Switch 2 Joy-Con Patent Points to Rumored Mouse Support Function

The Nintendo Switch 2 is generating buzz with its innovative Joy-Con controllers, especially after a recent patent surfaced hinting at mouse support. Dive into the details of the new features of the Switch 2's Joy-Con and mark your calendars for the upcoming Nintendo Direct to get the latest updates.

Switch 2 Features New Controller Functions

New Patent For Joy-Con Shows Mouse Support

The anticipation for the Switch 2 is building, particularly with the revelation of new features for its Joy-Con controllers, which now seem to include mouse support. On February 6, 2025, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published a patent filed by Nintendo, shedding light on the capabilities of the Switch 2's Joy-Con.

The patent details the Joy-Con's mouse-like functionality, sparked by a brief glimpse in the Switch 2 reveal trailer where the controller was seen being dragged across a flat surface. This move all but confirmed the rumors swirling around the new Joy-Con's capabilities, despite Nintendo's usual secrecy about the Switch 2.

Switch 2 Joy-Con Mouse Function and New Controllers

The Joy-Con for the Switch 2 retains the familiar detachable design from the original Nintendo Switch, but with a twist: it can now 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."

In addition to the mouse feature, the Joy-Con can be charged using a new dock that supports up to two Joy-Cons simultaneously. A new magnetic attachment connects the Joy-Con to the console and includes a wrist strap, reminiscent of the original Switch's design.

The patent also introduces a new pair of controllers, resembling a standard controller split in half, each equipped with an optical sensor for mouse functionality. These can be combined into a standard controller using a separate attachment.

It's important to note that the features outlined in the patent may not all make it to the final product, as Nintendo has yet to officially confirm the Joy-Con's functions or any other related devices for the Switch 2.

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 already confirmed a 2025 release, though the exact date remains under wraps. For more information on the console, be sure to visit our dedicated Switch 2 page.