`Switch 2 Joy-Con Controllers May Have Unexpected Feature`

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Summary

  • A new Nintendo Switch 2 patent shows a rotatable design, allowing the Joy-Con controllers to be attached to the opposite ends of the console.
  • Switch 2 will feature a magnetic attachment system for the Joy-Cons instead of the slide-on rails from the previous Switch.
  • The Nintendo Direct on April 2 will likely unveil Switch 2 details such as its price, specs, release date, and game lineup.

A recently-revealed patent suggests that the Joy-Con controllers for the forthcoming Nintendo Switch 2 may rotate, allowing players to insert them into opposite sides of the console without any concerns. While the exact release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 remains unknown, its arrival in 2025 is highly anticipated within the gaming industry and there’s a lot of excitement surrounding the device’s potential features.

On January 16, the official announcement was made about the Switch 2. This upcoming device is expected to be significantly more potent than its predecessor, while maintaining a similar design. Notably, the attachment method for the Joy-Cons in the new Switch 2 has been modified. Rather than sliding them onto the console’s side via a rail as was the case with the original model, gamers will now attach them using magnets.

The latest patent (as reported by VGC) suggests that players may soon be able to place their Joy-Con controllers upside down on the console. As per the patent, players can mount the right and left controllers on opposite sides of the console, and the device will automatically recognize this setup. Initially, this might not appear significant, but considering the Switch 2 has only one headphone jack, this could aid players in finding the most convenient position to use it. Furthermore, the Switch 2 is expected to have two USB ports – one centrally located at the bottom and another on the right side of the top. This arrangement could make gaming even more comfortable for users who might want to connect additional devices like cameras.

New Nintendo Patent Indicates That Switch 2’s Joy-Con Controllers Could be Rotated

It appears there have been more patents about the upcoming Switch 2, and one of them showcases the design for the Switch 2 Joy-Con strap. This updated version of the Joy-Con straps resembles the ones from the original Switch, serving to convert each Joy-Con into a separate gamepad. Unlike its predecessor, this new model attaches using magnets instead of a slider.

So far, Nintendo hasn’t revealed the pricing for their Switch console, though some experts predict it might retail at approximately $400. As for its launch date, there are whispers that it could hit the market sometime during the second half of 2025, but nothing is set in stone yet.

People eager to learn more about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 should tune in to the Nintendo Direct happening on April 2 at 6 AM PT. During this broadcast, it’s expected that all key details about the system will be unveiled, such as its price, full specifications, launch date, and potentially the initial collection of games for the Switch 2.

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2025-02-12 21:24