Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Suggests Joy-Cons Can be Rotated and the Console Played Upside Down

Nintendo's newly filed patent hints at a revolutionary Joy-Con feature for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2: upside-down attachment. As reported by VGC, this innovative design leverages gyro mechanics similar to smartphone screen orientation, automatically adjusting the display regardless of controller placement.

The patent reveals that, unlike its predecessor, the Switch 2's Joy-Cons utilize magnets for attachment, enabling placement on either side of the console. This seemingly minor change offers significant player customization, allowing flexible positioning of buttons and the headphone jack. The potential for unique gameplay mechanics arising from this reversible functionality is intriguing.

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 adaptability of the headphone jack placement.

Further details regarding this and other features are expected during the upcoming Nintendo Direct on April 2nd (6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time). While Nintendo remains tight-lipped on a release date, speculation points towards a launch between June and September, fueled by pre-release hands-on events and statements from Nacon, the publisher of Greedfall 2.

The Switch 2's January reveal showcased backwards compatibility and an additional USB-C port, leaving many details – including the purpose of a new Joy-Con button and upcoming game titles – shrouded in mystery. However, the intriguing upside-down Joy-Con functionality is certainly generating considerable buzz.

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