The next Nintendo console won't have the most imaginative name, but it will reportedly fix the issue of Joy-Con drift that has plagued the original if Switch 2 leaks are to be believedTech14:06, 19 Dec 2024The Nintendo Switch is one of the most successful consoles of all time(Image: Getty Images)The new year is expected to be huge for Nintendo with the company planning to announce and release its successor to the Switch, one of the best-selling consoles of all time.While some reports have suggested it will be backward compatible, details have been scarce, but we now have much more of an idea of what to expect thanks to someone who claims to have already played it.According to a new report from The Verge, the next console from Nintendo will be called Switch 2, and will again feature a handheld system and a dock for connecting it to a TV.Joy Con controllers are neat, but have some major drift issuesThe Verge spoke to a Reddit user called 'NextHandheld' who claims to have seen, and even touched, the new Nintendo system.The Verge has also seen photographic evidence of the console, notably its controller rails and a dock which carries the 'Nintendo Switch 2' branding.The Redditor says there are only the same ports as the current Switch's (HDMI, ethernet, and a USB-C port for charging), but is rated for higher wattage than the original which could mean a significant increase in performance (the dock is rated for 60W, while the console is rated for 45W.The Switch controllers have been an issue since launch(Image: Getty Images)Still, the real difference could be the controller rails.The Switch arrived with swappable controllers called Joy-Cons that slide onto the system, but according to the report these could be replaced by magnetic controllers instead.One of the Switch's biggest issues since launch has been that its controllers can suffer a phenomenon known as 'drift', where they sticks don't return to centre and games think the sticks are being pushed in a certain direction.Article continues belowAccording to The Verge's source, this could be alleviated with magnetic Hall Effect sensors used in the controllers.With Nintendo expected to unveil the console next month, we'll find out soon.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters.RECOMMENDED