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Nintendo files mysterious wireless device with US regulatory agency

Nintendo files a new wireless device with the FCC, raising curiosity about its purpose and link to the Switch family.

As excitement builds around the anticipated release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the company is quietly developing another device. Recently, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) spotted a new Nintendo wireless gadget. However, it is not the Nintendo Switch 2. Instead, it is labelled as a “wireless device,” and the word “console” is notably absent from any description.

Despite the lack of clarity, there are a few hints to give fans something to think about. The device carries an ID code – CLO-001 – similar to previous Nintendo Switch models. For example, the original Nintendo Switch was identified as HAC-001, the Switch OLED as HEG-001, and the Switch Lite as HDH-001. This numbering pattern suggests that whatever this device might be, it could be part of Nintendo’s extended product family, though its exact function remains unclear.

What we know so far

A diagram accompanying the FCC filing offers some insight into the device’s design and features. It shows that the gadget will take on a square shape with rounded edges. There is a divot on the back of the device containing its model number and FCC label. Interestingly, this new wireless device does not include a battery. Instead, it will need to be powered via a USB-C port and has limited connectivity options.

The device has a 24GHz mmWave sensor and a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi antenna. Given these specifications, it may be more of a peripheral or companion gadget than a stand-alone console. The absence of a battery and limited connectivity leads to further speculation about its purpose.

Based on the 24GHz mmWave sensor, one theory is that the device could be used to track movement. This has led to speculation that Nintendo may be developing an accessory, possibly similar to previous ventures into fitness and health, like the Wii Fit. Alternatively, it could be an entirely different kind of peripheral designed to interact with a new game or application.

More questions than answers

Despite the FCC filing, many details about this new device still need to be wrapped. The filing does not mention any specific functions, and we’re left to speculate without a clear description. It’s possible that this could be an innovation in the health or fitness space, continuing Nintendo’s long-standing interest in interactive and movement-based gaming. Alternatively, it could be a simple add-on for existing consoles, offering a fresh way to engage with Nintendo’s library of games.

Nintendo has a history of pushing the boundaries of gaming. The Wii, for example, revolutionised motion-based gameplay, and the company has explored other unique products, including the Ring Fit Adventure. Could this mystery device be the next step in that legacy?

While waiting for more information, it’s worth remembering that Nintendo has expanded its presence in theme parks. With Universal’s Super Mario World theme parks already operating in Japan and California and another set to open in Florida in 2025, there is always the chance this new device could be tied to those experiences.

For now, the exact purpose of this new Nintendo device remains a mystery. But as it passes through the FCC, more information will likely emerge soon, giving us a better idea of what Nintendo has in store.

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