"Switch 2 Joy-Con Patent Hints at Mouse Support"

The Switch 2 Joy-Con appears to be introducing mouse support, according to a recently published patent. Dive into the details about the innovative features of the Switch 2's joy-con and mark your calendar for the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

Switch 2 Features New Controller Functions

New Patent For Joy-Con Shows Mouse Support

The Switch 2 is set to revolutionize gaming with its new joy-con features, including the much-talked-about mouse support. A recent publication by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on February 6, 2025, unveiled a patent filed by Nintendo for the Switch 2's joy-con.

This patent sheds light on the advanced functionalities of the new controller, with a special focus on its mouse-like capabilities. The concept of the joy-con doubling as a mouse was hinted at in the Switch 2 reveal trailer, which showcased the controller being used on a flat surface, suggesting its potential as a mouse.

While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about the Switch 2, this patent has fueled excitement and confirmed many speculations about the new joy-con's capabilities.

Switch 2 Joy-Con Mouse Function and New Controllers

The joy-con for the Switch 2 retains the familiar design of the original Nintendo Switch, with detachable joy-cons. The standout feature highlighted in the patent is the joy-con's ability to function as a mouse.

According to the patent, "The sensor for mouse operation detects reflected light from a detected surface, the light changing by moving over the detected surface in a state in which either the first side surface or the second side surface is placed on the detected surface."

Additionally, the joy-cons can be charged using a new dock that can handle up to two joy-cons simultaneously. A new magnetic attachment connects the joy-con to the console and includes a wrist strap, similar to the original joy-con for the Nintendo Switch.

The patent also introduces a new pair of controllers, resembling a standard controller split in half, each equipped with an optical sensor and capable of functioning like a mouse. There's also an attachment that can combine these controllers into a standard controller.

It's important to note that the features outlined in the patent may not reflect the final product for the Switch 2, as Nintendo has yet to make any official statements regarding the joy-con's functions or other related attachments.

Nintendo Direct For Switch 2

Nintendo of America took to Twitter (X) on February 5, 2025, to announce the schedule for the upcoming Nintendo Direct, which will delve into details about the Switch 2. The event is set to air on April 2, 2025, at 6 AM PT and 9 AM ET across all official Nintendo social media platforms.

The Switch 2 trailer has confirmed that the console will launch in 2025, though a specific release date remains under wraps. Stay tuned to our Switch 2 page for the latest updates on the console.