Summary
- Nintendo is on the verge of unveiling its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Leaked images showcase the potential design and colors of the new Joy-Con controllers.
- The new Joy-Cons feature a magnetic connection system.
Recent leaks have surfaced online, providing a glimpse into what the Joy-Con controllers for the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor might look like. Despite the current Nintendo Switch continuing to receive game releases into 2025, it appears to be approaching the end of its lifecycle. Nintendo has confirmed that an announcement regarding the new console will be made before the end of the 2024 fiscal year, fueling speculation and excitement about the Nintendo Switch 2.
Rumors suggest that the Nintendo Switch 2 could launch in March 2025, and leaks have been rampant, attempting to detail its specifications and features. Hardware rumors, often sourced from third-party developers and insiders, have included "fairly accurate" photos of the console. Among these, it's been revealed that the Switch 2 will continue to use Joy-Con controllers, with new images confirming their design and color scheme.
The leaked photos, shared by user SwordfishAgile3472 on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit, reportedly originated from a Chinese social networking site. These images offer the clearest view yet of the Joy-Cons, showcasing the back and side of the left controller. The photos have circulated widely on social media, confirming the rumored magnetic connection system for the Switch 2's Joy-Cons, which replaces the rail-based connection of the original Switch.
Switch 2 Joy-Con Leak Explained
The leaked images reveal that the Switch 2 Joy-Cons will come in blue and black, similar to the original Switch's color scheme. However, the new design features a predominantly black controller with a blue rail, as seen from the side and back views in the images. Additionally, the photos provide a look at the new button layout, including larger "SL" and "SR" buttons, and a third button on the back.
This third button is believed to be used for detaching the Joy-Cons from the Switch 2, possibly by disengaging the magnetic connection. The design elements shown in the leaked photos align with other recent leaks and mockups of the Switch 2, though fans will have to wait for an official reveal to confirm these details.
The anticipation for the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to build as more information and leaks emerge, keeping the gaming community eagerly awaiting its official announcement.
