A newly published patent reveals exciting new features for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including rumored mouse functionality. Let's delve into the details 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 Joy-Con features for the Switch 2, notably mouse-like capabilities. This corroborates speculation sparked by the Switch 2 reveal trailer, which showed the controller gliding across a surface.
The patent describes a sensor detecting reflected light from a surface, its changes indicating movement, whether the Joy-Con's first or second side is used. This suggests a novel approach to mouse functionality.
Beyond mouse support, the patent showcases a dual Joy-Con charging dock and a magnetic attachment with a wrist strap, echoing the original Switch's design. Furthermore, a new controller design is presented: a split, standard controller, each half equipped with an optical sensor for mouse functionality, combinable via a separate attachment.
It's crucial to remember that the patent's details might not fully represent the final Switch 2 product. Nintendo remains officially silent on specifics.
Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 Details Unveiled
Nintendo of America announced via Twitter (X) on February 5, 2025, that an upcoming Nintendo Direct will focus on the Switch 2. This presentation is scheduled for April 2, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET, across all official Nintendo social media channels.
While the Switch 2 trailer confirmed a 2025 release, a precise date is yet to be announced. For further information on the Switch 2, visit our dedicated page.
