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 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 Details Switch 2 Joy-Cons Working Like A PC Mouse
Interestingly, the patent also seems to conceive of a mouse mode for a more traditional controller. While the design of the device is rudimentary and still split in two like a Joy-Con, it is clearly one-half of a traditional gamepad with an optical sensor on the inside surface.
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."
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.
Switch 2’s Joy-Cons work like a mouse, Nintendo patents reveal
Nintendo recently published patents on February 6th, revealing two new features for Switch 2 Joy-Cons. The Joy-Cons will be magnetically attached to the console and also contain previously rumored mouse functionality.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons Will Feature Magnets and Mouse Functionality, Patent Suggests
A game controller patent filed by Nintendo suggests Switch 2 Joy-Cons will feature two magnets on each controller.
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,
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons: 3 huge upgrades we expect
That said, based on rumors and our own best guesses, these are three big upgrades we're expecting to see in Nintendo's Switch 2 Joy-Cons. Although we've heard this feature rumored for months ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons compared: How do the new controllers stack up against the ones we know?
The next Nintendo console is on its way, and we finally have official confirmation that it'll be called the Nintendo Switch 2. We'll have to wait until a Direct stream on February 2nd to hear ...
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New Nintendo patent seemingly confirms magnetic Joy-Cons
The second button is attracted to the second magnet by a magnetic force. Basically, the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons have two buttons that must be pushed to detach the controller. Both buttons ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Feature Originally Planned for Original Switch
Nintendo Switch 2's magnetic Joy-Cons were first planned for the original Switch, but they continuously fell out during use in tablet mode. The magnets have now been improved for use with ...