The date and time for the upcoming Nintendo Direct has been announced, and there’s also a patent for the rumored Switch 2, featuring controller Joy-Cons resembling a mouse. However, details about its release date and price are yet to be revealed. In the interim, speculations are circulating around possible new controllers for the original Switch, potentially incorporating a similar mouse function.
Nintendo’s latest patent, a sneak peek at the future of Joy-Cons
As a devoted fan, I was anticipating Switch 2 to introduce some groundbreaking advancements, with many of us speculating that Nintendo might revisit 3D technology. There were whispers suggesting it could be akin to a 3DS successor, but what seems to set the stage for a real game-changer is none other than the Joy-Cons themselves.
On February 6th, 2025, Nintendo unveiled a patent for its forthcoming gaming console, offering glimpses of the controller layouts. Some sketches hint towards potential developments in the Pro gamepad, while others have raised eyebrows with what appears to be an upgraded version of the Joy-Con for the original Switch console.
The picture up top showcases the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons side by side with an enigmatic design from the last part of the drawings. This could potentially be an additional controller for the original Switch 1, sporting an extra button beneath the Home button and a component marked as 774, referred to as a ‘mouse operation sensor’. In simpler terms, we’re wondering what this sensor might do or how it would function.
Could mouse-featured Joy-Cons keep Switch 1 alive?
It’s a common hope that every game for the Switch 2 will work seamlessly on the Switch 1, and creating a new Joy-Con for the initial console could facilitate this. However, it’s important to remember that just because Nintendo has a patent for such a design doesn’t automatically mean the product will be released. It might simply be a precautionary measure to prevent unauthorized third parties from manufacturing Switch 1 controllers with mouse functionality.
Instead of waiting for the upcoming Switch 2, equipping the original Switch with mouse functionality for Joy-Cons could potentially prolong its lifespan. Given the recent decrease in sales, this addition might rejuvenate interest in the nearly 8-year-old console.
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2025-02-07 15:32