With just hours left before the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the gaming community is abuzz with excitement and speculation. A recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing, spotted on Famiboards and reported by Nintendo-centric outlets like GoNintendo, has added fuel to the fire. Dated March 31, the filing under product code "BEE-008" appears to be for a new game controller, which some enthusiasts believe could be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.
While it's important to note that this is purely speculative—Nintendo has yet to confirm any details about a Switch 2 Pro Controller—the filing does hint at features that align with a Pro Controller, such as Bluetooth and NFC capabilities. A particularly noteworthy detail from the filing is the potential inclusion of a headphone jack, a feature absent from the original Switch Pro Controller but present in competitors like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers. If this filing indeed pertains to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, the addition of a headphone jack would be a significant quality-of-life improvement for gamers.
Past FCC filings have occasionally offered early glimpses into Nintendo's plans, lending some credibility to the speculation surrounding this controller. However, without official confirmation, we'll have to wait until the Switch 2 Direct for solid information.
The Switch 2 Direct is set to air tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET on Nintendo's channels, promising a "closer look" at the Switch 2 following its initial reveal earlier this year. Nintendo has confirmed the event will last an hour, with additional Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentations featuring hands-on gameplay scheduled for April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day. These upcoming events are poised to provide fans with detailed insights and possibly a release date for the much-anticipated console.
