Nintendo Switch 2 Leak Suggests Updated Joy-Cons

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Leak: A Closer Look at the New Controllers

Recent online leaks suggest we're getting a clearer picture of the Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con controllers. While the Switch continues to see 2025 game releases, the whispers of a successor are growing louder, especially with Nintendo's confirmed announcement before the end of their 2024 fiscal year. Anticipation is high, fueled by numerous leaks regarding the Switch 2's specs and features, including a rumored March 2025 launch.

New images, surfacing on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit and subsequently shared across social media, offer the most detailed view yet of the purported Switch 2 Joy-Cons. Shared by user SwordfishAgile3472, allegedly sourced from a Chinese social media platform, the photos showcase the back and side of a left Joy-Con. These images appear to confirm persistent rumors of a magnetic connection system, replacing the traditional rail-based design.

Joy-Con Design Details:

The leaked photos reveal a predominantly black Joy-Con with blue accents, similar to the original Switch's color scheme, but with a reversed color emphasis. The blue is more prominent on the connection area, while the controller itself is largely black. The images also hint at a revised button layout, featuring noticeably larger "SL" and "SR" buttons, and a previously unseen third 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 recent leaks and mockups of the Switch 2 console. While these leaks provide compelling visual evidence, official confirmation from Nintendo remains pending.

The wait for an official unveiling continues, but these leaks offer a tantalizing glimpse into the potential design of the next generation of Nintendo's iconic controllers.