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 Japanese-language patent—whose illustrations match what we've seen of Switch 2 Joy-Con precisely—features an English abstract describing "a sensor for mouse operation" that can "detect ...

One patent seemingly confirmed that the Nintendo Switch 2 will have a feature allowing players to use their Joy-Con controllers like computer mice — an intriguing gimmick that’s been rumored ...

A new patent for the Nintendo Switch 2 has revealed new functionality with the joy-con controllers, and while Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed the functionality, the company did subtly ...

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers may feature mouse functionality with light source and sensors for improved gameplay. The patent showcases features like the ability to slide Joy-Cons on flat ...

Namely, it appears that Nintendo has showcased what looks to be a Joy-Con for the original Switch with the additional optical sensor on the side (alongside that extra 'C' button below the Home but ...

The new system will have remodeled Joy-Con controllers, which are bigger, and boast larger buttons. The trailer also hinted at the Joy-Cons having a functionality that allows them to be held ...

A New Nintendo patent pulls back the curtain on the next generation of Joy-Con controllers, revealing their new ability to act like a computer mouse. In the Switch 2 trailer, there was a brief moment ...

The application was publicly revealed on February 6, and it includes an early schematic for the new Joy-Con, which it describes as the "input device." The patent also states that it has "a sensor ...

And it's a similar story for built-in Joy-Con mouse functionality, another rumoured feature for Switch 2. January's reveal trailer certainly lent credence to those earlier reports, what with it ...

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