Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Leak: A Closer Look at the Next-Gen Controller
Recent online leaks appear to confirm the design of the Joy-Con controllers for Nintendo's upcoming Switch successor. While the Switch continues to see new releases into 2025, speculation about its replacement is intensifying, particularly since Nintendo has promised an announcement before the end of its 2024 fiscal year. With a rumored March 2025 launch date, leaks regarding the Switch 2's specifications and features are becoming increasingly prevalent.
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, revealing key details.
Magnetic Connection and Color Scheme:
The leaked photos seemingly confirm the rumored magnetic connection system for the Joy-Cons. Instead of the traditional rail system, the controllers appear to utilize magnets for attachment, eliminating physical contact. The color scheme is predominantly black, with a blue accent on the rail, similar to the original Switch's blue Joy-Con but with a reversed color emphasis.
Revised Button Layout:
The images also offer a glimpse of a modified button layout. Noticeably larger "SL" and "SR" buttons are present, along with a third, unlabeled button on the back, speculated to be a release mechanism for the magnetic connection.
Consistency with Previous Leaks:
The leaked Joy-Con design aligns with other circulating leaks and mockups of the Switch 2 console. While these leaks provide compelling evidence, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending. The anticipation is high, and gamers eagerly await an official unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2.
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