Nintendo Switch 2: it will be a new magnetic Joy-Con

There is still a long way to go before the project launches Switch 2but the next console Nintendo It still makes a lot of noise. A few days ago, this device was the culprit of a leak, which, among other things, indicated that it would use a magnetic system to connect Joy-Con. And now some details have become known about how it will work.

Mobapad, a Chinese company that makes Switch controllers, claims to have gained access to detailed information about new Nintendo hardware. As for the Joy-Cons, the company confirms the use of magnets to attach them to the Switch 2 body and adds some additional details.

As we always say, this is unofficial information and should be taken as such. There have been dozens of rumors about the Switch 2 in recent years, and Nintendo itself has denied some of them. So the information must be analyzed with great care.

When Vandal It was initially leaked that the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con would use magnets, but no further details were provided. Now Mobapad has announced that the console will use “Electromagnetic Suction Technology” controlled by electric current. There is already speculation that this could be an electropermanent magnetic system that uses an electrical impulse to activate or deactivate the latching controls. For now, this information should be taken with a grain of salt.

One of the controversies surrounding the news that the Switch 2 would feature magnets to attach the Joy-Con was the apparent incompatibility with the original Switch’s controls. A new leak indicates that the next-gen device will allow the use of older controls. but only wirelessly via Bluetooth. This would be useful in games with multiplayer.

Joy-Con Nintendo Switch 2 will also have more buttons

In addition to replacing traditional rails with a magnetic mounting system, the Nintendo Switch 2 would introduce more buttons on my Joy-Con. Mobapad indicates that the Japanese firm will place an additional button on the back of each control, presumably below the triggers. These will be added with a function key on the right controller, which will be located under the current Home or Start button.

The SL and SR keys, located on the inside of the Joy-Con, will also undergo changes. Starting with Switch 2, they will become metal. It is logical to assume that this is due to the introduction of a magnetic communication system, but nothing further is specified on this matter.

Beyond the controls, the most recent leak about Nintendo’s next console claims that the screen will grow to 8 inches and will offer Full HD (1080p) resolution. It also indicates that the Switch 2 dock will be updated to include the expected 4K gaming support. In terms of backwards compatibility, Switch cartridges will work on Switch 2, but not vice versa.

At this point, we have no choice but to be patient and keep waiting. Apparently, Nintendo Switch 2 will hit the market only at the end of the first quarter of 2025. Although Asians were betting on its launch in 2024, they would delay its implementation in order to have a catalog of games. first party more durable. It is also possible that it will be announced this year and go on sale next year. We will continue to monitor the news.