Nintendo fans have major concerns about the Switch 2 design

Summary

  • Concerns about fragile Joy-Con connectors on the Nintendo Switch 2 have fans worried about its durability.

  • Some fans believe that the Nintendo Switch 2's ports will prove to be durable and an improvement over the original Switch design.

  • A Nintendo Direct will reveal more information about the Switch 2 on April 2nd.

After the official unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2Some gamers are concerned about the console's ports for Joy-Con controllers. While many fans are excited for the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, this design choice has some fans questioning the durability of the system.

After months of leaks and rumors, Nintendo finally gave fans an official look at the Switch 2 console. While fans were probably hoping for more details like price and release date, the company's trailer gave a good idea of ​​what the hybrid system will look like. As seen in previous leaks, the console builds on the Switch's already successful design, but doesn't take a radical new direction. While many of the changes coming with the Switch 2 have pleased fans, some are concerned about one of the system's improvements over its predecessor.

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As highlighted in a post, Reddit user salesmunn pointed out a potential “point of failure” visible in the Switch 2's design. According to the player, they believed that the Joy-Con ports on the sides of the console looked fragile. In a still photo of the trailer, it's easy to see the possible weak point, as the connection point appears to be vulnerable to accidental bending.

Nintendo fans are concerned about the Switch 2's Joy-Con ports

This concern was shared by numerous Nintendo fans on the gaming subreddit, with the post receiving over 72,000 upvotes in just one day. Many fans also expressed their concerns in the comments. They were particularly concerned that the console would not withstand the rough handling of small children. This sentiment was also seen in Japan, where Genki posted about the community's concerns on Twitter.

It's worth noting that fans haven't gotten their hands on the system yet, so the Joy-Con ports for the console could prove to be stronger than some think. Additionally, other users said that simply snapping the Switch 2 Joy-Cons into the sides of the console was a better connection solution than that for the original Switch. This system required the fans to slide them into place, which could be awkward. Others wanted to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt, pointing out that there was likely a lot of testing done on the Switch 2's ports, claiming they were probably stronger than they appeared.

Ultimately, fans will have to wait and see how durable the new Switch 2 and its peripherals prove to be. Some things that are known about the console are that it has a larger stand, a second USB-C port, and a larger screen, which likely means a better experience in handheld mode. In addition, players got a look at a new one Mario Kart Game for the Switch 2 in the announcement trailer, which gives a first look at the gameplay for the system. Fans will receive further details about the console at a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2nd.

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Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is the successor to the Nintendo Switch, scheduled for release in 2025. It is considered backwards compatible and can play both physical and digital Nintendo Switch games. A full reveal is scheduled for April 2, 2025.

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Nintendo

Original release date

00.00.2025

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