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Metro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nintendo rips off Playdate console in patent for new Switch 2 accessory
Nintendo's latest console might be getting several bizarre accessories, as new Switch 2 Joy-Con patents emerge. The Joy-Cons on the original Switch received several accessories over the years but, other than the steering wheel, most of them were sensible additions like charging grips and wrist straps. You might've expected more, considering how versatile the controllers are, and the same could be said for the Switch 2's improved Joy-Con 2, which possess all the same features but add mouse controls and magnetic connections. While Nintendo has likely experimented with various obscure accessories over the years, we now have evidence of at least two up for consideration – and one of them will look familiar to anyone who has ever clamped eyes on a Playdate. As spotted by Nintendo Patents Watch on Bluesky, Nintendo filed a patent for an attachable crank for the Joy-Con 2 in February last year. The patent, which was made public on August 7, 2025, shows a rotary disc which is tracked by the mouse sensor. It's connected to the Joy-Con 2 via the controller's magnets, much like the mouse wrist strap bundled with the Nintendo Switch 2. The Playdate portable console has a very similar looking crank and various games on the console use it as a controller. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. It's unclear though, if this does materialise as a product, if it will be used for a similarly wide range of uses on the Switch 2 – or if it will simply become a fishing novelty in the next Animal Crossing. Another patent shows some kind of clickable wheel, where the rotation is tracked by the mouse sensor via a sequence of gears. The wheel itself clicks into the SL button, while a second button is hooked up to the SR button. More Trending The wheel would presumably allow for more precise control when it comes to scrolling with the mouse, but it could also function like a camera where you click in to take photos. The existence of these patents doesn't necessarily mean they will become mass market products, but they certainly feel very Nintendo. As a reminder, this is the same company who released a toy range for the Switch made entirely from cardboard. Beyond potential Joy-Con attachments, Nintendo's focus right now is probably on nailing down release dates for its first party line-up. After two Nintendo Direct presentations over recent weeks, we still don't have dates for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders, or Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: GTA 6 cost might surprise fans as Take-Two boss talks 'fair price' MORE: Battlefield 6 already filled with cheaters as beta beats Call Of Duty records MORE: Microsoft kills another Xbox exclusive but Hideo Kojima's OD is still alive
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Why is Walmart, Target, GameStop no longer taking preorders for Nintendo Switch 2? Here's what you should know
Nintendo Switch 2's demand is currently off the charts, with the product's preorders having been sold out across the top-rated retailers in the United States, according to The Verge's report. Nintendo Switch 2's preorders are now no more available in Walmart, Best Buy, and Target as their inventories went out of stock on Thursday morning. Even GameStop halts online preorders If this was not all, GameStop also announced that the are also halting their online preorders. It is still uncertain when or of the likes of Walmart, Best Buy, Target or GameStop will reopen their preorder window again, but one can directly sign up for the preorders on Nintendo's official website. ALSO READ | What is a medically induced coma? Alijah Arenas in 'serious condition' after car accident However, it is necessary that they have 50 hours of gameplay on their existing Nintendo console in order to qualify for the preorder registration. Moreover, preorder applicants also need to have a 12-month Switch Online membership. The deadline for the 50 online gameplay hours is April 2, 2025, and no further hours after this will be considered for this preorder registration, says the Nintendo website. High demand for Switch 2, Nintendo issues warning According to Verge, Nintendo will start off rolling out invites for the preorder's first round from May 8, but Nintendo enthusiasts will not receive their consoles on the release day of June 5. This is because of the extremely high demand of Nintendo Switch 2, and the gaming company has already informed its customers in Japan that they may not be able to fulfil all their preorder requests. Earlier, Nintendo had switched its Switch 2 preorder dates to April 24, owing to serious concerns about tariffs by the US Government. Meanwhile, the company also increased the price of its accessories, but the console will still cost $449.99, which was earlier promised by Nintendo. Accessories that have seen a price surge include the likes of Nintendo Pro Controller, Switch 2 camera and Switch 2 Joy-Con, among others.
Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Where to pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 on April 24 in the US: Retailers, pricing, and more
Ahead of the official launch date (June 5), Nintendo's latest handheld gaming console — the Switch 2 will be available for pre-order in the United States starting April 24. Interested gamers can pre-book the Nintendo Switch 2 from GameStop, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy. The console is priced at $449.99, while the Mario Kart World bundle will cost $499.99. Nintendo had initially planned to open Switch 2 pre-orders on April 9. However, the date was pushed forward by a few days to assess the impact of new tariff-related regulations. For now, the console's pricing remains unchanged. However, the prices of accessories such as the Switch 2 Joy-Con and Pro Controller have increased by $5. Nintendo has stated that these prices could fluctuate in the future based on market conditions. Line up late. Power up early. Midnight releases return for Switch 2. — GameStop (@gamestop) April 18, 2025 All major retailers have now shared details on when, where, and how customers can place a pre-order for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, each employing a different strategy for online and offline orders. GameStop, in an X post from April 19, announced that in-store pre-orders for the Switch 2 will begin at midnight on April 24, while online pre-orders will go live at 11:00 AM EST the same day. GameStop is also offering a transfer and trade-in program for existing Switch users planning to upgrade to the Switch 2. Target will also begin Switch 2 pre-orders at midnight on April 24, offering both the standard console and the Mario Kart World bundle. The same applies to Walmart, which will also open pre-orders on April 24 and promises to deliver the console by 9 AM on June 5 for those who order on the first day. Lastly, Best Buy will allow customers to pre-order the Switch 2 on April 24 via its app, website, and in-store. Pre-orders for accessories and games will also be available starting during regular store hours on the same day. Best Buy stores will remain open at midnight on June 5, allowing customers to collect their pre-ordered consoles as soon as they become available.
