At least we are four months from now. Official launch of Nintendo Switch 2But peripheral makers are taking Nintendo to the next level. Judging by Nintendo's latest trailer The connected mobile device of the future There's likely a new Mario Kart game to come, and one manufacturer wants you to drive it with JoyCons in style.
on Friday Nintendo Life First hit with accessory manufacturers Nacon's early peripherals– which includes a steering wheel with stand for the new JoyCons. The steering wheel, priced at €29.90, or about $30, uses suction cups to attach to your desk or table when you turn around in a yet-to-be-announced mascot-themed vehicle. It has two modes. One standing mode and one flat mode This is a unique feature that you don't usually get with many similar steering wheels. Still, it's not something we haven't seen before with the original Switch, which also included motion controls on the JoyCons.
Early renders of the Switch 2 controller don't look anything like Nintendo's newly announced device, especially the joystick, which doesn't have a large overlapping bezel. This could be another device designed according to specs sent to peripheral makers before Nintendo can announce a Switch sequel. Nacon also has a JoyCon cover that houses some silicon, an external Switch 2 cover. some and portable bag
Nacon's peripherals have fans wondering if we finally have a sequel to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Although footage of the game only appeared for a few seconds in the Switch 2 reveal trailer, fans have already noticed that it might There were up to 24 racers in the field at once. Fans also noted that Donkey Kong's character models similar to the one he appeared in Super Mario Bros. Movies than In an almost 8 year old cart racing game
Thanks to their own leaks, we know that Dbrand, Genki, and a number of other smaller brands plan to share their own Switch 2 accessories. DBrand's Killswitch case has an additional cover and stand to make it fit. with Switch 2's U-shaped stand
The original image of Genki looks especially interesting. Judging by the early reveal of the new JoyCons, which are nearly identical to what Nintendo revealed on January 1, 2016, right down to the blue and red accents around the joysticks, Genki also shares a charging dock. It's big enough to fit two pairs together.
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We are aware of many third party cases. Due to early leaks crudely simulating the device, however, we don't have anything that suggests new capabilities for the Switch 2's JoyCons or the console itself. From Nintendo's video, we can assume that the controller can function like a mouse when hovered. according to the table We also want to know if the Switch 2 dock adds graphics capabilities to the mobile device. Rumors and leaks suggest Switch 2 Can support 4K resolution. Once connected
Unknown individuals continue to drive collective frenzy. It's not a bad idea that these brands break. “Surprise” last Friday Bayonetta's original director and current lead on the upcoming Okami sequel, Hideki Kamiya. Write on Twitter How much does he despise leakers? According to the machine-translated post, he said, “I hope everyone who leaks Switch 2 information is cursed for the rest of their lives to have poop on their shoes every time they come home.”
He continued: “…Right now I'm enjoying Okami's surprise announcement to all users. I really believe… those who spread the bastards should be cursed… This bastard only acted for his own satisfaction and satisfaction. Not only did he not benefit anyone. He is causing all sorts of lost opportunities. and did nothing to make us proud in front of others.”
Krysta Yang, former PR manager at Nintendo, expressed very similar sentiments to hers. YouTube channel Along with former Nintendo employee Kit Ellis, she said she was “100% sure” that Nintendo was “very angry… very saddened” by the leak, suggesting that Nintendo would have a harder time surprising fans. Lillis said that Nintendo's normal procedures for controlling the spread of information “didn't work” and that the leak “Maked worse by (Nintendo's) idea that they can control everything.”
Nintendo has been working on the Switch 2 for several years and has offered little information at the time. The company's corporate account must Finally, the existence of the console is confirmed. For the benefit of investors, not fans, Nintendo's closed-door attitude has caused salivation among those who don't know first-hand. If anyone has to scrape poop off their Nintendo shoes, they should look at the soles of their shoes first.