- A photo has been leaked that appears to show a Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con
- Features a blue and black color combination.
- It appears to be a finalized retail model rather than a prototype.
If you thought we’d seen the end of Nintendo Switch 2 leaks, think again. It seems that almost everything related to the next console will see the light of day before the official reveal.
As discovered by users of the r/NintendoSwitch2 subreddit, alleged photos of a Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controller have surfaced. They reportedly come from Chinese web forum Baidu Tieba and show the side and back of the peripheral.
I’m normally pretty skeptical of these types of leaks, but this photo certainly looks real. There are no obvious signs of editing or tampering and the design aligns perfectly with everything we think we know about the system so far.
Firstly, we can see the new Joy-Con attachment mechanism in all its glory. There are multiple smooth areas that could well be magnets, supporting previous claims that they would be magnetically attached.
The blue and black color scheme is exactly the same as a recent Joy-Con color leak, which suggested that the left Joy-Con would have blue elements while the right would be orange and black.
We also get a good look at the large side button prominently placed next to the controller’s trigger. It’s still not entirely clear what it does, but its location would indicate that it is used to connect or disconnect controllers. The back of the Joy-Con is also littered with regulatory markings, which would suggest it’s part of a finalized retail console rather than a prototype.
Presumably, these photos were taken in an industrial setting, perhaps on a factory floor where the Nintendo Switch 2 is currently being produced. It seems safe to assume that we’ll learn even more about the system soon, potentially even later this month.
