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A Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Shows That The New Joy-Cons Can Be Connected Upside Down
Nintendo Switch 2 patent reveals interesting new feature. The Switch 2's joy-cons can be connected upside down to take advantage of port placements.
Nintendo Switch 2 Patent Suggests Joy-Cons Can be Rotated and the Console Played Upside Down
As reported by VGC, the patent suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 will operate with gyro mechanics in a similar way to how phones work without screen lock. Turning the phone different
Nintendo Switch 2’s wildest theory yet, upside-down Joy-Cons and flippable display
Switch 2 speculations are getting out of hand, but what do we actually know? This latest one might be the best meme material so far.
Nintendo Switch 2's most unexpected feature so far? Joy-Cons that attach upside-down, according to a new patent
VGC reports that a new patent Nintendo filed suggests you can rotate the Switch 2 screen and still attach its bigger-than-before controllers. Of course, the OG Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons slid into place via a rail that made a satisfying snapping sound, but the hybrid-handheld's successor is using a slightly different method.
Nintendo patent explains Switch 2 Joy-Cons’ “mouse operation” mode
A machine translation of the full text of the patent describes the controller as "a novel input device that can be used as a mouse and other than a mouse." In mouse mode, as described in the patent, the user cradles the outer edge of the controller with their palm and places the inner edge "on, for example, a desk or the like."
New Nintendo Patent Shows Switch 2 Joy-Con Charger and Strap
A new patent suggests that Nintendo is working on a Switch 2 Joy-Con accessory that's notably different from its Switch counterpart.
I'm perplexed by this new Switch 2 Joy-Con patent – who on earth would need it?
There's still a while to wait yet until we get any more official details on the Switch 2 launch (Nintendo has scheduled its Direct event for April 2, 2025), but make sure you register your interest in the console early to beat the digital queues and be the first to preorder once links go live.
Could Nintendo’s latest patent bring mouse feature to Switch 1 Joy-Cons? The new designs seem to suggest it
Nintendo’s recent innovation hints at upgraded controllers for Switch 1. If that happens, the old console could stick around for another eight years.
A Switch 2 patent suggests its Joy-Con controls can be rotated
Now a new patent published by Nintendo suggests players may be able to turn the controllers upside down and plug them into the ‘wrong’ side of the system. Instead of reporting an error, the patent suggests the Switch 2 could instead flip the display 180 degrees, essentially allowing the user to turn the system upside down.
Nintendo Switch 2 patent reveals Joy-Cons surprise
The patent seems to suggest that you can flip the console around and still insert the controllers. Combined with the new USB-C port on the top and bottom of
What are Hall-effect joysticks and why are they important for Switch 2?
Switch 2 hopefully won’t have the same problem. The system will reportedly utilize Hall-effect sticks, a technology rarely ...
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Early Nintendo Switch 2 Units Are Reportedly Being Sold on the Black Market
Recent reports suggest early Nintendo Switch 2 units are sold on the Chinese black market, though their price may deter fans.
Nintendo Switch 2 Console Reportedly Selling for Nearly $40K on Black Market
A supposedly leaker has gotten their hands on the Nintendo Switch 2 early and is selling it on the black market.
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Nintendo Switch 2: Release Date Rumors, Everything We Know So Far
The Nintendo Switch has been revealed, with more to come April 2. Here's what's confirmed and what we're still guessing at.