In a new blog entry from the peripheral manufacturer Mobapad The company shares a lot of “first-hand” information with its readers.
Among other things, this new report also seems to confirm the rumor about magnetic JoyCon, which we also reported on recently.
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Let's put together what Mobapad wants to know:
The blog entry talks about one 1080p LCD screen on 8 inches Diagonal and supported 4K resolutionwhen the Switch is in its dock. The base station is also said to have been functionally revised and is now compatible adjustable stand angle come along.
Switch 2 fully compatible both physically and digitally
Given the fact that HD rumble has been less and less talked about since the launch of the handheld, it is surprising that the ALPS vibration motors will still be installed. Then again, that certainly has something to do with that too full backwards compatibility.
This also means that the old Switch modules (as well as the users' digital libraries) are read and played by the Switch 2, but games for the new handheld console hybrids are available Modules with a different form factor delivered. The old JoyCon and the Pro Controller are still compatible with the console.
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What is exciting in this context is that the blog entry as a whole three new buttons on the JoyCon speaks. There is one on each “side” of the left and right controllers. They could, if we interpret the text correctly, answer to the names SL and SR. In any case, these buttons are made of metal. What exactly their function is remains to be seen. I'm hoping for buttons on the back like many Pro Controllers have. There is an additional function button on the Switch 2 under the “Home button”.
The way it's described here, it looks like Nintendo could pursue the Sony model: PS4 controllers are known to also work on the PS5, but only in PS4 titles.
Either way: The magnetic adhesion of the controller is achieved electromagnetically.
As always, this information should be taken with caution. However, it is not unusual for peripheral manufacturers to find out hardware details in advance. What do you hope for from a Switch 2? I've now reached the point where just a noticeably more powerful device would be enough for me. The concept of the Switch has proven itself and it is unthinkable for me to return to a purely stationary device for my Nintendo games.