FCC Filing Hints at Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Upgrade

The excitement is building as we approach the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, just under 24 hours away, where Nintendo will unveil its plans for the next generation of its popular console. A recent Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing, spotted on Famiboards and covered by Nintendo-focused sites like GoNintendo, has sparked speculation about what might be in store for the Switch 2 controller lineup.

The FCC filing, dated March 31, lists a product under the code "BEE-008," which fans speculate could be for a new game controller, possibly the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller. While Nintendo has not yet confirmed the existence of a Switch 2 Pro Controller, the filing hints at features such as Bluetooth and NFC capabilities, which align with what one might expect from a Pro Controller.

One of the most intriguing aspects of this filing is the potential inclusion of a headphone jack in the Switch 2 Pro Controller. Unlike the original Switch Pro Controller, which lacked this feature, the addition of a headphone jack would represent a significant quality-of-life improvement, aligning it with modern controllers like the DualSense and Xbox Series controllers.

While these details are based on speculation, past FCC filings have provided accurate previews of Nintendo's plans. We may need to wait until the Switch 2 Direct to get official confirmation on this controller and other aspects of the new console.

The Switch 2 Direct is scheduled to air tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET on 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. Nintendo has confirmed that the Direct will last for an hour, and there will be two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 presentations with hands-on gameplay on April 3 and April 4, starting at 7am PT each day.