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Nintendo has been hiding how the Switch 2 Joy-Cons come apart in plain sight this whole time, and it's just as simple as I thought it would be
However, a video does show off the large button on the back of the new Joy-Cons on the official Nintendo Switch 2 website. Originally discovered and shared on r/NintendoSwitch2, the looping clip reveals that pressing this button down is what disengages either Joy-Con from the handheld.
Nintendo toyed with magnetic Joy-Con for original Switch, but they quite literally didn't stick
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Here’s how you remove the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons
It turns out that chunky button on the back of the Joy-Cons, positioned just beneath the ZR/ZL triggers, is what you’ll push to detach the controllers. While we obviously haven’t gotten our hands on the console yet, this seems much more ergonomic than the tiny buttons that perform the same function on the original Switch.
Nintendo video reveals how Switch 2 Joy-Cons are removed
The animation confirms that in order to unlock the Joy-Cons and remove them from the system, players will have to press a button that is tucked under the trigger. This button appears to disable the magnetic charge that reportedly attaches the controller to the system, allowing it to be removed.
Joy-Con Mouse Functionality Seemingly Confirmed In Switch 2 Trailer
The new Nintendo Switch 2 trailer has just dropped, confirming the existence of what might well be the most leaked console in history. In addition, this debut look at the successor seemingly confirms that the Joy-Con controllers will indeed include mouse functionality.
Nintendo Switch 2 May Let You Turn Your Joy-Con Into a Mouse
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Nintendo Switch With Joy-Con Hits a Historic Low, A Truly Rare Offer You Can’t Miss
You can get one for less right now, thanks to this Amazon deal. Grab a Nintendo Switch with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con for just $280, marked down from its standard price of $300. While the 7% discount offering $20 in savings might seem modest, any price reduction on Nintendo’s flagship console is noteworthy, as it rarely goes on sale.
All the things Nintendo didn’t tell us about the Switch 2
The teaser trailer's promise of a "2025" Switch 2 release technically covers any launch date between "tomorrow" and December 31. But we can probably narrow that window down a bit. For one, Nintendo promised "a closer look at Switch 2" in a Direct video presentation scheduled for April 2.
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