With less than 24 hours 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 what could be in store for the Switch 2's controller lineup.
On March 31, an FCC filing under the product code "BEE-008" emerged, which many believe could be related to a new game controller, possibly the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. While this is purely speculative at this point, as Nintendo has not officially confirmed any details about a Switch 2 Pro Controller, the filing does mention features such as Bluetooth and NFC capability, which are consistent with what one might expect from a Pro Controller.
A particularly noteworthy detail from the filing is the potential inclusion of a headphone jack in the Switch 2 Pro Controller. 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 enhancement for gamers.
While past Nintendo filings have occasionally foreshadowed the company's plans, we must await official confirmation. With the Switch 2 Direct scheduled to air tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET on Nintendo's channels, fans won't have to wait long to see what's in store. The event promises a "closer look" at the Switch 2, following its initial reveal earlier this year, and is expected to provide detailed information that could lead up to a potential release date.
Nintendo has announced that the Switch 2 Direct will last for an hour. Additionally, two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentations featuring hands-on gameplay are set for April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day. As the countdown to the Direct continues, the gaming community remains eager to discover what Nintendo has planned for the future of the Switch.
