Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 may boast a significant Joy-Con redesign, as evidenced by recently surfaced patents. While Nintendo remains officially silent, leaked information and these patents strongly suggest magnetic attachment and innovative mouse functionality for the controllers.
Nintendo's patent application describes a controller with magnetic mounting to the console, requiring two buttons to detach. These buttons, positioned longitudinally on the controller's top, are magnetically drawn to corresponding magnets within the console's docking area.
The patent further details a novel mouse-like control scheme. By holding the Joy-Con sideways, the R1 and R2 buttons function as left and right mouse clicks, respectively, with joystick manipulation potentially providing scrolling capabilities. Illustrations within the patent depict both single and dual Joy-Con mouse configurations.
The magnetic attachment mechanism was among the earliest Switch 2 leaks, while the mouse function emerged later. Interestingly, a January teaser subtly hinted at this feature, showing the Joy-Cons smoothly moving across a surface, mimicking mouse cursor movement.
For comprehensive information on the Nintendo Switch 2, refer to our detailed overview. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, when Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct is expected to unveil official details.
