Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Hint at New Joy-Con Design

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Leak: A Closer Look at the Next-Gen Controller

Recent online leaks offer the clearest images yet of the purported Joy-Cons for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console. While the Switch continues to receive new releases into 2025, speculation mounts regarding its successor, especially given Nintendo's confirmation of an announcement before the end of their 2024 fiscal year. With a rumored March 2025 launch date, leaks detailing the Switch 2's specifications and features are becoming increasingly prevalent.

These latest Joy-Con images, shared on r/NintendoSwitch2 by user SwordfishAgile3472, allegedly originate from a Chinese social media platform. The pictures provide a detailed view of the left Joy-Con's back and side, showcasing a key feature: a magnetic connection. This contrasts with the Switch's rail-based system, suggesting a significant design change. The images have since circulated widely across various social media platforms.

Joy-Con Design and Features:

The leaked images reveal a predominantly black Joy-Con with blue accents, similar to the original Switch's color scheme, but with a reversed color emphasis. The photos also highlight a revised button layout, featuring noticeably larger "SL" and "SR" buttons, and a previously unconfirmed third button on the back. This additional button is speculated to be a release mechanism for the magnetic Joy-Con connection.

The leaked Joy-Con design aligns with other circulating leaks and mockups of the Switch 2 console, adding further credence to their authenticity. However, until Nintendo provides official confirmation, the details remain unverified.

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