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

A recently published patent hints at exciting new features for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including potential mouse support. Read on to discover more about these innovations and the official date for the upcoming Nintendo Direct.

Switch 2: Revamped Controller Functionality

Mouse Support Revealed in New Joy-Con Patent

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) published a Nintendo patent on February 6, 2025, detailing new Joy-Con features for the Switch 2, most notably, mouse functionality. This patent seemingly confirms earlier speculation sparked by the Switch 2 reveal trailer, which showed the controller being swiped across a surface, hinting at this capability. The patent offers concrete evidence, especially considering Nintendo's previous silence on Switch 2 specifics.

Switch 2 Joy-Cons: Mouse Functionality and New Controller Designs

The Switch 2 Joy-Cons appear to maintain the detachable design of their predecessors. However, the patent highlights their new mouse-like functionality. The document describes a sensor that detects reflected light from a surface, enabling mouse-like control when the Joy-Con is placed on that surface.

A new charging dock capable of simultaneously charging up to two Joy-Cons is also mentioned. A magnetic attachment, incorporating a wrist strap, connects the Joy-Cons to the console.

The patent also introduces a novel controller design—essentially two halves of a standard controller, each equipped with an optical sensor for mouse functionality. These halves can be combined using a separate attachment to form a single, traditional controller.

It's crucial to remember that the features described in this patent may not represent the final Switch 2 product. Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed any of these Joy-Con or accessory details.

Nintendo Direct: Switch 2 Details Incoming

Nintendo of America announced on Twitter (X) on February 5, 2025, that a Nintendo Direct dedicated to the Switch 2 will air on April 2, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. The announcement will be broadcast across all official Nintendo social media channels.

While the Switch 2 trailer indicated a 2025 release, a precise date remains unannounced. Visit our Switch 2 page for further information.