Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Leak: A Closer Look at the Next-Gen Controller
New images circulating online strongly suggest a reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers is imminent. While the Switch continues to receive new releases into 2025, speculation about its successor is reaching fever pitch, especially given Nintendo's confirmation of an announcement before the end of their 2024 fiscal year. With a rumored March 2025 launch date, leaks regarding the Switch 2's specifications and features are becoming increasingly common.
Recently surfaced photos, shared on r/NintendoSwitch2 by user SwordfishAgile3472, purportedly originating from a Chinese social media platform, provide the clearest look yet at the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. These images showcase the back and side of a left Joy-Con, revealing key details. The images have since spread across various social media channels, corroborating previous rumors of a magnetic connection system.
Understanding the Leaked Joy-Con Images:
The leaked images highlight several notable features:
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Magnetic Connection: Unlike the rail system of the original Switch, the Switch 2 Joy-Cons appear to utilize magnets for attachment, eliminating the need for physical sliding rails.
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Color Scheme: The Joy-Cons primarily feature a black base with blue accents, similar to the original Switch's color scheme, but with a different distribution of the colors.
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Revised Button Layout: The images offer a glimpse of a modified button layout, including noticeably larger "SL" and "SR" buttons, and a previously unseen third button on the back. This third button is speculated to be a release mechanism for the magnetic connection.
The leaked Joy-Con design aligns with other recent leaks and mockups of the Switch 2 console. While these images are compelling, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending. The anticipation for a formal unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2 and its new Joy-Cons is at an all-time high.
