Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Enhancements Leaked

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

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

The patents describe a game controller with magnetic mounting to the Switch 2 console. The text explicitly mentions "a first magnet and a second magnet" within the console's recess, enabling detachable connection. A crucial detail highlights the need to press two buttons for detachment, each magnetically attracted to its corresponding magnet within the console.

Furthermore, the patents showcase illustrations depicting the Joy-Cons functioning as a computer mouse. Holding the controller sideways, the R1 and R2 buttons mimic left and right mouse clicks, with joystick movements potentially providing scrolling capabilities. Illustrations demonstrate both dual-mouse and hybrid configurations (one Joy-Con as a mouse, the other as a standard controller).

The magnetic attachment mechanism was among the earliest Switch 2 leaks, while the mouse functionality emerged later. Interestingly, a January teaser subtly hinted at this feature, showing Joy-Cons smoothly moving across a surface—a clear allusion to the mouse function.

For a comprehensive overview of current Switch 2 information, consult our detailed analysis. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, as Nintendo plans a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct presentation to unveil official details.