A new patent filed by Nintendo (NTDOY) reveals the possibility of using the Switch 2’s controllers like a mouse. The idea is that the Joycons could be turned sideways, facing the optical sensor downward and using the two shoulder buttons as mouse buttons. This is a feature that has been rumored for the Switch 2 but not officially confirmed.
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However, Nintendo did hint at this feature during its reveal trailer for the Switch 2. At one point during the video, the updated Switch 2 Joycons glide around in upright positions as if they are racing each other. This isn’t a motion that makes sense unless there’s some new feature that would require the controllers to be used in such a manner. Either that or it’s a callback to the infamous Joycon drift that left the original Switch’s controllers in need of repair.
Finally, the patent mentions magnets multiple times. This suggests the Joycons will connect to the Nintendo Switch 2 via magnets. This is another rumored feature that hasn’t been confirmed. It’s also a connection system used by other companies making handheld gaming devices.
When Will Investors Learn More About the Switch 2?
Nintendo will hold a special Direct presentation on April 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. ET focused on the Switch 2. If the console does indeed support using the Joycons as mice, the feature will likely be revealed during this event. The same is true of the possible magnet connection to the console, as well as other unannounced features.
Is NTDOY Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Turning to Wall Street, only a single analyst has covered Nintendo over the last three months. Four-star Jefferies analyst Atul Goyal has a Buy rating and a $17.20 price target for NTDOY shares, representing a potential 2.8% downside for the stock.
