FCC Filing Hints at Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Upgrade

With less than 24 hours until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, excitement is building as Nintendo prepares to unveil its plans for the next generation of its popular console. A recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing, spotted by fans on Famiboards and reported by Nintendo-centric sites like GoNintendo, hints at what might be part of the Switch 2's controller lineup. The filing, dated March 31 and listed under the product code "BEE-008," appears to be for a new game controller, speculated by some to be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.

It's important to note that this is speculation, as Nintendo has not yet confirmed the existence of a Switch 2 Pro Controller. However, the features listed in the FCC filing, such as Bluetooth and NFC capability, suggest it could indeed be a Pro Controller. One particularly interesting detail from the filing is the potential inclusion of a headphone jack, a feature absent from the original Switch Pro Controller but present in competitors like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers. If this turns out to be true, it would represent a significant quality-of-life improvement for users.

Past FCC filings have provided early glimpses into Nintendo's plans, lending some credibility to the speculation surrounding this controller. However, without official confirmation, we'll have to wait for the Switch 2 Direct to see if these rumors hold true.

The Switch 2 Direct is scheduled to air tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET on Nintendo's channels. This event promises a "closer look" at the Switch 2 following its initial reveal earlier this year, potentially including a release date. Nintendo has confirmed that the Direct will run for an hour, and two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentations featuring hands-on gameplay are set for April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day.