Gab Hernandez 
The Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly require gyro support for all licensed controllers, which could mean big things for the system’s technical capabilities and the games Nintendo has planned.
After Nintendo confirmed the existence of the Switch 2, people immediately began asking questions. While Nintendo has yet to confirm any details about its upcoming console, other than it exists and will be revealed before April 2025, reports have found details about its hardware. A manufacturer of Nintendo Switch hardware discussed production of Switch 2 consoles, publishers and Nvidia have leaked information on the Switch 2, and more.
Accessory companies have also started leaking information on a fairly regular basis. From reports of mystery box demos to companies going rogue, peripheral producers are proving to have loose lips. Another reveal has come through
Will the Nintendo Switch 2 have gyro support?
Accessory manufacturers reportedly claim that officially licensed Switch 2 controllers must have gyro support.
The report comes from Bonuslevel, a gaming podcast by Power Unlimited magazine. The magazine is one of the longest-running gaming magazines in Europe. Martin Verschoor of Power Unlimited says that this comes from a longtime partner of Nintendo.
Notably, the OG Switch already has built-in gyroscope support. However, Nintendo will reportedly make it mandatory for all company-licensed controllers.
Supporting gyro controls by default has become more common of late. The PS5’s gyro-aiming technology has been praised for its precision and responsiveness. Meanwhile, the OG Switch’s success with motion-based games spoke to the capabilities of gyro-assisted gaming.
However, many games, particularly first-person shooters, don’t support gyro aiming natively. Valorant’s console release did not receive gyro-aim support because Xbox users don’t have gyro-supported controllers.
If Nintendo standardizes gyroscope support for its future consoles, it could push other companies to do the same. Xbox has particularly drawn the ire of fans for the lack of gyro support in the modern generation. Plus, it encourages third-party hardware developers to innovate. Fans have great hopes for the Switch 2’s future after this exciting news.
There could also be some implications regarding what games Nintendo plans to produce for the console. Nintendo’s biggest games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey had light use of motion controls. A number of notable releases including Arms, Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu, and Splatoon 3 have made much greater use of this feature.
Given this new requirement, Nintendo may be planning to release a greater number of motion control-focused games next generation.
