Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Mouse Functionality: Evidence and Speculation
Recent circumstantial evidence suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons may offer a novel functionality: operation as computer mice. While the adoption of this feature by game developers remains uncertain, it aligns with Nintendo's history of innovative controller designs.
The evidence originates from Vietnamese customs data obtained by Famiboards user LiC, who has previously uncovered information related to Nintendo's parts suppliers. This data, from early January 2025, includes references to polyethylene (PE) adhesive tape described as "mouse soles," typically used on the bottom of computer mice, and intended "to stick to game console handles."
Two "mouse sole" model numbers, LG7 and SML7, were mentioned. These numbers haven't been found in public component databases, suggesting they are new, unreleased products. The listed size, 90 x 90mm, is large enough to cover the back of the Joy-Cons, potentially requiring trimming during assembly.
Not a First for Handhelds
This isn't unprecedented in the handheld gaming market. The Lenovo Legion GO, released in 2023, already features a right controller that functions as a mouse when rotated sideways. Lenovo even includes a plastic housing for improved surface gliding. The Legion GO also incorporates magnetic rails for controller attachment, a feature rumored for the Switch 2. These similarities offer intriguing parallels between the two devices.
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