New Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Patents Reveal Magnetic Attachment and Mouse Functionality
While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the Switch 2's official specifications, recently surfaced patents strongly suggest significant Joy-Con upgrades. Reports hinting at magnetic attachment and mouse-like functionality are now largely confirmed by these filings.
The patents describe a game controller with magnetic mounting to the Switch 2 console. Key details include:
- Magnetic Attachment: The Joy-Cons attach magnetically to the console, utilizing a system of magnets within the console's recesses.
- Dual Release Buttons: Two buttons, located on the top of the Joy-Con's protrusion, must be pressed simultaneously to detach the controllers. These buttons are themselves magnetically attracted to magnets within the console.
- Mouse Functionality: The patents showcase illustrations of the Joy-Cons functioning as a computer mouse. Holding the controller sideways, the R1 and R2 buttons act as left and right mouse clicks, respectively, with joystick movement potentially providing scrolling capabilities. The patent suggests both dual-mouse and single-mouse (one Joy-Con as a mouse, the other as a standard controller) configurations.
The magnetic attachment mechanism was among the earliest Switch 2 leaks. The mouse functionality, while later revealed, aligns with a subtle hint in Nintendo's January teaser, showcasing the Joy-Cons smoothly gliding across a surface.
For a comprehensive overview of known Switch 2 features, refer to our detailed breakdown. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, as Nintendo plans a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation to unveil 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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