New Leaked Patent Suggests Switch 2 Will Have Reversable Joy-Cons and Flippable Screen

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Nintendo’s upcoming Switch 2 console could have a surprising new feature—players may be able to turn it upside down. A recent patent reveals that the new system could automatically flip the screen 180 degrees if the player attaches the controllers on the “wrong” side, making the system usable in an upside-down position.

Instead of the sliding rail system used in the original Switch, the new Joy-Con controllers attach via a slot and seem to be held in place by magnets. If the controllers are inserted the other way around, the Switch 2’s display would automatically flip to match, allowing the user to play comfortably.

This feature might not seem important at first, but the design could help with the system’s single headphone port. By flipping the console, players can choose whether to have the headphone jack at the top or bottom based on what feels most comfortable for them.

The system’s USB ports also play into this flexibility. With the USB port at the center of the Switch 2’s bottom, and another off-center at the top, third-party accessories (like a camera) could be designed to attach in different positions, depending on how the user prefers to play.

The console’s unique design, including these new Joy-Con controllers and their attachment mechanism, is expected to be officially detailed by Nintendo in a Direct event this April.

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Mark is the kind of person who gets way too excited about new software updates and can’t resist taking apart gadgets—just to see if they can put them back together. With years of experience in tech journalism and a love for all things digital, Mark writes about the stories behind the screens, from game-changing innovations to the everyday tech that keeps life running smoothly. Outside of work, they’re the go-to “tech support” for friends and family, whether it’s fixing a printer that won’t cooperate or explaining why Grandma’s laptop keeps showing pop-ups. When Mark isn’t glued to their screen, they’re probably building their dream PC, rewatching sci-fi movies for the hundredth time, or testing a gadget that promises to “change everything.” Spoiler: they’ll let you know if it actually does.