- A recent leak might have finally shown us a real look at Nintendo Switch 2's controllers.
- A couple of changes can be seen that indicate a new magnetic system of Joy-Cons, which will definitely solve a lot of controller woes.
- Furthermore, it can also be seen that the Joy-Cons are now mostly black.
Nintendo Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers have started making their way around the internet, and they show some pretty big changes from the controllers you’re using now. These images first showed up on Chinese social media before someone shared them on Reddit, giving you a good look at what might be coming with Nintendo’s next console.
What’s Different About These Joy-Cons
Looking at the leaked photos, you’ll first notice the color. Instead of the bright red and blue you’re used to seeing, these Joy-Cons are mostly black. The blue color only shows up on the rail part that connects to the console – you’ll only see it when you take the controller off the system. It’s a more grown-up look compared to the current Switch.
The photos show both the inside and back of what seems to be the left Joy-Con. If you’ve ever played Mario Kart or other games with just one Joy-Con turned sideways, you’ll be happy to know the SL and SR buttons (those small buttons on the rail) are much bigger now.
But here’s the biggest change: these Joy-Cons apparently don’t slide onto the console anymore. Instead, they use magnets to attach. You can see a new button next to the ZR trigger that will probably let you detach the controller. This could make it easier to connect and disconnect the Joy-Cons, though we’ll have to wait and see how strong these magnets are.
How Real Are These Photos?
If you look closely at the photos, you can spot all the little details that usually appear on real Nintendo products – stuff like trademark stamps and serial numbers. These aren’t just rough mock-ups – whoever took these pictures captured every little manufacturing mark you’d expect to see on an actual Joy-Con.
This isn’t the only Switch 2 information that’s gotten out lately. People have also shared photos of what might be the console’s motherboard, and there’s been talk about demo units floating around.
Remember – until Nintendo officially shows off the Switch 2, take these photos with a grain of salt. But everything about them lines up with what we’ve been hearing about the new console, from the magnetic attachments to the more subtle colors
