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

A newly filed Nintendo patent hints at a revolutionary feature for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2: upside-down Joy-Con 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 patent details a magnetic attachment system for the Joy-Cons, unlike the original Switch's rail-based design. This allows for flexible placement, enabling players to customize button and port placement. This adaptability could potentially unlock exciting new 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 explains the reorientation of the headphone jack for convenient access.

Further details regarding this feature, along with other Switch 2 specifications and game titles, are anticipated during the upcoming Nintendo Direct event on April 2nd (6am Pacific / 9am Eastern / 2pm UK time).

While Nintendo hasn't officially announced a release window, industry speculation points towards a launch between June and September. This is supported by ongoing hands-on events and statements from Nacon, the publisher of Greedfall 2, suggesting a pre-September release.

The Switch 2's January reveal showcased backward 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 "Joy-Con mouse" theory, however, has gained some traction.

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