A couple of months ago, I covered the very cool Gulikit Elves 2 Pro Controller, and here we are covering their new Elves 2 controller, which is available now from Amazon!
In terms of shape and feel, there isn’t much distinction between the two - both being of high quality – but there’s a lot going on under the proverbial bonnet, which I’ll highlight below. The main visual difference is that they come in different styles, for instance, the Elves 2 Pro comes in black and Japanese Sega Saturn-style form, whereas the Elves 2 comes in black, or coral – which really stands out for me.
Both controllers also come with an included cover, which I personally find incredibly useful, especially if you store your controllers in a drawer, or travel with them a lot, I can’t express how it keeps them from being knocked around and damaged when not in use, I wish this was an industry standard!
GuliKit continue to produce controller at an extremely high level of quality that scratch that retro itch whilst being affordable, all the while sporting modern convenience, it’s a 100% record of thumbs up for their products here at GF!
Elves 2 vs Elves 2 Pro - Feature Comparison
A big bonus here is the fact that you can use the Elves 2 to ‘wake up’ your Switch 2, a feature not available on the Elves 2 Pro controller, this is a huge boon for those Switch 2 users out there – I believe this is one of – if not the only -third party controller that has this feature.
From the GuliKit website:
GuliKit Unveils Elves 2: A Retro-Inspired Game Controller with
Switch 2 Wake-Up Support for Modern Gaming
GuliKit, a leader in next-generation gaming peripherals, today announces the launch of the Elves 2, a retro-inspired wireless controller designed for today's multi-platform gamers. Drawing inspiration from the iconic Sega Genesis controller, the Elves 2 blends nostalgic aesthetics with cutting-edge features to deliver high-performance
gameplay across modern platforms.
Notably, the Elves 2 is compatible with the newly launched Nintendo Switch 2 and is the first
third-party controller brand in the world to support waking the Switch 2 from sleep mode right
out of the box—no firmware updates or custom configuration required.
“The Elves 2 is a celebration of retro design fused with forward-looking engineering,” said a
GuliKit spokesperson. “We’re proud to be the first controller brand globally to support wake-up functionality on the Switch 2 at launch. It’s a major milestone that reflects our commitment to seamless compatibility and innovation.”
Key Features of the Elves 2:
• Retro-Inspired Ergonomics:
Shaped after the Sega Genesis controller for comfortable, fatigue-free play. Compact and
lightweight for gaming on the go.
• World-First Switch 2 Wake-Up Support:
Instantly wake up your Switch 2 from sleep mode—GuliKit is the first controller brand to offer
this feature out of the box.
• Dual Hall Effect Joysticks:
Drift-free performance with 2200-level high precision and long-lasting durability.
• Advanced Haptics with Asymmetric Dual-Rotor Motors:
Three levels of responsive vibration feedback for immersive gameplay, similar to Xbox's tactile
feel.
• Universal Compatibility:
Works seamlessly with Switch 2, Switch, Windows, iOS, and Android.
• Classic Floating D-Pad:
Perfect for fighting games, with precise actuation and fast combo execution.
• Pro-Level Input:
Tactile triggers and unique Gen 2 letter buttons, comfortable, fatigue-free and fast actuation.
• Wired & Wireless Modes:
Choose between Bluetooth (730Hz polling rate) or wired (1000Hz polling rate) connections for
ultra-low latency.
• Additional Pro Features:
￮Six-axis gyroscope for motion controls (Switch/Switch 2)
￮Deadzone toggle (on/off)
￮Semi/full-auto Turbo function
￮Zero-power standby for instant use even after long storage
￮Replaceable joystick caps for personalization
￮Up to 20 hours of play time per charge (2-hour recharge)
￮Premium travel case included
Compatibility Notice
The Elves 2 is built for modern platforms and does not support classic systems such as the
Sega Drive or Saturn. Due to the dual-stick layout, it retains the classic floating D-Pad but not
the six-button face layout. On Switch 2, Chat and Amiibo NFC functions are not supported.
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