Anticipation is building for the Nintendo Switch 2, officially announced in January with a planned 2025 release.  Multiple hands-on preview events are scheduled throughout the spring, suggesting a launch no earlier than June 2025.

Meanwhile, a recently unearthed patent has sparked further speculation.  Reviewed by various outlets, including Game Rant, the documentation appears to depict new Joy-Con attachments featuring wrist straps.  These gadgets appear functionally similar to the existing Joy-Con straps, incorporating SL and SR buttons for standalone gamepad functionality.

The key difference lies in the attachment mechanism.  The patent suggests a magnetic connection instead of the current sliding mechanism.  This change could potentially improve the durability and ease of use of the Joy-Con straps.

The patent documentation also features illustrations of what looks like a charging stand.  Notably, this potential new stand appears designed for horizontal placement rather than the vertical orientation of the current Joy-Con charging station.  It's unclear whether these illustrations represent a planned commercial product or simply serve an illustrative purpose within the patent.

Given the different connection mechanism expected for the Switch 2 Joy-Cons, a redesigned charging stand seems inevitable.

While the first Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct is scheduled for April 2nd, the focus will likely remain on core features and launch titles.  Detailed information about accessories might be reserved for a later date. However, considering Nintendo's history, the Switch 2 will likely launch with a range of accompanying first-party accessories.