The excitement is palpable as we're just a day away from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, where Nintendo will unveil its plans for the next generation of its popular console. In the lead-up to this event, a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing has sparked speculation about what could be part of the Switch 2's controller lineup.
On March 31, an FCC filing from Nintendo surfaced, as reported on Famiboards and covered by Nintendo-focused sites like GoNintendo. The filing, under product code "BEE-008," appears to be for a new game controller. Some fans are speculating that this could be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller, although Nintendo has not officially confirmed this yet. The presence of Bluetooth and NFC capabilities in the filing lends some credence to the idea that this might indeed be a Pro Controller.
One of the most intriguing aspects of this potential Switch 2 Pro Controller is the inclusion of a headphone jack. Unlike the original Switch Pro Controller, which lacked this feature, the new controller could offer a significant quality-of-life improvement, aligning it with competitors like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers, both of which include a headphone jack.
While this is still speculation, past FCC filings have occasionally given us a sneak peek into Nintendo's plans, adding some weight to these rumors. However, without further leaks or official announcements, we'll have to wait until the Switch 2 Direct to know for sure.
The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is set to air tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET on Nintendo's channels. Viewers can expect a "closer look" at the Switch 2, following its initial reveal earlier this year, and hopefully, a wealth of information leading up to a potential release date. Nintendo has confirmed that the Direct will last for an hour. Additionally, two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentations with hands-on gameplay are scheduled for April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day.
