Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Features Confirmed in New Patent

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

While Nintendo remains officially silent, recent patent filings strongly suggest significant changes to the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. Reports of magnetic attachment and mouse functionality are now largely confirmed by these patents.

The patents describe a game controller with magnetic mounting to the Switch 2 console. The design incorporates two magnets within the console's docking recess and corresponding magnets within the Joy-Cons. Two buttons, located on the top of the Joy-Con's protrusion, are required for detachment. These buttons are magnetically attracted to the console's magnets.

Furthermore, the patents illustrate a novel mouse-like function. By holding the Joy-Con sideways, the R1 and R2 buttons function as left and right mouse clicks, respectively, with joystick movements potentially providing scrolling functionality. The patents depict both single and dual Joy-Con mouse configurations.

The magnetic attachment feature was among the earliest Switch 2 leaks. The mouse functionality, though later revealed, received a subtle confirmation in a January teaser showcasing Joy-Cons smoothly moving across a surface.

For a comprehensive overview of the Nintendo Switch 2, explore our detailed analysis. Mark your calendars for April 2nd, 2025, for the official Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, promising full details.