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Modder creates working Switch 2 Joy-Cons from Wii Remotes

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A console modder has successfully integrated the internal components of Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Cons into the shells of original Wii Remotes. These modified controllers retain magnetic attachment and motion-sensing capabilities, allowing them to function with Switch 2 games. The modder, Kouzex, utilized key parts from the Joy-Cons, including the motherboard, thumbstick, and HD rumble motor, while incorporating the Wii Remote's button circuitry. AI

RANK_REASON This is a custom hardware modification, not a product release from a major manufacturer.

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Modder creates working Switch 2 Joy-Cons from Wii Remotes

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Luke James ·

    Console modder builds working Switch 2 Joy-Cons inside original Wii Remote shells — motion-sensing controllers snap magnetically onto a Switch 2

    YouTuber Kouzex has transplanted the internals of a pair of Joy-Con 2 controllers into two original Wii Remote shells, producing motion controllers that snap magnetically onto a Switch 2.

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