Nintendo announces the Switch 2 [video]

Looks like a new controller attachment system, maybe magnetic, except that doesn't seem robust enough for excited play.

I wonder what that means for spare controllers. It's a waste to make people go buy new extra controllers for multiplayer games. Maybe you can use your old Switch as a charger and pair via BT? Not nearly as nice as just sliding it on to pair, but hopefully reduces e-waste.

I would be surprised if older joycons can't be paired via BT.

There are already alternative ways to charge them, either charging stations or charging grip.

> except that doesn't seem robust enough for excited play.

Yeah. First thing I thought when they showed the controllers snapping in place was "I would definitely yank one of those out on accident while playing."

There seem to be a latch mechanism to keep it attatched. I would be surprised if it was designed to rely solely on magnets.