Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Upgrade Revealed in FCC Filing

With less than 24 hours until the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, where Nintendo will unveil its next-generation console, a new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing might provide a glimpse into its plans—at least regarding the Switch 2 controller lineup.

Spotted on Famiboards and reported by Nintendo-focused sites like GoNintendo, this filing from Nintendo dated March 31 carries the product code "BEE-008" and appears to register a new game controller. Many speculate this could be the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.

It's important to note this is speculative, as Nintendo has not officially confirmed a Switch 2 Pro Controller. However, certain listed features—such as Bluetooth and NFC support—point toward a premium controller model.

If this filing does refer to the Switch 2 Pro Controller, one significant detail is the possible inclusion of a headphone jack. The original Switch Pro Controller lacked this feature, whereas current PlayStation and Xbox controllers include audio ports.

Integrating a headphone jack would be a welcome quality-of-life upgrade for players. Previous FCC filings from Nintendo have sometimes previewed upcoming hardware, lending some credibility to these speculations. While we haven't seen the controller in person, barring further leaks, official details are expected during the Switch 2 Direct tomorrow.

The Switch 2 Direct is scheduled for tomorrow at 6am PT / 9am ET across Nintendo's official channels. This presentation will offer a deeper look at the console following its initial reveal earlier this year, and is expected to share substantial information ahead of a potential release date announcement.

Nintendo has confirmed the event will last one hour. Additionally, two Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2 broadcasts featuring hands-on gameplay are set for April 3 and April 4, starting daily at 7am PT.