by Alexis Feb 22,2025
Nintendo's newly patented design for the anticipated Switch 2 suggests a revolutionary Joy-Con feature: upside-down attachment. As reported by VGC, this patent reveals gyro mechanics mirroring smartphone functionality – rotating the console reorients the screen. This functionality extends to the Joy-Cons, which, unlike their predecessors, utilize magnets for attachment, allowing placement on either side of the console.
This design change, while seemingly minor, offers significant advantages. Players gain the flexibility to reposition buttons and ports for enhanced comfort and personalized control. The potential for innovative gameplay mechanics arising from this feature is also noteworthy.
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 explains the repositioning of the audio jack for optimal user convenience.
Full details of this innovative feature are expected during Nintendo's upcoming Direct event on April 2nd (6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time). Furthermore, rumored release windows for the Switch 2, based on hands-on events and industry insights, place its launch between June and September.
The Switch 2's January reveal showcased backwards compatibility and an additional USB-C port. However, many details remain shrouded in mystery, including the function of a new Joy-Con button, fueling various speculations, such as the "Joy-Con mouse" theory.
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