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, seemingly confirming design details and features. With the Switch's lifespan potentially nearing its end, and Nintendo promising a reveal by the end of their 2024 fiscal year, anticipation for the successor is at fever pitch. Rumors point to a March 2025 launch.

The leaked images, originally shared on r/NintendoSwitch2 and subsequently circulating on other social media platforms, provide detailed views of the left Joy-Con's back and side. These images, purportedly sourced from a Chinese social network, highlight a key feature: a magnetic connection system. This replaces the rail-based system of the original Switch, utilizing magnetic fields for attachment instead of physical contact.

The leaked Joy-Cons showcase a color scheme reminiscent of the original Switch, primarily black with blue accents. Unlike the original blue Joy-Con, where the blue is more prominent, the leaked images suggest the blue is confined to the connecting rail. The images also offer a glimpse of the button layout, revealing larger "SL" and "SR" buttons, and a notable addition: a third button on the back. Speculation suggests this third button is for magnetic release, detaching the Joy-Cons from the console.

These leaked Joy-Con images align with other recent leaks and mockups of the Switch 2 console. While these leaks offer compelling evidence, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending. The wait for the official unveiling continues, but these images provide a tantalizing preview of what the next generation of Nintendo controllers might look like.