Summary
- Nintendo Switch 2's new video offers a closer look at how Joy-Cons detach magnetically from the console with the press of a small button.
- Unlike the original Switch, the Switch 2 Joy-Cons don’t slide along a rail; instead, they snap into place.
- More details about the Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed in the next Nintendo Direct on April 2.
Nintendo has revealed a video offering a closer look at the Switch 2 Joy-Con, highlighting a small button on its backside that players can press to detach it from the screen. Many rumors have surfaced in the past about how the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con would work, and although not every detail has been disclosed yet, players now have a clearer idea of what to expect from the new console.
After much speculation and numerous leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2, the console has finally been revealed through a video introducing players to its technology and appearance. Nintendo dropped a trailer comparing the original Switch with the new console side by side, showcasing its larger size and black color scheme while teasing a new Mario Kart game. Nintendo’s video didn’t provide too many details—just enough to generate excitement for the next Nintendo Direct (April 2), where the company will reveal more about the Switch’s successor. But for now, Nintendo has shared a small but important detail about the new console.
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In a short video posted on the official Nintendo Switch 2 website, the company offered a closer look at how the Joy-Con detaches from the main unit. Unlike the original Switch, the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con doesn’t slide along a rail; instead, the controllers snap into place magnetically. To attach it to the screen, players only need to bring the Joy-Con close to it. The new video, however, shows that to separate it, players must press a small button on the side of the controller to release it—an approach that appears to be more straightforward and easier than the original Switch’s Joy-Con mechanism.
Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Detaches from the Console with a Backside Button
Along with this, Nintendo’s original trailer hinted at the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons having mouse functionality. In the video, two Joy-Cons are shown moving on a flat surface with their attachment sides facing downward. The movement suggests that the controllers could function as a computer mouse, even though Nintendo hasn’t explicitly confirmed this. If true, this feature could open the door to new gameplay opportunities for the Switch 2, as well as potential ports for the console.
Nintendo still hasn’t revealed details about the Switch 2’s power, keeping players on their toes. Since news broke that the console was in development, the community has speculated about how powerful it would be and what kind of games it would be able to run. Nevertheless, one thing seems certain: the Nintendo Switch 2 will be more powerful than its predecessor. While players wait for more details, the next Nintendo Direct promises to be well worth watching.
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Original Release Date
- June 5, 2025
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $449.99
- Operating System
- Proprietary
- Storage
- 256GB internal / MicroSD
- Resolution
- 1080p (handheld) / 4K (docked)
The successor to 2017's Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on June 5, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.
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