Joy-Con, Nintendo and Switch

Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Reveals Joy-Con Mouse Functionality
A recently published patent gives audiences a deeper insight into the teased mouse functionality of the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con may have a wireless mouse feature
The Nintendo Switch 2 might have a wireless mouse feature, expanding the console’s capabilities when it comes to playing games. For a handheld, this is certainly uncommon but not unheard of. Lenovo’s Legion Go offers a wireless mouse feature with its right controller.
Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Suggests Joy-Cons Can be Rotated and the Console Played Upside Down
As reported by VGC, the patent suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 will operate with gyro mechanics in a similar way to how phones work without screen lock. Turning the phone different
Nintendo Switch 2's most unexpected feature so far? Joy-Cons that attach upside-down, according to a new patent
You might be able to connect your Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons upside down, according to a new patent. VGC reports that a new patent Nintendo filed suggests you can rotate the Switch 2 screen and still attach its bigger-than-before controllers.
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.
New Switch 2 Patent Suggests Joy-Con Controllers Can Be Rotated
It's possible that players may be able to plug in their Switch 2 controllers on either side of Nintendo's new console.
Switch 2 Patent Suggests You Can Flip The Console Upside Down
With the Switch 2, then, being able to flip the console upside down will allow you to choose whether you want the single ...
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Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con really a mouse?
Maddy Myers has run Polygon’s games section since 2020 as deputy editor. She has worked in games journalism since 2007, at Kotaku, The Mary Sue, and the Boston Phoenix. Nintendo has finally ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Controller Rumor Just Got a Lot More Credible
Last month, Nintendo Switch 2 was officially revealed in a new trailer. That trailer didn’t offer a ton of information, but it did offer include hints at new features. The new system will have ...
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Nintendo Switch 2: Joy-Con Differences - How Do The New Controllers Compare?
In this guide, we break down the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con, their new features, and how they compare to the original Switch controllers. Although functionality remains largely the same for the ...
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The Nintendo Switch 2’s New Joy-Con Functionality is Begging for One Accessory
it subtly confirms one rumored feature of the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. The ability to use a Joy-Con like a computer mouse might be an innovative mechanic for a Nintendo console but would feel ...
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The Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con IR Sensors explained
If you’ve been watching Nintendo Switch 2 news like a hawk for the past few weeks, you may have spotted leaks about the new and improved Joy-Con controllers, and wondering just what an IR sensor ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 trailer appears to confirm Joy-Con mouse functionality
After what feels like days and days (and daaaaays) of page refreshes and thumb twiddling, Nintendo has finally lifted the lid perhaps not fully but some way off its much anticipated Switch ...
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Nintendo patent confirms Joy-Con mouse functionality rumored for Switch 2
A diagram included in the patent shows somebody holding the Joy-Con and appearing to use it as a mouse. Another diagram shows a hand holding the Joy-Con upright with the pointer finger on the ZR t ...