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 patent filings strongly suggest magnetic attachment and innovative mouse functionality for the new controllers.
Nintendo's patent describes a detachable game controller with magnetic mounting. The Joy-Cons will apparently attach to the Switch 2 console via magnets housed within recesses. Two buttons, positioned longitudinally on the controller's top, are required for detachment, each magnetically drawn to a corresponding magnet within the console.
The patent further details a surprising secondary function: Joy-Con mouse emulation. Illustrations depict using the controllers upside down, with the R1 and R2 buttons acting as left and right mouse clicks, respectively. Joystick manipulation may provide scrolling capabilities. The patent suggests both single and dual-controller mouse configurations.
The magnetic attachment mechanism was an early Switch 2 leak, but the mouse functionality is a more recent revelation, still awaiting official confirmation. However, a January teaser subtly hinted at this feature, showing Joy-Cons smoothly gliding across a surface.
For a comprehensive overview of current Switch 2 information, consult our detailed analysis. Nintendo's planned Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation on April 2, 2025, promises official details.
