A newly published patent reveals exciting features for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including rumored mouse functionality. This article delves into the details of the patent and the upcoming Nintendo Direct.
Switch 2 Joy-Cons: Mouse Support and More
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published a Nintendo patent on February 6, 2025, detailing innovative features for the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. The patent strongly suggests mouse functionality, corroborating speculation sparked by the Switch 2 reveal trailer, which showed the controller being swiped across a surface.
The patent describes a sensor that detects reflected light changes as the Joy-Con moves across a surface, enabling mouse-like operation. This functionality is further supported by the inclusion of a new charging dock (accommodating up to two Joy-Cons simultaneously) and a magnetic attachment connecting the Joy-Cons to the console, featuring a wrist strap.
Furthermore, the patent introduces a new controller design: two half-controllers, each with an optical sensor for mouse functionality, which can be combined into a standard controller via a separate attachment.
While these features are detailed in the patent, it's crucial to remember that Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed any of these details. The final product may differ.
Nintendo Direct: April 2nd, 2025
Nintendo of America announced via Twitter (X) on February 5, 2025, that a Nintendo Direct focusing on the Switch 2 will air on April 2, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET across all official Nintendo social media platforms. While the Switch 2's 2025 release is confirmed, a precise date remains unannounced. For more information on the Switch 2, please visit our dedicated page.
