Joy-Con, Nintendo and Switch

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 ...
Feature: 12 Things Switch 2's Mysterious Not-C-Button Might Do, Maybe
Wherever you are, hitting the Surprise-Delight button will do something wacky and unpredictable. Maybe it plays a random ...
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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 ...