If we had to judge by the included diagrams, the trigger and bumper on each controller would act as the mouse click. Multiple included images show a hand with the thumb on the joystick. Multiple parts of the patent mention the use of the thumbstick, and we suspect it could act as the scroll wheel or serve some other scrolling function.

Nintendo fans have a theory about the Nintendo Switch 2's black color scheme, suggesting it could mark a turning point for the company.

The Nintendo Switch 2 was announced with a sneak peek trailer in January, although we're still a few weeks away from a full reveal with a release date, launch line-up and price. Nintendo will showcase the console during an upcoming Direct conference on April 2.