Summary
A new patent indicates that the Joy-Con controllers of the upcomingNintendo Switch 2can be rotated, enabling players to plug them into the opposite ends of the console without worries. TheNintendo Switch 2still does not have a release date, but its launch is one of the most eagerly awaited events in the gaming industry in 2025, and there’s much speculation about the full extent of its capabilities.
TheSwitch 2 was officially announcedon January 16. The new device will be considerably more powerful than the original Switch, but it will have a similar design. One of the most interesting changes to the new Switch 2 Joy-Cons is that instead of sliding them on the side of the console via a rail like it was on the previous console, gamers will attach them using magnets.
Now, a new patent (viaVGC) indicates that gamers will be able to attach the Joy-Cons “upside down” on the console. According to the patent, gamers will be able to mount the right and left controllers on opposite sides of the console, and the device will automatically detect this. While this may not seem like something so relevant at first glance, the Switch 2 only has a single headphone port, and this could help gamers decide the most comfortable position to use it. Additionally, the Switch 2 will have two USB ports, with the bottom one in the center, and the top one on the right, so gamers could also get more comfortable while using other third-party devices such as cameras.
New Nintendo Patent Indicates That Switch 2’s Joy-Con Controllers Could be Rotated
This is not the only patent to surface regarding the Switch 2 recently. Earlier this week, anotherpatent showed the Switch 2 Joy-Con strap. This new iteration of the Joy-Con straps looks similar to the ones for the original Switch and helps to turn each Joy-Con into a standalone gamepad. The main difference is that the gadget is attached magnetically, not using a slider.
Until now,Nintendo has declined to confirm the Switch’s price, but some analysts bet that it will cost around $400. Its release date is also uncertain, but it’s rumored that it will be available in the second half of 2025.
Gamers who want to discover more information about the Switch 2 should watch theNintendo Direct which will happen on April 2 at 6 AM PT. During the event, it’s likely that all pertinent details regarding the platform will be revealed, including price, complete specs, release date, and possibly the initial line-up of games available for the Switch 2.
