New Switch 2 leak appears to show off improved Joy-Con design

As Tom reported a little while back, we've had a fair idea what Switch 2 will look like for a while - at least since aprototype console shell and internal components surfaced online in late September. But recent weeks have seenfurther images posted, this time by accessory companiesnow taking orders for Switch 2 add-ons, which showclose estimations for Nintendo's next consolein greater detail.

Now we have brand-new images of what's reported to be the new generation of Joy-Con controllers with magnetic Joy-Con attachments and an additional button below Home on the right Joy-Con.

Reportedly originating from China, the Joy-Con shows off its new magnetic attachment as well as revised colour palette which differs from existing Joy-Cons.

Rumor: More images of Switch 2 Joy-Cons have immerged from China.Source:https://t.co/MplOUwKhRipic.twitter.com/5ZdFmVlggl

If the images are authentic - and right now, there is no proof - it looks like we can also expect enlarged SL and SR buttons, too, and maybe even a mouse-like optical sensor. You can check the photos out yourself in the X post above or in the subreddit thread embedded below:

If the images are not fake and do indeed originate from a Chinese factory that's manufacturing the new machines (apparently, the Joy-Con has a system serial number that is allegedly validated byNintendo's Check Warranty page), it seems increasingly unlikelyNintendo will exceed its self-imposed deadline of 31st March 2025to show off its Switch successor.

When it does arrive, fans expect next year'slong-awaited blockbuster Metroid Prime 4to launch on Nintendo's new hardware. Nintendo has also confirmed thatSwitch 2 will be backwards compatible.