Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Features Confirmed in New Patent

New Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Patents Reveal Magnetic Attachment and Mouse Functionality

While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the Switch 2's official specs, recently surfaced patents strongly suggest significant Joy-Con upgrades. Reports of magnetic attachment and mouse functionality are now virtually confirmed by these filings.

The patents describe a game controller with magnetic attachment to the console. Key details include:

• Magnetic Mounting: The Joy-Cons magnetically attach to the Switch 2 console via magnets embedded in a recess on the console body.
• Detachment Mechanism: Two buttons, positioned longitudinally on the Joy-Con's top surface, must be pressed simultaneously for detachment. These buttons are magnetically attracted to corresponding magnets within the console recess.
• Mouse Functionality: Illustrations within the patent depict the Joy-Cons used as a computer mouse. Holding the controller rail-side down, the R1 and R2 buttons function as left and right mouse clicks, respectively, with joystick movements potentially providing scrolling capabilities. The patent shows this functionality working in both dual-mouse and single-mouse/single-controller configurations.

The magnetic attachment feature was among the earlier Switch 2 leaks, while the mouse functionality emerged later. Interestingly, a January teaser subtly hinted at this mouse functionality, showing the Joy-Cons smoothly gliding across a surface.

For comprehensive details on the Nintendo Switch 2, refer to our in-depth analysis. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, for the official Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, promising a complete unveiling of the console's features.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con patent includes illustrations for the mouse functionality. More images in the link https://t.co/13ZNQtOMqF pic.twitter.com/ey3ufRUWZE

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