New information suggests that the joy cons on the Nintendo Switch 2 could be magnetic.

It's not necessary to be an insider in the gaming business to know that there's a lot of excitement now around Nintendo's next platform, but the most recent development is very intriguing. It seems that the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons may change significantly from the models that are already on the market, which might make the ones you now own outdated.

Instead of attaching to the console's body via rails like the first Switch, the Joy-Cons on the Switch 2 are attached to it using magnets, according to Spanish outlet Vandal via VGC. That implies your expensive Joy-Cons may not work with the Switch's successor, which is very sad for those of us who have been collecting Joy-Cons for the last several years and have amassed quite an amazing collection. The report indicates that owners of Pro Controllers shouldn't have any issues, however, since the standalone controller is still compatible with the Switch 2.

Though it's still not quite as big as a Steam Deck, the new information from Vandal also seems to indicate that the Switch 2 is larger than the original. Although the story doesn't specify measurements, we wouldn't mind if the Nintendo Switch successor had a little size increase as long as quality wasn't sacrificed. It's a little concerning that there are rumours that Nintendo may choose to go with an LCD screen instead of an OLED one for the Switch 2, particularly given how much better the Switch OLED looks than the original.

It's important to note that Vandal, the source in question, has a very good track record for reporting on Nintendo, even if we should proceed cautiously until we hear from Nintendo officially on this new information. When the Nintendo Switch 2 release date eventually arrives, whenever that may be, it wouldn't be shocking to see even more modifications since it's typical Nintendo to mix things up with a new system release.

Now that you know, it seems that the Switch 2 Joy-Cons may not use a rail system and instead use a magnetic one. I'll be pouring one out for my Hori Split Pad Gengar Joy-Cons if you want me. You were really the best. See our selections for the top portable gaming consoles if this news has you itching to switch to a new handheld.