FCC Filing Hints at Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Upgrade

With less than 24 hours until the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, excitement is building as Nintendo prepares to unveil its next console. A recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing, discovered on March 31 and shared across platforms like Famiboards and GoNintendo, has sparked speculation about the potential controller lineup for the Switch 2.

The filing, under the product code "BEE-008," suggests a new game controller, which some enthusiasts speculate could be the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. While Nintendo has not officially confirmed this, the document mentions features like Bluetooth and NFC capabilities, which align with what one might expect from a Pro Controller.

One of the most notable aspects of this filing is the potential inclusion of a headphone jack. Unlike the original Switch Pro Controller, which lacked such a feature, this addition would represent a significant quality-of-life enhancement, bringing it in line with modern controllers like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers.

While this information is speculative, past FCC filings have occasionally provided accurate previews of Nintendo's plans. However, without further leaks, we'll need to wait for the official Switch 2 Direct to confirm these details.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct is scheduled to air tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET across Nintendo's channels. This event promises a "closer look" at the Switch 2 following its initial reveal earlier this year, with hopes of revealing a potential release date. The presentation is set to last an hour, and it will be followed by two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 sessions on April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day, offering hands-on gameplay demonstrations.