Nintendo, Switch and Joy-Con

New Nintendo Patent Shows Switch 2 Joy-Con Charger and Strap
A new patent suggests that Nintendo is working on a Switch 2 Joy-Con accessory that's notably different from its Switch counterpart.
Nintendo patents show the Switch 2 Joy-Con may indeed work like a mouse — and so might a new controller
Newly-published Nintendo patents show that the company has been exploring a version of its Joy-Con controllers that can work like a computer mouse, a feature Nintendo has hinted will be coming to the Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 patent seems to confirm mouse functionality for the new Joy-Cons
When Nintendo first unveiled the Switch 2 last month, we (and everyone else) noticed something peculiar about the new Joy-Con controllers. Now, some recently unearthed patent filings more or less confirm all the theories.
Nintendo Patent Confirms Switch 2 Joy-Con's Most Innovative Feature
This confirms what many fans suspected upon seeing the Joy-Con controllers sliding around a surface on their sides during the announcement trailer last month. Presumably, the “mouse operation” feature will allow some games on Switch 2 to be played with either traditional controller inputs or mouse inputs.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con may have a wireless mouse feature
The Nintendo Switch 2 might have a wireless mouse feature, expanding the console’s capabilities when it comes to playing games. For a handheld, this is certainly uncommon but not unheard of. Lenovo’s Legion Go offers a wireless mouse feature with its right controller.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Controller Rumor Just Got a Lot More Credible
A recently discovered patent shows Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con being used like the mouse on a PC, seemingly confirming system rumors.
We finally know what the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons are hiding
A new patent has revealed new features packed into the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including mouse functionality and more.
Nintendo patent explains Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ “mouse operation” mode
A machine translation of the full text of the patent describes the controller as "a novel input device that can be used as a mouse and other than a mouse." In mouse mode, as described in the patent, the user cradles the outer edge of the controller with their palm and places the inner edge "on, for example, a desk or the like."
It Looks Like Rumors About the Switch 2's 'Mouse Mode' Might Be True
When the Nintendo Switch 2 was officially announced, it was hard to feel like it wasn’t just more of the same. With no weird 3D gimmicks and no absurd naming scheme, did it even really feel like a new Nintendo device?
Nintendo's president surprisingly confirmed huge Switch 2 rumour
Nintendo's president Shuntaro Furukawa has surprisingly confirmed a rumour that was flying around about the Switch 2 console. Dataminers have been tracking down shipping information from one of Nintendo's manufacturing partners over the past year or so,
A Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller seems inevitable, so here are five things I want to see from a potential follow-up
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to have its veil fully lifted on April 2, 2025, when we’re due to get a more fulsome look at the ...
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Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date Rumors, Everything We Know So Far
The Nintendo Switch has been revealed, with more to come April 2. Here's what's confirmed and what we're still guessing at.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Reveals Joy-Con Mouse Functionality
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers may feature mouse functionality with light source and sensors for improved gameplay. The patent showcases features like the ability to slide Joy-Cons on ...
Nintendo shares more info on its Switch 2 direct
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Switch 2 Nintendo Direct gives more details on the upcoming console but fans say they can’t wait that long
NINTENDO may have released a teaser for the company’s next console, but players are still desperate for more. The teaser ...
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Civilization VII Team Heaps Praise On Nintendo Switch 2 and Its New Joy-Con
The Nintendo Switch 2 will have several new features to make it stand out, and the team at Firaxis love one in particular!