Nintendo Switch, Joy-Con

The Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Features Could Open the Door for a Pair of Zelda Remakes
One of the rumored features of the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Cons could make it easier for two classic entries in the Zelda series to be remade.
Nintendo Switch 2's most unexpected feature so far? Joy-Cons that attach upside-down, according to a new patent
VGC reports that a new patent Nintendo filed suggests you can rotate the Switch 2 screen and still attach its bigger-than-before controllers. Of course, the OG Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons slid into place via a rail that made a satisfying snapping sound, but the hybrid-handheld's successor is using a slightly different method.
Nintendo's Latest Patent Hints At Joy-Con Mouse Support For OG Switch
Furthermore, Nintendo refers to the new Switch 2 Joy-Con as the "first embodiment" of the input device, the mysterious new controller as the "second embodiment", and the original rail-system Joy-Con as the "third embodiment", suggesting that, yes, these are indeed separate devices.
Nintendo Switch 2 patents show off unique Joy-Con feature — and an all-new controller
Recently published patents from WIPO show off images of the Nintendo Switch 2' s upcoming Joy-Cons, with multiple drawings indicating the controllers will act like a mouse. This feature has been hinted at before, with the Switch 2 first-look trailer showing the controllers sliding along a surface.
10 Most Innovative Ways Nintendo Could Use the Mouse Joy-Con Features With the Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be utilizing a new Joy-Con feature, which has fans anticipating how it could improve gameplay.
Nintendo Could Be Sitting on a Gold Mine with the Switch 2 Joy-Cons' Mouse Features
Nintendo started 2025 with the highly anticipated reveal of the Switch 2, confirming long-rumored upgrades while maintaining the familiar hybrid design. One of the biggest innovations is the new Joy-Cons,
I've used the Hori Split Pad Pro with my Nintendo Switch for years and it's still great, but there are some better options in 2025
The Hori Split Pad Pro is a solid option for Nintendo Switch owners, but isn’t quite as good as its biggest competitor.
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Nintendo toyed with magnetic Joy-Con for original Switch, but they quite literally didn't stick
We got our first look at Nintendo Switch 2 last week, after an avalanche of leaks and reports about the console's final design and functionality. And, as we expected, it was confirmed the Switch ...
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Nintendo has been hiding how the Switch 2 Joy-Cons come apart in plain sight this whole time, and it's just as simple as I thought it would be
it hasn't been totally quiet on the Switch 2 news front, as it has been discovered that Nintendo has been hiding how the new Joy-Con controllers disconnect from the handheld ever since the big ...
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The best Nintendo Switch controllers 2025: super Switch gamepads from 8BitDo, GameSir, CRKD and more
The best Nintendo Switch controllers come highly recommend from us especially if you want a more comfortable experience than what the pack-in Joy-Con controllers provide. The Nintendo ...
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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 ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Design Triggers A New Joy-Con Release Action, Watch Here
Nintendo teased some design elements of its upcoming handheld console refresh during a recent 'first-look' Switch 2 showcase trailer, one of which includes a closer look at the retooled ...
It might be the year of Nintendo Switch 2, but the Switch OLED bundles keep coming with this Super Mario Bros. Wonder package
Spotted by Nintendo Life, the new Nintendo Switch OLED bundle packs in a digital copy of Super Mario Bros. Wonder as well as three months' worth of Nintendo Switch Online subscription time. Nothing ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Features Confirmed in New Patent
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