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GuliKit’s new budget-friendly controller can wake the Switch 2

Andrew Liszewski

created: July 31, 2025, 3:10 p.m. | updated: July 31, 2025, 8:14 p.m.

You’ll need to look real close to actually see inside the translucent black version of the Elves 2. Image: GuliKitIt’s compatible with the original Switch and the Switch 2, as well as Windows, Android, and iOS devices. In addition to being able to wake the Switch 2, the Elves 2 has a six-axis gyroscope for motion controls like Nintendo’s new Pro controller, but it lacks an NFC chip for scanning Amiibos and the dedicated chat button found on the Joy-Con 2. GuliKit says the Elves 2’s battery life is rated at up to 20 hours, which matches the Elves 2 Pro. Other premium features missing on the cheaper alternative include button remapping, adjustable joystick sensitivity, and the ability to record and replay up to 10 minutes of button presses.

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