Mobile Tech & Hardware Revolution: Nintendo's New Wireless Device Unveiled

Mobile Tech & Hardware: Nintendo's Latest Filing

Another Nintendo device appears to be in the works, and after the Japanese manufacturer discreetly filed for this new product with the FCC (the Federal Communications Commission) over the weekend, we can’t help but wonder what it has up its sleeves for us. We know that it’s new, whatever it is, thanks to the CLO-001 model numbers on the file - the same ‘001’ codes Nintendo used for devices like the original Switch and Nintendo DS consoles.

What's Next for Nintendo?

Although we’re still awaiting more news on the Switch 2, it’s exciting to see Nintendo create new products outside of its flagship console. There’s plenty of speculation around what it could be, naturally, so we’ll have to take all of this new information with a heavy pinch of salt until Nintendo officially reveals details. But we do know that the filing lists the new line as a ‘wireless device’, thanks to The Verge originally revealing this info, so we know it's not specifically a gaming console or peripheral.

• Square-shaped model with slightly rounded corners.
• Testing confirmed no body-worn accessory involved.
• Device without a battery, operating solely while plugged in.

Breaking Down the Technology

One of the most interesting things about this filing is the 24GHz mm Wave sensor that this mystery device has. There’s no Bluetooth capabilities or Wi-Fi, but this sensor could potentially be used as a way to track movement. We’re getting flashbacks to setting up the original Wii bar on our television stands. This new product probably won’t have those issues, following simple gestures or detecting when someone is in its vicinity.

Looking Ahead

Unfortunately, we don’t have anything concrete other than the shape of the base and the sensor it’s fitted with, so all we can do is speculate as to what it actually is. Is it a new docking station or a dedicated AR support device? As usual, we’ll just have to wait for Nintendo to reveal its secrets. Meanwhile, we discuss the ten things we want from the Switch 2 and the best Switch games you can play right now.