The connection method of Switch 2 controller caused anxiety among netizens: It won’t break as soon as you pull it, right?

Nintendo officially announced the much-anticipated Switch follow-up model Switch 2 on January 16, 2025. Its new Joy-Con connection method has caused concerns among players.

Since the Switch 2 was announced, a number of posts that have gone viral have pointed out a potential issue related to the new Joy-Con. During the two-minute presentation, Nintendo demonstrated how the controller connects to the console.

Unlike the current connection method that requires sliding the Joy-Con into both sides of the Switch, the Switch 2's Joy-Con only needs to snap into place. This is a cleaner design that will hopefully prevent players, especially children, from incorrectly attaching the controller to the other side.

However, players have expressed concerns about the small connector that connects to the Joy-Con. "This connector on the Switch 2 will be a critical failure point," one Reddit user wrote.

　“I really want the controller to charge and communicate wirelessly. I’m sure this little bump on the Switch 2 will bend and break in a heartbeat. For parents of young children, this controller bump Just wait for it to be scrapped.”

A post on "X" also quickly became popular in Japan. of Nintendo fans also expressed their disapproval of the Switch 2 There is concern that the Joy-Con connector may break when subjected to sufficient external force.

However , despite these concerns, many reviewers are also keen to point out that the connector may not be an issue and that it will be more sturdy than the current Switch Joy-Con.

　"From the looks of it, the Switch 2's connector is a flexible rubber part with a lot of room for movement, so it can swing back and forth without breaking. If that's the case, then it's very durable. Much better than the Switch 1's rails in terms of durability and repairability." Others noted that Nintendo is known for its expertise in making solid hardware and that fans shouldn't worry.

Regardless, we are likely to hear more about the new Switch 2 Joy-Con at the upcoming Nintendo Direct on April 2.