Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Features Confirmed in New Patent

The Nintendo Switch 2 may look familiar at first glance, but Nintendo’s biggest innovations appear to be in its redesigned Joy-Cons, as revealed by recently surfaced patents.

While official confirmation from Nintendo is still pending, reports suggest the Switch 2 Joy-Cons will employ magnetic attachment and even function as computer mice. These claims are strongly supported by newly-published Nintendo patents detailing both magnetic docking and mouse-like capabilities.

The patent describes the controller as “detachably mounted to a body device with a recess, containing a first magnet and a second magnet at the recess bottom, capable of game processing.”

Illustrations within the patent showcase the Joy-Cons used as a mouse, held rail-side down, with shoulder buttons acting as mouse clicks. R1 and R2 buttons likely function as left and right clicks respectively, with joystick manipulation potentially providing scrolling functionality.

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These illustrations also depict dual mouse configurations or a setup where one Joy-Con acts as a mouse and the other as a standard controller.

Magnetic Joy-Con attachment was among the earliest Switch 2 leaks. The mouse functionality emerged later, though a January teaser subtly hinted at this feature, showcasing Joy-Cons gliding across a surface like a computer mouse.

For a comprehensive overview of current Nintendo Switch 2 information, consult our detailed breakdown. Mark your calendars! Nintendo plans a Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025, promising official details.