With less than 24 hours to go until the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, excitement is building as Nintendo prepares to unveil its plans for the next generation of its popular console. A recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sparked speculation about potential features of the Switch 2, particularly regarding its controller lineup.
On March 31, an FCC filing under the product code "BEE-008" was spotted on Famiboards and reported by Nintendo-focused sites such as GoNintendo. This filing appears to be a registration for a new game controller, with many fans theorizing it could be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. While this is still speculation, as Nintendo has not officially confirmed the existence of a Switch 2 Pro Controller, the filing's mention of Bluetooth and NFC capabilities suggests it might be a high-end model.
A significant detail from the filing, assuming it pertains to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, is the potential inclusion of a headphone jack. Unlike the original Switch Pro Controller, which lacked this feature, the addition of a headphone jack would align the Switch 2 with competitors like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers, offering a valuable quality-of-life improvement for gamers.
Past FCC filings by Nintendo have often provided early insights into the company's plans, lending credibility to the speculation surrounding this controller. However, without further leaks or official announcements, we'll have to wait until the Switch 2 Direct for confirmation.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is set to air tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET on Nintendo's official channels. This event promises a "closer look" at the Switch 2 following its initial reveal earlier this year, and attendees can expect detailed information, possibly including a release date.
Nintendo has scheduled the Switch 2 Direct to last an hour, followed by two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentations featuring hands-on gameplay. These will take place on April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day, offering fans an even deeper dive into what the Switch 2 has to offer.
