Nintendo patents show the Switch 2 Joy-Con may indeed work like a mouse — and so might a new controller
Newly-published Nintendo patents show that the company has been exploring a version of its Joy-Con controllers that can work like a computer mouse, a feature Nintendo has hinted will be coming to the Switch 2. In its Switch 2 teaser video last month, Nintendo showed two Joy-Con controllers sliding along the ground, much like you’d move a mouse.
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 patent explains Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ “mouse operation” mode
A machine translation of the full text of the patent describes the controller as "a novel input device that can be used as a mouse and other than a mouse." In mouse mode, as described in the patent, the user cradles the outer edge of the controller with their palm and places the inner edge "on, for example, a desk or the like."
Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Features Could Allow for Two Zelda Remakes
One of the rumored features of the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Cons could make it easier for two classic entries in the Zelda series to be remade.
We finally know what the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons are hiding
A new patent has revealed new features packed into the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including mouse functionality and more.
Nintendo's Latest Patent Hints At Joy-Con Mouse Support For OG Switch
Furthermore, Nintendo refers to the new Switch 2 Joy-Con as the "first embodiment" of the input device, the mysterious new controller as the "second embodiment", and the original rail-system Joy-Con as the "third embodiment", suggesting that, yes, these are indeed separate devices.
Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Suggests Joy-Cons Can be Rotated and the Console Played Upside Down
Nintendo has filed a new patent that suggests the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 has Joy-Con controllers that can be attached upside down.
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 just announced the Switch 2—here’s what we know
Nintendo has officially unveiled the Nintendo Switch 2, set to launch this year. The new console builds upon the success of the original Switch, introducing several exciting new features and enhancements.
Can I play Nintendo Switch 1 games on the Nintendo Switch 2?
Nintendo announced on Jan. 16 that one of those features is backward compatibility, which is expected in all upgraded consoles nowadays. But the video game company hasn’t fully explained yet which Nintendo Switch 1 games will be compatible with the next-gen console.
10 Most Innovative Ways Nintendo Could Use the Mouse Joy-Con Features With the Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be utilizing a new Joy-Con feature, which has fans anticipating how it could improve gameplay.
It Looks Like Rumors About the Switch 2's 'Mouse Mode' Might Be True
A Nintendo patent has seemingly confirmed a rumor that Switch 2 controllers will be able to be used as mice when placed on ...
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This Joy-Con Grip Steers Its Way To Sweaty Victory
Shoulder button pusher in green The most fascinating element of this project is the TAPBO module which adapts the Joy-Con controller to remote input. The module includes electronics, actuators ...
I'm perplexed by this new Switch 2 Joy-Con patent – who on earth would need it?
There's still a while to wait yet until we get any more official details on the Switch 2 launch (Nintendo has scheduled its ...