Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Leak: A Closer Look at the Next-Gen Controller
Recent online leaks suggest we're getting a clearer picture of the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers. While the Switch continues to see releases into 2025, speculation surrounding its successor is intensifying, especially with Nintendo's confirmed announcement slated for the end of their 2024 fiscal year. With a rumored March 2025 launch, leaks regarding the Switch 2's specs and features are proliferating.
New images, originating from a Chinese social media platform and shared on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit by user SwordfishAgile3472, provide the clearest look yet at the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. These images showcase the back and side of a left Joy-Con, confirming previous rumors of a magnetic connection system. Unlike the original Switch's rail-based design, these controllers appear to utilize magnetic fields for attachment, eliminating physical contact.
The leaked photos reveal a predominantly black Joy-Con with blue accents, echoing the original Switch's color scheme but with a reversed emphasis. The images also offer a glimpse of the button layout, highlighting noticeably larger "SL" and "SR" buttons, and a third, unlabeled button on the back, potentially designed to release the magnetic connection.
This leaked design aligns with other circulating Switch 2 mockups and leaks, further bolstering the credibility of these images. However, until Nintendo provides official confirmation, the design remains speculative. The leaked Joy-Cons, with their magnetic connection and revised button layout, offer an intriguing preview of what the next generation of Nintendo handheld gaming might entail.
