The original Nintendo Switch's now iconic detachable Joy-Con controllers could have attached to the console magnetically like the Switch 2 Joy-Con 2s, but the idea was shelved during development after ...

Magnets, mouse control, and a GameChat button, oh my. Magnets, mouse control, and a GameChat button, oh my. is a former weekend editor who covered tech and entertainment. He has written news, ...

After several days of not providing a direct answer about the technology used in the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons, Nintendo has finally confirmed that the new console’s controllers do not employ anti-drift ...

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While the Nintendo Switch 2 had its splashy debut last week, including details about the hardware and launch games, there's still lots about the console that Nintendo has yet to clear up. For instance ...

Nintendo just dropped a boatload of Switch 2 news. We got the release date, which is June 5, and plenty of details. The company also pulled the lid off a mysterious Joy-Con feature. The rumors were ...

Looking to use your original Joy-Cons? You’re in luck. Last month was a big one for Nintendo. We knew well in advance at the start of this year that April would be the month Nintendo fully pulled back ...

Nintendo of America's Nate Bihldorff in an interview with NintendoLife stated the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons don't have Hall Effect sticks. "Well, the Joy-Con 2's controllers have been designed from ...

Nintendo Switch 2 users are reporting pinched fingers from Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons. The magnets are strong enough to cause minor injuries, especially in children. Nintendo was aware of this and ...

The Nintendo Switch 2's full unveiling on April 2 has confirmed one of its most exciting new features: mouse functionality. You can indeed use the console's new Joy-Con controllers like a computer ...

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Nintendo almost omitted the release button from the Switch 2 Joy-Cons. The desire to use a strong magnet while still making the controllers easy to detach eventually pushed the company back toward the ...