Nintendo has stated little in regards to the Swap 2 itself thus far, however loads of key particulars have emerged on the upcoming console by means of unofficial channels nonetheless. Leaks have insisted, as an illustration, the the Swap 2’s new Pleasure-Con controllers may even perform as mice, one thing that the console’s reveal trailer additionally appeared to trace at. Now, although Nintendo itself has but to formally affirm that function, an official patent filed by the corporate appear to have completed simply that.
Noticed by customers on ResetEra, the patent describes a Pleasure-Con controller that options “a sensor for mouse operation”. As per the patent, the sensor “detects mirrored gentle from a detected floor, the sunshine altering by shifting over the detected floor in a state through which both the primary aspect floor or the second aspect floor is positioned on the detected floor.”
The patent additionally options quite a few diagrams that illustrate a Pleasure-Con being held sideways and functioning like a mouse. Apparently, some diagrams additionally present a distinct controller mannequin that may be cut up aside and performance individually, much like Pleasure-Con controllers. You possibly can view the diagrams beneath.
A Nintendo Swap 2-focused Direct presentation is scheduled for April 2. Presumably, we’ll be taught extra in regards to the console’s mouse capabilities then. Keep tuned for extra updates.
