The last weeks of 2024 have been intense if we talk about rumours Nintendo Switch 2A console that so far we don’t know much about from official sources, nothing beyond backwards compatibility mentioned by the company’s CEO himself. And now that news comes where a first trailer is expected, there’s no shortage of people already talking about the functions of the key controls
A recent leak has created great anticipation among fans, showing images of what will appear Joy con To the left of the next console. At first glance, the design retains the essence of the current model, but with a larger size and the inclusion of a new magnetic rail. Most interesting, however, is a possible optical sensor located next to the ‘SL’ button, which has sparked speculation about new functionality.
Some users suggest that this sensor may allow it to act as a mouse, as seen in devices Lenovo Legion Go. This detail, which will be especially useful in game modes such as first-person shooters, opens up the possibility of expanding forms of interactions. However, the question still remains as to why this supposed sensor is only present Joy con Especially the left.
I’ll happily accept a Joy-Con mouse function
(For FPS people this will be insane) pic.twitter.com/3jzoxGIGkT
— ‘Necro’ Felipe #UnivNintendo (@necrolipe) January 5, 2025
If an optical sensor is included Joy conhe Switch 2 This will mark a milestone in versatility. Although Nintendo Not confirming these rumours, the leaked images seem to support the idea that the company wants to innovate on the user experience with more functional and adaptive controls.
The possibility of using it as a mouse is interesting, or one that might lend itself to potential Mario Paint 2. While everything remains in the realm of speculation for now, fans can’t help but wonder how this feature could transform the way we interact with games and apps on next-gen consoles. Official details are still awaited.
It will be in February during the company’s traditional live event.
Through: Nintendo Life
