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 smartphone functionality, automatically adjusting the screen orientation regardless of the console's position.
The Joy-Cons, featuring a magnetic attachment system unlike the original Switch's rails, will adapt to any orientation. This allows for flexible button placement and port access, potentially unlocking 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 invert the console, positioning the audio jack for convenient headphone use.
Further details on this feature are expected during the upcoming Nintendo Direct on April 2nd (6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK). Release speculation, fueled by pre-June hands-on events and Nacon's statement of a pre-September launch, points towards a June-September release window for the Switch 2.
The Switch 2, briefly unveiled in January, promises backward compatibility and a second USB-C port. However, many details remain undisclosed, including the full game lineup and the function of a new, mysterious Joy-Con button.
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