Nintendo, Joy-Con and Switch

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.
The Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Features Could Open the Door for a Pair of 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 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
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'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.
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.
Nintendo Could Be Sitting on a Gold Mine with the Switch 2 Joy-Cons' Mouse Features
Nintendo started 2025 with the highly anticipated reveal of the Switch 2, confirming long-rumored upgrades while maintaining the familiar hybrid design. One of the biggest innovations is the new Joy-Cons,
I've used the Hori Split Pad Pro with my Nintendo Switch for years and it's still great, but there are some better options in 2025
The Hori Split Pad Pro is a solid option for Nintendo Switch owners, but isn’t quite as good as its biggest competitor.
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A Switch 2 patent suggests its Joy-Con controls can be rotated
Now a new patent published by Nintendo suggests players may be able to turn the controllers upside down and plug them into ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 patent reveals Joy-Cons surprise
When Nintendo teased the Switch 2 in January the company partially revealed the larger, re-designed Joy-Con controllers that connect to the console with a new mechanism, possibly ...
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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 ...
Supercharge your Switch games with the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller for its lowest price yet
As of Feb. 13, the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller for Nintendo Switch is just $38.39 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99.