Nintendo Switch 2 May Feature Rotatable Joy-Cons

Nintendo has filed a patent revealing that the upcoming Switch 2 may feature reversible Joy-Con controllers, allowing them to attach upside down.

As VGC reports, the patent indicates the Switch 2 will use gyroscopic technology similar to smartphones' automatic screen rotation. The Joy-Cons will automatically adjust their orientation regardless of how they're attached.

Unlike the original Switch's locking rail mechanism, the new controllers reportedly use magnetic attachments, enabling them to connect in multiple configurations. This innovative design gives players flexibility in positioning buttons, audio ports, and other features according to personal preference.

While this modification doesn't significantly alter hardware functionality, it could introduce novel gameplay possibilities should Nintendo implement it in the final product.

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The patent states: "Players can operate the gaming system by attaching controllers upside down relative to the main console."

"The system allows inverted positioning where top and bottom surfaces switch places. This means audio ports on top become bottom-mounted, letting users plug in headphones from whichever direction they prefer."

Nintendo will likely showcase this feature during their upcoming Direct presentation scheduled for April 2 at 6 AM PST / 9 AM EST / 2 PM BST.

Industry speculation suggests a Switch 2 release window between June and September, supported by demo events continuing through June and Nacon's statement about launching Greedfall 2 on the platform before autumn.

Following January's teaser trailer confirming backwards compatibility and an additional USB-C port, many hardware specifics remain undisclosed—including the mysterious new Joy-Con button's function, though the 'Joy-Con mouse' theory has gained some credibility.