Mobapad, the company that makes third-party Switch controllers, has released an amazing website of information regarding the Nintendo Switch 2. While some of the details have previously been speculated about or leaked, it has come as a complete surprise that they have been assembled in this manner by a business that may genuinely be privy to knowledge about the Nintendo Switch’s successor (currently $299.99 on Amazon), or have connections to those who do. The names “Attach” and “Switch Attach,” which have lately gained traction as potential names for the Switch 2, are yet unofficially confirmed.
Despite rumors that the upcoming gadget will accept magnetic controllers, the Mobapad post clarifies that the Nintendo Switch 2 will support both original and current Joy-Con/Pro controllers. Next, backwards compatibility is discussed. The Switch 2 can play games that were first released for the Switch, but not the other way around. Second-generation game cartridges cannot be used with first-generation consoles. The article then abruptly returns to the topic of the magnetically attachable Joy-Con, adding two new buttons: one on the front of the right-hand peripheral and another on the back of the controllers (see images below).
Following is some discussion about the design and connectivity of the Nintendo Switch 2, including the assertion that the base (dock) will still have a USB-C port for connectivity despite having more rounded corners. There is allegedly a wider range of stand support provided by an adjustable kickstand with a metal dampening bracket, and 4K output capability is integrated. Regarding the Nintendo Switch 2 display, the article states that it will be 8 inches in size and have a 1080p resolution when in portable mode. This is undoubtedly better than the original Switch’s 6.2-inch display and even the more recent Switch OLED Model’s 7-inch display, which has 1080p when docked and 720p when handheld.