-10-31 |
| Mayflash MAGIC-X Wireless Controller Adapter | Adapter output host | Documented with conditions | USB adapter with model-specific Bluetooth or wired input | MAGIC-X has Xbox output routes that MAGIC-S PRO 2 does not. A supported input controller still needs the matching adapter firmware and output mode; advanced features are separate checks. | MAGIC-X supported Xbox, Switch and PC hosts — Mayflash, checked 2026-10-31 |
| Mayflash MAGIC-S Ultimate | Adapter output host | Documented with conditions | USB adapter with model-specific input | Mayflash says PS5 compatibility mainly concerns fighting games and that MAGIC-S Ultimate can connect F300/F500 arcade sticks; this does not prove every native PS5 game or controller feature. | MAGIC-S Ultimate host scope and PS5 fighting-game mode — Mayflash, checked 2026-10-31 |
| Mayflash F500 Elite Arcade Stick | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | wired USB | Mayflash lists Switch 2, but confirm current firmware and wired communication settings. | Mayflash F500 Elite platform and converter conditions — Mayflash, checked 2026-10-31 |
| EasySMX S10 Switch 2 Controller (White) | Controller-supported games | Documented with conditions | Bluetooth | The official S10 listing describes Switch 2 pairing and wake; a current S10 firmware may be required for wake. | S10 white Switch 2 controller specifications and update notice — EasySMX, checked 2026-10-31 |
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Connection checklist
- Confirm the full model and console or OS version.
- Choose the documented USB, Bluetooth, Xbox Wireless, or proprietary receiver mode.
- Check the game or app’s controller support and special features.
- Use the official setup page linked in each relationship before updating firmware.
Evidence scope
The table reflects source-linked research checked 2026-10-30; there was no physical testing or live firmware monitoring. For a controller absent from this table, the result is unverified.
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