The new Nintendo Switch 2 leak could give us our first real photo of the controller
- A photo has been leaked showing a Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con
- It features a blue and black color scheme
- It appears to be a final retail model rather than a prototype
If you thought we’d seen the end of the Nintendo Switch 2 leaks, think again. It seems like almost everything related to the upcoming console will see the light of day before the official reveal.
As noted by users of the r/NintendoSwitch2 subredditAlleged 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.
Normally I’m quite skeptical about these types of leaks, but this photo certainly looks like the real thing. There are no obvious signs of editing or tampering and the design fits perfectly with everything we think we know about the system so far.
First and foremost, we can see the new Joy-Con attachment mechanism in all its glory. There are several smooth areas that could very well be magnets, supporting previous claims that they would stick magnetically.
The color scheme, blue and black, is exactly the same as a recent Joy-Con color leak – which suggested that the left Joy-Con would feature blue elements, while the right would be orange and black.
We can also clearly see the large side button prominently placed next to the controller’s trigger. It’s still not entirely clear what this does, but its placement would indicate that it is used to attach or detach the controllers. The back of the Joy-Con is also covered in regulatory markings, which could indicate that this is part of a completed retail console rather than a prototype.
Presumably these photos were taken in an industrial setting, perhaps on the floor of a factory where the Nintendo Switch 2 is currently in production. It seems safe to assume we’ll learn even more about the system soon – possibly even later this month.