Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons May Have a New Gimmick

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons May Function as Computer Mice: Evidence from Shipping Manifests

Recent circumstantial evidence suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons could offer a novel functionality: acting as computer mice. While the practicality of this mode for game developers remains uncertain, it aligns with Nintendo's history of innovative controller designs.

The evidence comes from Famiboards user LiC, who previously analyzed Vietnamese customs data related to a suspected Nintendo parts supplier. This data source has fueled numerous Switch 2 rumors since mid-2024.

In early January 2025, LiC revealed further findings: shipping manifests included polyethylene (PE) adhesive tape described as "mouse soles" and intended "to stick to game console handles." This terminology, typically used for the bottom of computer mice, hints at potential mouse-like functionality for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons.

Two "mouse sole" model numbers, LG7 and SML7, were referenced. These numbers haven't been found in public component databases, suggesting they are new, unreleased products. The reported 90 x 90mm size of the tape suggests it could cover the entire back of the Joy-Cons, potentially requiring trimming during assembly. The legitimacy of this information, however, remains unconfirmed.

Not a First: Lenovo Legion GO Precedent

While unconventional, a mouse-like controller mode isn't unprecedented. The Lenovo Legion GO, released in 2023, features a right controller that functions as a mouse when rotated sideways. Lenovo even includes a plastic housing to improve its glide across surfaces.

The Legion GO also boasts magnetic controller rails—a feature rumored for the Switch 2. This similarity further fuels speculation about the Switch 2's design and potential features.

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