Rumor: Another Switch 2 Accessory Has Leaked Online

Summary

• A new Nintendo Switch 2 accessory leaked online, turning a Joy-Con into a steering wheel for immersive gameplay.
• Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to be revealed by March 2025.
• Fans think the accessory leak could tease Mario Kart 9 being a launch title for the upcoming system. However, nothing has been confirmed.

A new Nintendo Switch 2 accessory has leaked online, which turns the Joy-Cons into a steering wheel, possibly allowing players to get a much more immersive experience for games involving driving vehicles. Previously, a few cases for the Nintendo Switch 2 were also leaked, which gave fans a comprehensive overview of what the console could look like.

The Nintendo Switch is all set to complete its eighth anniversary early next year, and fans are growing increasingly impatient over the release of the next console. While an official release date hasn’t been confirmed yet, Nintendo did state that the Nintendo Switch 2 will be revealed in this fiscal year, which is slated to end in March 2025. Some fans believe that the Switch 2 will be released on the Switch’s eighth anniversary which happens to be on March 7, 2025, but nothing has been confirmed. Amid that, some possible details have emerged about an accessory for the console.

In a new tweet, popular Nintendo leaker Pory reveals a possible accessory for Nintendo Switch 2. The tweet features a couple of pictures of an alleged steering wheel accessory for the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons, along with a single controller grip. The picture gives a much better overview of what the new Joy-Cons could look like with the accessories, and fans seem to like certain aspects of the design. In addition, it seems like fans think they have received a hint about the possible release date of Mario Kart 9 with this leak.

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Steering Wheel Sparks Mario Kart 9 Rumors

Fans believe that the presence of a steering wheel accessory suggests that Mario Kart 9 could be a launch title for Nintendo Switch 2. Considering that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe came out on the Nintendo Switch all the way back in 2017, the community has been waiting for a sequel for quite a while now. Fans have a lot of expectations from Mario Kart 9, ranging from new characters to modes, tracks, and much more. That being said, there has been no official word about Mario Kart 9 being a launch title yet, so all of this should be taken with a grain of salt.

As far as the design is concerned, fans seem to like that the leaked steering wheel adopts a layout similar to a real one. The previous Joy-Con steering wheel only features a circular design with the Joy-Con in the middle, but this one seems much more intricate with a partition in the lower part. This might give players a much better grip on the steering wheel. With Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con leaks already suggesting some interesting changes coming up for the controller, it will be interesting to see what other accessories surface in the near future.