Nintendo, Switch and Joy-Con

Nintendo patents show the Switch 2 Joy-Con may indeed work like a mouse — and so might a new controller
Newly-published Nintendo patents show that the company has been exploring a version of its Joy-Con controllers that can work like a computer mouse, a feature Nintendo has hinted will be coming to the Switch 2. In its Switch 2 teaser video last month, Nintendo showed two Joy-Con controllers sliding along the ground, much like you’d move a mouse.
The Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Features Could Open the Door for a Pair of Zelda Remakes
One of the rumored features of the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Cons could make it easier for two classic entries in the Zelda series to be remade.
Nintendo Switch 2 Controllers May Have Unexpected Feature
A new patent indicates that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 controllers could have a feature that may be surprising for some fans.
New Nintendo patents give us a look at Switch 2 mouse functionality
Nintendo’s patent pertaining to mouse functionality is now public, so here’s what it shows and what this could mean for the new console.
We finally know what the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons are hiding
A new patent has revealed new features packed into the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons, including mouse functionality and more.
Could Nintendo’s latest patent bring mouse feature to Switch 1 Joy-Cons? The new designs seem to suggest it
Nintendo’s recent innovation hints at upgraded controllers for Switch 1. If that happens, the old console could stick around for another eight years.
10 Most Innovative Ways Nintendo Could Use the Mouse Joy-Con Features With the Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is rumored to be utilizing a new Joy-Con feature, which has fans anticipating how it could improve gameplay.
Nintendo Could Be Sitting on a Gold Mine with the Switch 2 Joy-Cons' Mouse Features
Nintendo started 2025 with the highly anticipated reveal of the Switch 2, confirming long-rumored upgrades while maintaining the familiar hybrid design. One of the biggest innovations is the new Joy-Cons,
The best Nintendo Switch controllers to buy right now
From the unbeatable Switch Pro and comfy Joy-Con alternatives to a dongle that lets you use your Xbox or PlayStation ...
Nintendo Switch 2 patents show off unique Joy-Con feature — and an all-new controller
With the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event gearing up to give us a "closer look" at the highly anticipated console, we now ...
Supercharge your Switch games with the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller for its lowest price yet
As of Feb. 13, the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller for Nintendo Switch is just $38.39 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $49.99.
Nintendo Switch 2 units selling for $40,000 on the black market, leaker claims
Screenshots from a leaker reveal that the Nintendo Switch 2 is selling for close to $40,000 on the black market in China.
Nintendo Switch 2 Price Prediction Is Cheaper Than Expected
A video game industry analyst is predicting that Nintendo Switch 2 will be priced at $399, which is $50 to $100 cheaper than ...
Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly being sold for an eye-watering $40k on the black market
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission.