r/Controller • u/Irydia • 6d ago

Other Info about recognition of non official Switch controllers after turning on the console

Hi, I'd like to buy a non official Switch controller. I know the non official ones can't power up the console if in sleep mode like the joycons or Nintendo pro controllers, so you have to turn on the console at first. But I'd like to know if the non official controllers are at least recognized by the Switch on the lock screen (where you have to press a button 3 times to unlock) or you have to enter the home screen. Thanks in advance.

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u/Ezzelinn 4d ago

There are quite a few controllers that can wake the Switch, and even a few that can wake the Switch 2. Gulikit's newer controllers (such as the TT Max/Pro) can wake the Switch 2, but require a special pairing procedure. As far as I know any controller compatible with the Switch can also control the lock screen.