Following news that the Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con controllers may include mouse-like functionality, a Pokemon fan shared their hopes that the new technology would be the best opportunity for the Pokemon Ranger spin-off series to return. The Pokemon fan posted a picture that illustrated their wish and sparked a discussion over which spin-offs could work on the Switch 2.
Originally released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, Pokemon Ranger was a different spin-off than other titles at the time. Rather than catching Pokemon with a Poke Ball, Pokemon Ranger utilized the DS' touchscreen and stylus to capture Pokemon that could temporarily be used to help fellow trainers, deter criminal activity, and defend natural habitats. Pokemon Ranger was followed up by two sequels, called Shadows of Almia and Guardian Signs. Although the Pokemon Ranger trilogy was re-released on the Wii U Virtual Console in 2016, the beloved spin-off series has not seen a release on the Nintendo Switch.
A new patent suggests that Nintendo is working on a Switch 2 Joy-Con accessory that's notably different from its Switch counterpart.
However, following some news about the Nintendo Switch 2's capabilities, some Pokemon fans pondered...
