With less than 24 hours to go before the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, excitement is building as Nintendo prepares to unveil its plans for the next generation of its popular console. Adding to the buzz, a recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing, spotted on Famiboards and reported by Nintendo-focused sites like GoNintendo, has emerged under the product code "BEE-008." This filing appears to be for a new game controller, sparking speculation among fans that it could be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.
While Nintendo has not officially confirmed the existence of a Switch 2 Pro Controller, the details in the FCC filing suggest some intriguing features. The controller is rumored to include Bluetooth and NFC capabilities, hallmarks of a Pro Controller. Perhaps most excitingly, it seems this new controller might feature a headphone jack, a feature absent from the original Switch Pro Controller but present in competitors like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers. This addition would represent a significant quality-of-life improvement for gamers.
Historically, past FCC filings have provided early glimpses into Nintendo's plans, lending some credibility to the speculation surrounding this controller. However, without official confirmation, all we can do is wait and see what tomorrow's Switch 2 Direct reveals. The event is scheduled to air at 6am PT / 9am ET on Nintendo's channels, promising a "closer look" at the Switch 2 following its initial reveal earlier this year. Attendees can expect a comprehensive rundown of the console's features and, hopefully, a potential release date.
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 Direct will last 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. These events will give fans an even deeper dive into what the Switch 2 has to offer.
