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's most unexpected feature so far? Joy-Cons that attach upside-down, according to a new patent
You might be able to connect your Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons 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.
Nintendo Switch 2 patent reveals Joy-Cons surprise
When Nintendo teased the Switch 2 in January the company partially revealed the larger, re-designed Joy-Con controllers that connect to the console with a new mechanism, possibly electromagnetically.
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.
I'm perplexed by this new Switch 2 Joy-Con patent – who on earth would need it?
There's still a while to wait yet until we get any more official details on the Switch 2 launch (Nintendo has scheduled its Direct event for April 2, 2025), but make sure you register your interest in the console early to beat the digital queues and be the first to preorder once links go live.
A Switch 2 patent suggests its Joy-Con controls can be rotated
Now a new patent published by Nintendo suggests players may be able to turn the controllers upside down and plug them into the ‘wrong’ side of the system. Instead of reporting an error, the patent suggests the Switch 2 could instead flip the display 180 degrees, essentially allowing the user to turn the system upside down.
Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Suggests Joy-Cons Can be Rotated and the Console Played Upside Down
Nintendo has filed a new patent that suggests the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has Joy-Con controllers that can be attached upside down.
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 patent confirms Joy-Con mouse functionality rumored for Switch 2
A patent filed by Nintendo has strengthened rumors that Nintendo Switch 2 ’s Joy-Con controllers will include mouse functionality. The patent was filed Aug. 1, 2023, but was published Thursday, Feb. 6,
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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 flat ...