Summary
- Nintendo could be close to revealing its successor for the Nintendo Switch.
- A recent leak shows potential new images of the Joy-Con for Switch 2.
- The images give a look at the colors and magnetic connection for the controller.
New images have surfaced online, seemingly confirming the design of the Joy-Con controllers for the upcoming Nintendo Switch successor. Although the Nintendo Switch continues to receive new game releases into 2025, it appears to be approaching the end of its lifecycle. Nintendo has confirmed that an announcement regarding the successor to this hybrid console will be made before the end of the 2024 fiscal year. As the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 draws near, speculation and rumors about its features and design are intensifying.
With a rumored launch date of March 2025, numerous leaks have been circulating, attempting to pinpoint the specifications and features of the Nintendo Switch 2. These leaks are primarily driven by insights from third-party developers and insiders who claim to have access to accurate images of the new console. Among the details revealed, it's confirmed that the Switch 2 will continue to use Joy-Cons, and recent leaks have showcased their potential colors.
The latest images, posted by user SwordfishAgile3472 on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit, originated from a Chinese social networking site. These are the clearest images of the Joy-Cons seen so far, displaying the back and side of the left controller. The photos, which have also circulated on social media, confirm the use of magnetic Joy-Cons for the Switch 2, replacing the rail-based connection with a magnetic system.
Switch 2 Joy-Con Leak Explained
The leaked images reveal the Joy-Con colors, featuring a predominantly black design with blue rails, similar to the original Switch's blue Joy-Con. The images, showing only the side and back, allow gamers to see the new button layout of the Switch 2's Joy-Con. Notably, there are sizable "SL" and "SR" buttons, along with a third button on the back, which is speculated to be used for detaching the Joy-Cons from the console by releasing the magnetic hold.
These photos align well with other recent leaks and mockups of the Nintendo Switch 2. However, fans will have to wait for an official reveal to confirm these details.
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