A newly published patent reveals exciting new features for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including rumored mouse functionality. This article delves into the details of the patent 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 features for the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. The patent strongly suggests mouse functionality, a feature hinted at in the Switch 2 reveal trailer showing a Joy-Con being dragged across a surface.
The patent describes a sensor detecting reflected light from a surface, enabling mouse-like operation. This functionality is achieved by placing either side of the Joy-Con on the surface.
Beyond mouse capabilities, the patent showcases a new charging dock for up to two Joy-Cons simultaneously. A magnetic attachment, featuring a wrist strap, securely connects the Joy-Cons to the console.
Furthermore, the patent introduces a novel controller design: a standard controller split into two halves, each equipped with an optical sensor for mouse functionality. These halves can be combined using a separate attachment to form a traditional controller.
It's crucial to remember that these features, as detailed in the patent, may not all be present in the final Switch 2 product. Nintendo has yet to officially confirm any of these details.
Nintendo Direct: April 2nd, 2025
Nintendo of America announced via Twitter (X) on February 5, 2025, that a Nintendo Direct focusing on the Switch 2 will air on April 2nd, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. This broadcast will be streamed across all official Nintendo social media platforms. While the Switch 2's release is slated for 2025, a precise date remains unannounced. For more information on the Switch 2, visit our dedicated page.
