February 12th 2025.
The latest patent filed for the Switch 2 has revealed a new feature that could make the console even more versatile. As we eagerly await the official release of the Nintendo Switch 2, there is still much that we do not know about the highly-anticipated console. The reveal video for the Switch 2 gave us a glimpse of some previously leaked features, such as the magnetic Joy-Cons and mouse functionality, but Nintendo has yet to confirm these additions. However, a series of patents that have recently been published seem to support all of the prior leaks.
Among these patents is a detail that suggests players will be able to use the console while it is flipped upside down. In a drawing from the patent, both Joy-Cons are attached to the opposite side of the Switch 2 console, with the volume buttons and headphone port still located on the top. While this would not be possible on the original Switch due to the rail slide attachment, the new magnetic Joy-Cons will allow for this reversed configuration, with the display flipping to match the player's viewpoint. This may seem like a small addition, but it adds more flexibility to the system, allowing for more comfortable use of headphones and making it more child-proof against potential accidents.
The patent's description states, "the user can use the game system so that the upper and lower sides of the main body device are opposite to each other, such that the voice input/output connector on the upper surface of the main body is located below the main body device." This could also open the door for future peripherals that could be connected to the top of the system, such as a camera. The Switch 2 has two confirmed USB ports, one on the bottom and one on top.
While there is a chance that these features may not make it into the final product, it is highly likely that they will, given the consistency between the patents and previous rumors and what we have seen in the reveal trailer. Fans can expect to learn more about these details during Nintendo's confirmed Direct presentation for the Switch 2, which is scheduled for April 2. After the presentation, the Switch 2 will then be showcased at a series of public events around the world from April to June.
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