It now seems all those online folk speculating about theNintendo Switch 2JoyCons were absolutely correct.
Looks like well be skating our Switch controllers across the tabletop, just as Nintendo teased in itsreveal trailer.
According to a machine translation of the patent, Nintendo describes a wireless mouse feature.
© Screenshot: Nintendo
Thats the red LED light you see when you hold up the mouses underside.
The patent does not directly reference an optoelectronic sensor.
That hole may be located between the joystick and four buttons on the other side of the JoyCon.
© Screenshot: WIPO
Multiple included images show a hand with the thumb on the joystick.
One image in that patent shows off a flat puck with a USB-C port.
The JoyCons stick into two slots for charging off the Switch 2s main body.
© Screenshot: WIPO
We suspect the mouse feature will be a big boon for those developing PC-centric games.
Other strategy games like Frostpunk 2 will suddenly become much more playable on the new hardware.
Peripheral makers haveconfirmed that the new JoyConswill have some accelerometer technology for limited motion controls.
News from the future, delivered to your present.
Those who want a console at launch June 5 should get in line as soon as possible.
