Nintendo, Switch and Joy-Con

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 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 Switch 2 Joy-Cons: 3 huge upgrades we expect
The day we've been waiting for has finally arrived. Nintendo has officially revealed the Switch 2, and its Joy-Cons are getting a few major upgrades.
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
However, a video does show off the large button on the back of the new Joy-Cons on the official Nintendo Switch 2 website. Originally discovered and shared on r/NintendoSwitch2, the looping clip reveals that pressing this button down is what disengages either Joy-Con from the handheld.
Nintendo toyed with magnetic Joy-Cons 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.
Nintendo Switch 2 website proves new Joy-Cons aren’t flimsy
A video on the official Nintendo Switch 2 website offers a closer look at the new Joy-Cons, proving they’re not as fragile as fans feared.
The Switch 2 has a new trigger for disconnecting Joy-Con controllers
In the video, the trigger is pressed down a tad before a final push releases it from the console. As the Joy-Con moves away, you can also see a small cylinder receding back into t
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Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons compared: How do the new controllers stack up against the ones we know?
The next Nintendo console is on its way, and we finally have official confirmation that it'll be called the Nintendo Switch 2. We'll have to wait until a Direct stream on February 2nd to hear ...
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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 ...
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Is the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con really a mouse?
Maddy Myers has run Polygon’s games section since 2020 as deputy editor. She has worked in games journalism since 2007, at Kotaku, The Mary Sue, and the Boston Phoenix. Nintendo has finally ...
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Nintendo Switch 2 explained: release date, price, games, and new Joy-Cons
Now that Nintendo’s announced the thing, we run down every important detail about the Switch 2, from its new Joy-Cons to its games. There has been a lot of chatter about the Nintendo ...
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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 ...
The Nintendo Switch 2 hardware specs we know so far
Switch 2 features a port for game cartridges, two USB-C ports, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, based on the system’s reveal and ...
Nintendo Switch 2 Brings Major Quality-of-Life Upgrade With Second USB-C Port
The Nintendo Switch 2’s new design has another quality-of-life feature that you may have missed in its initial reveal trailer: a second USB-C port. Here's why that's super important.
Nintendo Switch 2: The Improvements, Differences, Rumors, and Questions We Still Have
How does the Nintendo Switch 2 improve on its predecessor? We finally have some answers, but also quite a few more questions. Dive into POWER-UP's analysis of what we know so far.