Rumor: Switch 2 Leak Reveals Possible Joy-Con Images

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

Recent online leaks offer the clearest images yet of the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers, potentially confirming design details and features. While the original Switch continues to see game releases into 2025, speculation surrounding its successor is intensifying, especially with Nintendo's confirmed announcement before the end of their 2024 fiscal year. A rumored March 2025 launch date further fuels the anticipation.

Numerous leaks have attempted to detail the Switch 2's specifications and features, with many focusing on hardware details based on purported images from third-party developers and insiders. These leaks also suggest the retention of Joy-Con controllers, hinting at their color scheme and connection method.

New images, posted on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit by user SwordfishAgile3472 and originating from a Chinese social media platform, provide a detailed view of the left Joy-Con's back and side. These images corroborate previous rumors of a magnetic connection system, replacing the traditional rail-based design. The images clearly show the magnetic connection mechanism.

Joy-Con Design Details:

The leaked images reveal a predominantly black Joy-Con with blue accents, similar to the original Switch's color scheme, but with a reversed emphasis. The button layout is also visible, showcasing larger "SL" and "SR" buttons, and a third, unlabeled 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. However, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending. Until then, these images provide a compelling glimpse into the potential design of the next-generation Nintendo handheld controller.

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