Photos appearing on Chinese video sharing site Bilibili seem to show Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers.
Rumors and leaks about Nintendo’s new console, Switch 2, are not slowing down. Finally, photos appearing on Chinese video sharing site Bilibili appear to show Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers.
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Are Not Limited to This
Nintendo has confirmed that its new console will be backwards compatible, but rumors also suggest it will feature magnetic Joy-Con controllers and roughly the same specs as the Xbox Series S.
The leak video from Bilibili shows two IR sensors on the bottom of the controllers, larger SL and SR buttons, and a mysterious extra pedal or trigger on the back. It’s unclear whether this is a button or a mechanism for disconnecting the connection to the console.
The fact that the Joy-Cons are magnetic is one of the few details about the Switch 2 mentioned by multiple sources. However, although images of the console and controllers have previously leaked to the internet, there is no confirmation that these are real.
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The photos allegedly came from a factory worker in China. This is where the leak is expected to appear as the Switch 2 enters full production and Nintendo begins stocking up for its launch.
Of course, this does not guarantee that the photos are real. While some fans expect the Switch 2 to be physically quite similar to the current model, Nintendo hasn’t said anything about it.
It seems likely that the thing on the back is to separate the Joy-Con from the main console. On current models this is achieved by a small button at the top, so it’s not clear why something larger would be needed.
Another possibility is an analog trigger for racing games. Unlike Xbox and PlayStation, the Switch 2’s shoulder buttons aren’t analog, which doesn’t provide as much nuance in racing games.
It would be nice to change this with the Switch 2, but if Nintendo was worried about backwards compatibility, they may have decided to add an entirely new button rather than replace existing buttons.
While there’s a slim chance of Nintendo Switch 2 news at The Game Awards next week, the most likely scenario right now is that the new console won’t be officially unveiled until January or February. So we won’t know for sure until then.