The idea is that the Joycons could be turned sideways, facing the optical sensor downward and using the two shoulder buttons as mouse buttons. This is a feature that has been rumored for the ...

TL;DR: A newly-published patent reveals that the Switch 2 controllers will feature optical sensors, allowing JoyCons to function as mice. A newly-published patent shows that the Switch 2 ...

As you can see from the announcement trailer further down the page, the Switch 2 JoyCons are attached to the side via magnets and a traditional connector. This is a change from the sliding ...

A new patent from Nintendo suggests that the Joy-Con controllers for the Switch 2 can be inserted into either side of the main console, effectively letting you flip it 180 degrees according to ...

The Switch 2 now includes a larger 8-inch screen and similarly resized JoyCons. The console has an additional USB-C port plus extra speakers and air vents to align with today’s handheld PCs like ...

This week’s conversation is all about JoyCons. Last week, we talked about potential hosts for the upcoming Direct presentation, set for April 2. This week we take a look at the latest JoyCon news, ...