A newly published patent reveals exciting new features for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including rumored mouse functionality. This article delves into the details of the patent 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 features for the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. 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 confirms much of the speculation surrounding the Switch 2’s controllers, filling in details about Nintendo’s plans. The patent describes the mouse operation sensor as detecting reflected light from a surface, the light changing as the controller moves.
Beyond mouse functionality, the patent also mentions a new charging dock accommodating two Joy-Cons simultaneously and a magnetic attachment with a wrist strap, similar to the original Switch Joy-Cons.
Furthermore, the patent introduces a new controller design: a standard controller split into two halves, each equipped with an optical sensor for mouse-like operation. These halves can also be combined using a separate attachment.
It's crucial to remember that the patent's details might not fully represent the final product. Nintendo has yet to officially confirm these features.
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 across all official Nintendo social media platforms. While the Switch 2's 2025 release is confirmed, a precise date remains unannounced. For further information on the Switch 2, visit our dedicated page.
