Nintendo Switch 2: Joy-Con Patent Reveals New Features

The Nintendo Switch 2 might look familiar at first glance, but a closer look reveals some significant upgrades, particularly in its redesigned Joy-Cons. New patents filed by Nintendo confirm previously reported features: magnetic attachment and surprising mouse functionality.

While Nintendo remains officially silent, leaked information and these patents paint a clearer picture. The patents describe a system where Joy-Cons magnetically attach to the Switch 2 console. The text specifically mentions "a first magnet and a second magnet" within the console's recess, securing the controllers. Detaching requires pressing two buttons, each magnetically aligned with its corresponding magnet in the console.

The magnetic attachment was among the earliest Switch 2 leaks, but the mouse functionality is a more recent revelation, still awaiting official confirmation. However, a January teaser subtly hinted at this feature, showing the Joy-Cons smoothly gliding across a surface—a clear nod to the mouse-like capabilities.

For a comprehensive overview of everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2, check out our detailed breakdown. Mark your calendars! Nintendo plans a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025, promising official details and confirmation of these intriguing features.