Summary
- Concerns about fragile Joy-Con connectors on the Nintendo Switch 2 have fans worried about durability.
- Some fans think the Nintendo Switch 2's connectors will prove to be durable and are an improvement over the original Switch design.
- A Nintendo Direct will reveal more information about the Switch 2 on April 2.
Following the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, some gamers are concerned about the console’s connectors for Joy-Con controllers. While many fans are looking forward to the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, this design choice has some fans questioning the system’s durability.
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As highlighted in a post, Reddit user salesmunn pointed out a potential “failure point” visible in the Switch 2's design. According to the gamer, they believed the Joy-Con connectors on the sides of the console looked fragile. As seen in a still of the trailer, the possible vulnerability is easy to see, as the connection point appears susceptible to unintentional bending.
Nintendo Fans Are Worried About the Switch 2's Joy-Con Connectors
This concern was shared by numerous Nintendo fans on the gaming subreddit, with the post garnering over 72K upvotes in only one day. In the comments, many fans highlighted their concerns as well. In particular, they worried the console would fail to hold up to the rougher handling of young children. This sentiment has also been seen in Japan, with Genki reporting the community’s concerns on Twitter.
It is worth pointing out that fans have yet to get their hands on the system, so the Joy-Con connectors for the console might turn out to be stronger than some think. In addition, other users said that having to only snap the Switch 2 Joy-Cons into the sides of the console was a better connection solution than the one for the original Switch. That system made fans slide them into place, which could be cumbersome. Others wanted to give Nintendo the benefit of the doubt, noting how a lot of testing was likely done on the Switch 2 connectors and claiming they were likely stronger than they appeared.
Ultimately, fans will have to wait and see how durable the new Switch 2 and its peripherals turn out to be. Some things that are known about the console are that it features a bigger kickstand, a second USB-C port, and a larger screen, likely meaning a better experience in handheld mode. In addition, players received a look at a new Mario Kart game for the Switch 2 in the announcement trailer, showing a first glimpse at gameplay for the system. Fans will receive more details about the console during a Nintendo Direct scheduled for April 2.
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Original Release Date
- June 5, 2025
- Original MSRP (USD)
- $449.99
- Operating System
- Proprietary
- Storage
- 256GB internal / MicroSD
- Resolution
- 1080p (handheld) / 4K (docked)
The successor to 2017's Nintendo Switch continues down the same path as its predecessor, providing a hybrid experience that supports both home and handheld gaming. Launching on June 5, 2025, with games like Mario Kart World, the basic Nintendo Switch 2 bundle comes with the console, Joy-Con 2, straps for the controller, a dock, an AC adapter, an HDMI cable, and a Joy-Con 2 grip.