The Nintendo Switch 2 is generating buzz, particularly for its innovative Joy-Con controllers, as revealed by recent patents. Although Nintendo has yet to officially confirm these details, reports suggest that the Switch 2 Joy-Cons will feature magnetic attachments and the ability to function like a computer mouse.

According to the patent, the Joy-Cons will attach to the Switch 2's body using magnets. "This game controller is detachably mounted to a body device that has a recess, that comprises a first magnet and a second magnet at the bottom of the recess, and that can execute game processing," the patent states. To detach the Joy-Cons, users will need to press two buttons located on the top surface of a protrusion on the controller. The patent specifies, "The first button and the second button are provided in the longitudinal direction in the top surface of the protrusion... The first button is attracted to the first magnet by a magnetic force. The second button is attracted to the second magnet by a magnetic force."

The patent also includes illustrations demonstrating the Joy-Cons' mouse-like functionality. Players can hold the controller rail-side down, using the shoulder buttons as mouse buttons. Specifically, the R1 and R2 buttons will serve as the left and right mouse buttons, respectively, and the joysticks may enable a scrolling function.

Further illustrations showcase the versatility of this feature, allowing for dual mouse configurations or using one Joy-Con as a mouse while the other functions as a traditional game controller.

The magnetic attachment of the Joy-Cons was among the earliest leaks about the Switch 2, while the mouse-like function emerged later and remains unofficially confirmed. However, a teaser released in January subtly hinted at this feature, showing Joy-Cons gliding across a surface like a computer mouse.

For a comprehensive overview of everything we know about the Nintendo Switch 2, check out our detailed breakdown. Mark your calendars for the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct on April 2, 2025, for all the official announcements.