A newly surfaced Nintendo patent hints at a revolutionary feature for the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2: Joy-Con controllers that can be attached upside down. As reported by VGC, this design leverages gyro mechanics similar to how smartphones automatically adjust screen orientation. The patent suggests the Switch 2's Joy-Cons, unlike their predecessors, utilize magnets for attachment, enabling this flexible configuration. This seemingly minor hardware adjustment could significantly impact gameplay, allowing players to customize button placement, headphone jack orientation, and potentially unlock unique control schemes.
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 headphone jack for user convenience.
While details remain scarce, this innovative feature is likely to be fully unveiled during Nintendo's special Direct event on April 2nd at 6 am Pacific / 9 am Eastern / 2 pm UK time. Rumors suggest a release window between June and September, fueled by reports of pre-release events extending into June and a statement from Greedfall 2 publisher Nacon anticipating a launch before September.
The Switch 2's 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 upside-down Joy-Con functionality, however, adds an intriguing layer to the console's potential.
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