A recently published patent reveals exciting new features for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including rumored mouse functionality. Let's delve into the details 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 Joy-Con features for the Switch 2. The patent strongly suggests mouse functionality, corroborating speculation sparked by the Switch 2 reveal trailer, which showed the controller being swiped across a surface.
This patent clarifies how the mouse function works: "The sensor for mouse operation detects reflected light from a detected surface, the light changing by moving over the detected surface in a state in which either the first side surface or the second side surface is placed on the detected surface."
Beyond mouse capabilities, the patent describes a new charging dock for up to two Joy-Cons simultaneously, and a magnetic attachment connecting the Joy-Cons to the console, complete with a wrist strap.
New Controllers and Accessories
The patent also unveils a novel controller design: two separate, half-sized controllers, each equipped with an optical sensor for mouse functionality. These can be combined using a separate attachment to form a standard controller.
Important Note: While the patent details these features, Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed them. The final Switch 2 Joy-Cons and accessories may differ.
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 presentation will likely provide official confirmation and further details on the console's features, including the Joy-Cons. The Switch 2's release is slated for 2025, though a precise date remains unannounced. Visit our Switch 2 page for updates.
