Patent Reveals Enhanced Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Capabilities

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

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

A Nintendo patent describes a game controller with magnetic mounting: "This game controller is detachably mounted to a body device...comprising a first magnet and a second magnet...that can execute game processing." The patent further clarifies a two-button release mechanism: "The first button and the second button are to be pressed by a user. The first button is attracted to the first magnet by a magnetic force. The second button is attracted to the second magnet by a magnetic force.”

Illustrations within the patent showcase the Joy-Cons functioning as a mouse. Holding the controller face-down, the R1 and R2 buttons mimic left and right mouse clicks, with joystick manipulation potentially providing scrolling capabilities. The patent also depicts both dual-mouse and hybrid configurations (one Joy-Con as a mouse, the other as a standard controller).

The magnetic Joy-Con attachment was among the earliest Switch 2 leaks. The mouse functionality, while later revealed, remains unofficially confirmed. However, a January teaser subtly hinted at this feature, showing Joy-Cons smoothly moving across a surface.

For a comprehensive overview of current Nintendo Switch 2 information, consult our detailed breakdown. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, when Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct promises official details.

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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