Nintendo Switch 2 Patent reveals Joy-Con mouse functionality

Summary

Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers Joy-Con can contain mouse function with light source and sensors for improved games.
Patented features such as the ability to slip joyful -ons on flat surfaces and offer a new way of interacting with games.
Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to build on the success of its predecessor, with fans eagerly expect official revelation and release.

Patent Nintendo published on February 6 Switch 2 The Joy-Con mouse function provides fans a deeper view of the details of the hardware upgrade for other Nintendo controllers. The audience has gained early trailers of this possible new use for Joy-Con in the Switch 2 trailer and the early patent publication has now introduced technological details for the functionality of the mouse joy of the new console.

Nintendo Switch 2 Console is trying to build on the popularity of its predecessor and contain many of the same basic features as manual mode, anchored mode and removable Joy-Con. However, many of them were pleased to see the first trailer for the console that looked at the changes coming with the next generation of the switches. Thanks to the recently published patent, fans are now even better to see what can be expected with the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con.

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According to Nintendo patent (via Arstechnica), filed back in August 2023 and published on February 6, 2025, the Switch 2 Joy-Cons will have a brand new hardware function that will allow them to use similarly as a computer mouse. The patent demonstrates the internal structure of these innovative controls that use light sources and sensors, similar to optical computer mice to allow users to slip joy on a straight surface and produce movement on the screen. This gives players the ability to hold joyful -ons with the side of the sensor down and move the controller around as a mouse, and at the same time using the familiar faces and shoulder buttons, as well as the joystick. The ability to choose between standard holding and holding a mouse means that players have more control over the use of Nintendo Switch 2 hardware to play, offering greater functionality depth compared to the existing switch Joy-Con.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Mouse Patent Details

Figures 24 and 25 switches 2 Joy-Con patent show a comparison of standard holding and holding a mouse for switch 2 Joy-Con, while Figures 27 and 28 show how both joyful consoles can be used in a dual mouse or divided standard and mice. The existing Nintendo Switch Joy-Con control controls are described in detail as a return along with new hardware accessories that allow the unique functionality of the Joy-Con mouse. While the patent has only recently been published, it is key to note that it was originally filed in 2023, and since this initial date of submission, changes in switch 2 Joy-Cons could have occurred. Spectators should therefore wait for official details from Nintendo about the functions of the Switch 2 and drivers.

Since fans are preparing for the Big Switch 2 Nintendo Direct in April, this patent publication helps to throw some light on what can be in the store before the console. Inteeded fans will want to remain tuned to any confirmed details from Nintendo and others Switch 2 news.