With just hours to go before the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, excitement is building as Nintendo prepares to unveil its next-generation console. A recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing, spotted on Famiboards and reported by Nintendo-focused outlets like GoNintendo, has sparked speculation about the potential features of the Switch 2's controller lineup.
The filing, dated March 31 and listed under product code "BEE-008," appears to be for a new game controller. Many fans are speculating that this could be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. While Nintendo has yet to confirm this, the filing hints at features like Bluetooth and NFC capabilities, which align with what one might expect from a Pro Controller.
One of the standout details from the filing is the potential inclusion of a headphone jack. Unlike the original Switch Pro Controller, which lacked this feature, the Switch 2 Pro Controller might follow in the footsteps of competitors like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers by incorporating a headphone port. This addition would be a significant quality-of-life enhancement for gamers.
While this is all speculative at this point, past FCC filings have occasionally provided early glimpses into Nintendo's plans. We'll have to wait for official confirmation, which could come as early as tomorrow during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct.
Scheduled for 6am PT / 9am ET, the Switch 2 Direct will be streamed on Nintendo's channels. The event promises a "closer look" at the Switch 2 following its initial reveal earlier this year, and fans are hoping for detailed information that might include a release date.
Nintendo has confirmed that the Direct will last for an hour. Additionally, two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentations featuring hands-on gameplay are set for April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day. These events will give fans even more insight into what the Switch 2 has to offer.
