Rumor: Switch 2 Leak Reveals Possible Joy-Con Images

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons Leaked: Magnetic Connection and New Design Revealed

Recent leaks suggest we're getting closer to an official unveiling of the Nintendo Switch's successor. New images circulating online purportedly show the Joy-Cons for the upcoming Switch 2, offering a clearer look at their design and functionality. While the Switch still has a 2025 game release pipeline, rumors of its replacement are intensifying, especially with Nintendo confirming a reveal before the end of their 2024 fiscal year. A March 2025 launch is widely speculated.

Numerous leaks have attempted to detail the Switch 2's specs and features. These include claims about the hardware itself, corroborated by third-party developers and insiders who have reportedly seen the console. Details about the continued use of Joy-Cons, including their color schemes, have also surfaced. The latest leak, appearing on the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit, provides what are arguably the clearest images yet of the Switch 2 Joy-Cons.

Posted by user SwordfishAgile3472, the images—sourced from a Chinese social media platform—show the back and side of a left Joy-Con. These photos have since spread across various social media channels, seemingly validating previous rumors of a magnetic connection mechanism. Unlike the Switch's rail system, these Joy-Cons appear to utilize magnets for attachment, eliminating the need for physical contact.

The leaked images reveal a primarily black Joy-Con with blue accents, echoing the original Switch's color scheme but with a different distribution of color. A glimpse of the button layout is also visible, showcasing larger "SL" and "SR" buttons, plus a previously unseen third button on the back. This third button is speculated to be a magnet release mechanism. These Joy-Con images align with other recent leaks and mockups of the Switch 2 console.

Ultimately, however, confirmation awaits an official announcement from Nintendo. Until then, these leaks provide tantalizing glimpses into what the next generation of Nintendo handheld gaming could look like.