"Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Upgrade Hinted in FCC Filing"

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 console. A recent filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has sparked speculation about what could be part of the Switch 2's controller lineup.

On March 31, an FCC filing under the product code "BEE-008" surfaced, as noted by Famiboards and reported by Nintendo-focused outlets like GoNintendo. This filing appears to be for a new game controller, leading some fans to speculate that it might be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. However, it's important to clarify that this is purely speculative, as Nintendo has not yet confirmed the existence of a Switch 2 Pro Controller. Nonetheless, the inclusion of features such as Bluetooth and NFC capability in the filing suggests it could be a Pro Controller.

A significant detail from the filing, if it indeed pertains to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, is the potential inclusion of a headphone jack. Unlike the original Switch Pro Controller, which lacked this feature, competitors like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers do include a headphone jack. If this feature makes it to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, it would be a welcome quality-of-life enhancement for gamers. Past FCC filings by Nintendo have occasionally provided early insights into their plans, adding some credibility to the speculation surrounding this controller. Yet, without official confirmation, we'll need to wait for the Switch 2 Direct to know for sure.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is set to air tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET on Nintendo's channels. Viewers can expect a "closer look" at the Switch 2 following its initial reveal earlier this year, along with detailed information that could include a potential release date. Nintendo has confirmed that the Direct will last for an hour. Additionally, two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentations featuring hands-on gameplay are scheduled for April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day.