Nintendo's latest patent hints at a revolutionary Joy-Con feature for the upcoming 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 the original Switch's rail-based system, the Switch 2's Joy-Cons utilize magnets, enabling attachment to either side. This seemingly minor hardware change offers significant player benefits. Users can customize button placement and access ports from their preferred orientation. This flexibility could also unlock exciting new gameplay possibilities.
"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," the patent states. It further explains the adaptability of the headphone jack, stating, "The user can insert the earphone into the voice input/output connector from the preferred direction."
Further details on this feature are anticipated during Nintendo's upcoming Direct event on April 2nd (6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time). While Nintendo remains tight-lipped about a release date, industry whispers suggest a launch between June and September, supported by pre-June hands-on events and a September release window projection from Greedfall 2 publisher Nacon.
The Switch 2, briefly unveiled in January, promises backward compatibility and an additional USB-C port. However, many details remain shrouded in mystery, including the function of a new Joy-Con button, fueling speculation among fans.
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