Newly-published Nintendo patents show that the company has been exploring a version of its Joy-Con controllers that can work ...

New Switch 2 patents hint at Nintendo bringing mouse-like functionality to its upcoming Joy-Con controllers, along with a ...

A diagram included in the patent shows somebody holding the Joy-Con and appearing to use it as a mouse. Another diagram shows a hand holding the Joy-Con upright with the pointer finger on the ZR t ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 looks mighty familiar, but Nintendo seems to have saved all of its biggest changes for the Joy-Cons as shown by some new patents. While we still don’t have an official ...

Last month, Nintendo Switch 2 was officially revealed in a new trailer. That trailer didn’t offer a ton of information, but it did offer include hints at new features. The new system will have ...

A new Nintendo Switch 2 patent for the upcoming console's joy-cons has revealed the possible functionality of the joy-con working like a mouse.

Maddy Myers has run Polygon’s games section since 2020 as deputy editor. She has worked in games journalism since 2007, at Kotaku, The Mary Sue, and the Boston Phoenix. Nintendo has finally ...

If you’ve been watching Nintendo Switch 2 news like a hawk for the past few weeks, you may have spotted leaks about the new and improved Joy-Con controllers, and wondering just what an IR sensor is.

it subtly confirms one rumored feature of the Switch 2's Joy-Cons. The ability to use a Joy-Con like a computer mouse might be an innovative mechanic for a Nintendo console but would feel ...

In this guide, we break down the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con, their new features, and how they compare to the original Switch controllers. Although functionality remains largely the same for the new ...

After what seemed like an eternity of waiting, Nintendo Switch 2 was finally announced ... The trailer seemed to confirm one major change to the Joy-Con controller, which leaked several months ...