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. In its Switch 2 teaser video last month, Nintendo showed two Joy-Con controllers sliding along the ground, much like you’d move a mouse.
Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Features Could Allow for Two Zelda Remakes
One of the rumored features of the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Cons could make it easier for two classic entries in the Zelda series to be remade.
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 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 Switch 2 Controllers May Have Unexpected Feature
A new patent indicates that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 controllers could have a feature that may be surprising for some fans.
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,
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.
Nintendo's Latest Patent Hints At Joy-Con Mouse Support For OG Switch
Furthermore, Nintendo refers to the new Switch 2 Joy-Con as the "first embodiment" of the input device, the mysterious new controller as the "second embodiment", and the original rail-system Joy-Con as the "third embodiment", suggesting that, yes, these are indeed separate devices.
Nintendo just announced the Switch 2—here’s what we know
Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch this year. The new console builds upon the success of the original Switch, introducing several exciting new features and enhancements.
Can I play Nintendo Switch 1 games on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo announced on Jan. 16 that one of those features is backward compatibility, which is expected in all upgraded consoles nowadays. But the video game company hasn’t fully explained yet which Nintendo Switch 1 games will be compatible with the next-gen console.
10 Most Innovative Ways Nintendo Could Use the Mouse Joy-Con Features With the Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be utilizing a new Joy-Con feature, which has fans anticipating how it could improve gameplay.
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This new Switch 2 Joy-Con patent is perplexing – who on earth would need it?
Nintendo teased gamers with a first glimpse trailer showing off the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 console, but it seems in all of the excitement – we all missed a pretty obvious new Joy-Con feature that ...
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Switch 2 Joy-Cons doubling as mice ‘definitely intriguing,’ says Civilization 7 producer
Sid Meier’s Civilization 7 executive producer Dennis Shirk shared his opinion on the rumor that the new Switch 2 Joy-Con can ...
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Impressive fan-made Switch 2 detachable accessory animation shows what the future could hold
Reddit user r/JardDog did some impressive heavy lifting for the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit. An animation they’ve created of ...
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 ...