For years, Nintendo Switch owners have faced a relatable struggle: losing Joy-Con controllers between couch cushions, under beds, or in the abyss of clutter. But with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, that headache may become a relic of the past. The newly unveiled Joy-Con 2 controllers will feature a built-in “Find My Joy-Con” function, emitting ear-catching beeps at 85 decibels—roughly as loud as a blender—to help gamers locate misplaced gear in seconds.
The feature, announced today, works seamlessly with the Switch 2 console or via the Nintendo mobile app. Users can trigger a persistent beep from either the device’s menu or the app’s interface, ideal for hunting down controllers buried in backpacks or left in another room. Early testers praise the volume as “impossible to ignore,” even in noisy households.
Available in vibrant light blue and light red colorways, the Joy-Con 2 controllers are already generating buzz. Preorders are now live on Nintendo’s official store, with the company teasing a holiday 2024 release window.
But the upgrades don’t stop there. The Joy-Con 2 boasts a redesigned ergonomic shape for extended play sessions, improved analog stick durability (a nod to the dreaded “drift” issue), and a 25-hour battery life—up from the original’s 20 hours. Nintendo also confirmed enhanced haptic feedback for immersive gameplay, perfect for titles like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of the Kingdom and Mario Kart X.
“We listened to our fans,” said Nintendo spokesperson Aiko Tanaka in a press statement. “Losing controllers is a universal frustration. With the Joy-Con 2, we wanted to blend practicality with the magic of gaming.”
While the $49.99 price tag matches the original Joy-Cons, the added features position the Switch 2 as a compelling upgrade. For parents, the beep function alone might be a lifesaver. As Reddit user SwitchMaster92 quipped, “Now if only they could make a beep for my car keys…”
The Nintendo Switch 2 launches globally this November, with the Joy-Con 2 controllers sold separately or bundled with the console. Ready to ditch the couch-cushion scavenger hunts? Your solution—with a side of neon flair—is finally here.
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