Nintendo Switch 2 will be compatible with Joy-Cons and Pro Control Original

This Wednesday (2), Nintendo decided a one-hour broadcast to show technical details of Switch 2, as well as some of its debut games. However, some important information about the device was left out of the video, such as the fact that It will not require you to buy new controls.

In an interview on the company’s official website, the console producer, Kouichi Kawamoto, confirmed that he will be compatible with the available versions of Joy-Cons and Pro Controller. So those who think of upgrade will not have to worry immediately about spending on new accessories.

At the same time, Kawamoto stated that Switch 2 has a “control that has evolved more”And brings several improvements. New Joy-Con, for example, not only has larger buttons and analog but also silent and fits the body’s body more smoother when it is in the portable mode.

The main “loss” that current switch control owners will have the impossibility of using the new “C” control introduced by the new console. It will access a new integrated communications system that will allow you to form groups with other players and talk using voice and images (by purchasing an optional camera).

In addition, the old Joy-Con models will not be able to use the new model’s mouse features, which ensures some unpublished gameplay possibilities. However, given that the vast majority of console titles – especially the backwards – will not have to use this feature, this does not seem like a great loss.

Switch 2 will follow a pair of the new Joy-Cons, which will be able to purchase separately for $ 89.99-the charging base comes out for $ 34.99 and the security range will cost $ 12.99. The new Pro Controller will be able to be purchased for $ 79.99offering as an advantage a headphone connector, new rear buttons and a slightly different design.

Sources: Restart, Nintendo