With less than 24 hours until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, excitement is building as Nintendo prepares to unveil its plans for the next console. A recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sparked speculation about the potential controller lineup for the Switch 2, specifically hinting at what could be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.
On March 31, an FCC filing under the product code "BEE-008" surfaced, as reported by Famiboards and echoed across Nintendo-focused sites like GoNintendo. This filing is believed to pertain to a new game controller, with many fans speculating it to be the much-anticipated Switch 2 Pro Controller. While Nintendo has not officially confirmed this, the inclusion of features such as Bluetooth and NFC capability in the filing lends credence to this theory.
A notable detail from the filing suggests that this potential Switch 2 Pro Controller might include a headphone jack, a feature absent from the original Switch Pro Controller but present in competitors like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers. This addition could significantly enhance the user experience, offering a valuable quality-of-life improvement.
It's worth noting that past FCC filings from Nintendo have often provided early glimpses into the company's future plans, adding weight to the current speculation. However, without official confirmation, we'll need to wait for the Switch 2 Direct to see if these rumors hold true.
The Switch 2 Direct is scheduled for tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET, available on Nintendo's channels. This event promises a "closer look" at the Switch 2, following its initial reveal earlier this year, and is expected to provide detailed information possibly including a release date. The Direct will last an hour, and Nintendo has also scheduled two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 sessions with hands-on gameplay on April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day.
