Switch, Joy-Con and Nintendo

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.
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.
Nintendo Switch 2 announcement: all the news on the next console
Nintendo’s latest earnings report is out and sales of the Switch console have plummeted after the Switch 2 rumors and announcement, exactly as you’d expect. Switch sales are now projected to hit 11.0 million for the year ending March, down from 12.5 million units forecasted.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Controller Rumor Just Got a Lot More Credible
A recently discovered patent shows Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con being used like the mouse on a PC, seemingly confirming system rumors.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Features Confirmed in New Patent
The Nintendo Switch 2's biggest features relating to the new Joy-Cons have now been confirmed thanks to official patents filed by Nintendo.
A Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller seems inevitable, so here are five things I want to see from a potential follow-up
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to have its veil fully lifted on April 2, 2025, when we’re due to get a more fulsome look at the upcoming console via a dedicated Nintendo Direct presentation. And I’m really hoping a new version of the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller will be a part of this showcase.
New Nintendo patents give us a look at Switch 2 mouse functionality
Nintendo’s patent pertaining to mouse functionality is now public, so here’s what it shows and what this could mean for the new console.
Could Nintendo’s latest patent bring mouse feature to Switch 1 Joy-Cons? The new designs seem to suggest it
Nintendo’s recent innovation hints at upgraded controllers for Switch 1. If that happens, the old console could stick around for another eight years.
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.
What are Hall-effect joysticks and why are they important for Switch 2?
Switch 2 hopefully won’t have the same problem. The system will reportedly utilize Hall-effect sticks, a technology rarely ...
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Nintendo patent explains Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ “mouse operation” mode
The Japanese-language patent—whose illustrations match what we've seen of Switch 2 Joy-Con precisely—features an English abstract describing "a sensor for mouse operation" that can "detect ...
Nintendo may be hiding a Switch 2 secret in plain sight
Nintendo seems to be teasing Joy-Cons that can be used as a mouse, but the reason why might have nothing to do with PC gaming ...
Nintendo President Weighs In On Switch 2 Pricing As Some Experts Predict $400
The Switch 2 currently faces three big questions following its January reveal: how powerful is it, what games will it have, ...