Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Suggests Joy-Cons Can be Rotated and the Console Played Upside Down
Nintendo's newly patented design for the anticipated Switch 2 suggests a revolutionary Joy-Con feature: upside-down attachment. As reported by VGC, this innovative design leverages gyro mechanics similar to phone orientation sensors, automatically adjusting the screen regardless of controller placement.
The patent highlights a magnetic attachment system, unlike the original Switch's rails. This allows for flexible Joy-Con placement, potentially altering button placement and headphone jack accessibility. This flexibility could also unlock unique gameplay possibilities.
The patent explicitly states, "The user can use the game system by mounting the right controller and the left controller on the opposite side to the main body device," and further details the ability to reorient the console for optimal headphone jack access.
Further details are expected at the upcoming Nintendo Direct on April 2nd (6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time). While Nintendo hasn't confirmed a release date, industry speculation points towards a launch between June and September, fueled by pre-release events and statements from Nacon, the publisher of Greedfall 2.
The January reveal offered a glimpse of backwards compatibility and a second USB-C port, but many details remain shrouded in mystery, including the function of a new Joy-Con button and the full game lineup. The "Joy-Con mouse" theory has also gained some traction.
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