The Switch 2 Joy-Cons snap onto the console in a whole new way, but Nintendo has been considering using magnets since the OG Switch, as its producer confirmed almost 8 years ago
The Switch's producer was "particularly excited" about the idea at the time, but it didn't work well enough back then
Nintendo has been hiding how the Switch 2 Joy-Cons come apart in plain sight this whole time, and it's just as simple as I thought it would be
Nintendo has been showing off the new back button of the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers and how it works ever since the first official reveal, it's just been hiding on the official Nintendo Switch 2 website this entire time.
Nintendo Switch 2 Video Offers Closer Look at Joy-Cons
Nintendo’s short video offers a closer look at the Switch 2 Joy-Con, showcasing how the controller works and attaches to the console.
Nintendo toyed with magnetic Joy-Con for original Switch, but they quite literally didn't stick
Nintendo had the idea of using magnets to attach Joy-Cons to the original Switch, but couldn't get it to work.
Everything we know about the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers
The arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 heralds some much-needed improvements over its predecessor, especially its Joy-Con controllers. Here’s a quick breakdown of what the announcement trailer showed us about the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons.
Switch 2's Magnetic Joy-Con Connection Was Originally An Idea For Switch
Former Nintendo Minute hosts Kit and Krysta have highlighted an interview they did with Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi back in 2017, who revealed then and there, Nintendo was already considering magnets to connect the Joy-Con on the original Switch hardware.
The Switch 2 has a new trigger for disconnecting Joy-Con controllers
A video on Nintendo’s Switch 2 website shows how the trigger (or is it a button?) on the back of the Joy-Con controllers ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Feature Originally Planned for Original Switch
As it turns out, one of the defining upgrades of the Nintendo Switch 2 is actually an old concept developed for the original ...
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Switch 2 Video Reveals How Snappy Joy-Con Removal Works
Similar to the first iteration of Joy-Cons, hitting a dedicated button will detach the controller. It's not entirely clear ...
A Closer Look At One Of The Nintendo Switch 2's Newest Features, Teased Back In 2017
The current Switch has its Joy-Con controllers attach by sliding through a railing on the side until a locking mechanism clicks them into place. Owners then press a very (very) small black button on ...
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Switch 2 could make Joy-Con drift a thing of the past as Hall effect stick leaks gain credibility
Joy-Con drift has affected the Nintendo Switch since its launch in 2017, and despite revisions in the Joy-Con internals, it’s ...
Nintendo Switch 2 Design Triggers A New Joy-Con Release Action, Watch Here
A separate video from Nintendo's Switch 2 first-look trailer highlights how the Joy-Con controllers will easily disconnect from the console.
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Forget Joy-Con Drift - Players Are Already Identifying the Switch 2's Potential New Failure Points
One of the biggest complaints about the Nintendo Switch was regarding the Joy-Cons, as a matter of fact, with gamers often ...
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Nacon Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories
Nacon reveals several new accessories, including carrying cases and screen protectors, for Nintendo Switch 2, which will be ...