Switch, Nintendo 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 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 Nintendo Switch.
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 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-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.
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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 ...
The Verge6d
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 ...
Which Nintendo Switch 2 leaks were accurate?
Now that we have an official look at the Nintendo Switch 2, we can start to dig in to the accuracy of the leaks, with the ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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.