The Switch 2 has a new trigger for disconnecting Joy-Con controllers
A video on Nintendo’s Switch 2 website shows how the trigger (or is it a button?) on the back of the Joy-Con controllers disconnects them from the console, as spotted by Polygon.
Nintendo has been hiding how the Switch 2 Joy-Cons come apart in plain sight this whole time, and it's just as simple as I thought it would be
Nintendo has been showing off the new back button of the Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers and how it works ever since the first official reveal, it's just been hiding on the official Nintendo Switch 2 website this entire time.
Switch 2's Magnetic Joy-Con Connection Was Originally An Idea For Switch
Former Nintendo Minute hosts Kit and Krysta have highlighted an interview they did with Nintendo's Yoshiaki Koizumi back in 2017, who revealed then and there, Nintendo was already considering magnets to connect the Joy-Con on the original Switch hardware.
Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Feature Originally Planned for Original Switch
As it turns out, one of the defining upgrades of the Nintendo Switch 2 is actually an old concept developed for the original Nintendo Switch.
Everything we know about the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers
The arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 heralds some much-needed improvements over its predecessor, especially its Joy-Con controllers. Here’s a quick breakdown of what the announcement trailer showed us about the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons.
Nintendo toyed with magnetic Joy-Con for original Switch, but they quite literally didn't stick
Nintendo had the idea of using magnets to attach Joy-Cons to the original Switch, but couldn't get it to work.
Nintendo Switch 2 Video Offers Closer Look at Joy-Cons
Nintendo’s short video offers a closer look at the Switch 2 Joy-Con, showcasing how the controller works and attaches to the console.
The Switch 2 Joy-Cons snap onto the console in a whole new way, but Nintendo has been considering using magnets since the OG Switch, as its producer confirmed almost 8 years ago
The Switch's producer was "particularly excited" about the idea at the time, but it didn't work well enough back then
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Switch 2 Video Reveals How Snappy Joy-Con Removal Works
Similar to the first iteration of Joy-Cons, hitting a dedicated button will detach the controller. It's not entirely clear ...
The Nintendo Switch Is Finally at Its Lowest Price in a Few Years, Just Before the Switch 2 Comes
Get this awesome handheld console complete with joy-con controllers and a free download of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for just $299.
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Forget Joy-Con Drift - Players Are Already Identifying the Switch 2's Potential New Failure Points
One of the biggest complaints about the Nintendo Switch was regarding the Joy-Cons, as a matter of fact, with gamers often ...
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Nintendo Switch 2: Joy-Con Differences - How Do The New Controllers Compare?
As such, the design of the device, including its Joy-Con controllers, may look pretty familiar if you already own a Switch, but there's still plenty of new information to dig into. In this guide ...
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Nacon Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Accessories
Nacon reveals several new accessories, including carrying cases and screen protectors, for Nintendo Switch 2, which will be ...
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Switch 2 Will Reportedly Use Hall Effect To Fix Joy-Con Drift
According to leaker NextHandheld, the Switch 2 is making a concerted effort to address Joy-Con drift. The Switch 2 will ...