December 20th 2024.
It seems that the Pro Controller is about to receive a major upgrade with some additional buttons, according to a source who is well-informed on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. The influx of leaks on the highly-anticipated console has been non-stop, especially with Nintendo's promised reveal date of "before April" fast approaching.
We've been bombarded with leaks from various accessory companies, each one giving us a glimpse of what the console and its new magnetic Joy-Con controllers might look like. In fact, there's even one individual who claims to have the final version of the console and has promised to drop more details on Christmas Day.
But now, an insider who previously shared drawings of the alleged Switch 2 dock earlier this year has provided us with some fresh information, particularly about the buttons on the controllers. According to NinSpider, a user on Famiboards, the Pro Controller for the Switch 2 - which is the more traditional gamepad that is similar to PlayStation and Xbox controllers - will have two new buttons on the back. However, specifics on what these buttons will be used for were not disclosed.
The insider also mentioned that the previously leaked back button on the Switch 2 Joy-Con will most likely be used for input rather than as a release button. This contradicts previous speculations that the back pedal would serve as a release mechanism for the magnetic sliders that detach the Joy-Cons from the console itself. This suggests that the back button may be tied to a new feature that will be exclusive to the Switch 2.
But that's not the only mysterious button causing a headache for speculators. Some are speculating that the extra button on the right Joy-Con, labeled as "C" in mock-up images, could potentially be a "cast" button for wirelessly beaming gameplay to a TV or a voice chat function.
In the same post, NinSpider also mentioned that the week after the Japanese New Year may be the time when the Switch 2 will be revealed. However, they also mentioned that this could instead be new information about the Switch port of Xenoblade Chronicles X. While this may seem like a cruel joke to some, it actually falls in line with Nintendo's recent trend of making borderline troll announcements, such as the reveal of minor features like the Alarmo clock and a Nintendo music app.
Several insiders have also hinted that January will be the month when the console will be unveiled. While this would make a lot of sense, it's best to remain skeptical for the sake of everyone's sanity.
Nintendo has yet to confirm any details about its next console, aside from the fact that it will be backwards compatible and that it will be announced before April. On a lighter note, it has been announced that Super Mario Party Jamboree will be playable on the Switch 2.
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In summary, the Pro Controller is getting some extra buttons, according to a known insider, and the Nintendo Switch 2's reveal date may be approaching soon. But with the abundance of leaks and rumors, it's best to take everything with a grain of salt until an official announcement is made by Nintendo.
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