Nintendo Patent Can Let Switch 2 Use Smartphones as Extra Screens

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Nintendo Patent Can Let Switch 2 Use Smartphones as Extra Screens

After months of rumors, endless speculation, and waiting, it feels like the anticipation for the Switch 2 is reaching a boiling point. While Nintendo has confirmed that the successor to the Switch will feature backward compatibility, the console’s release date has still not been revealed. There are rumors suggesting that the release could be as early as March 2025.

The new patent brings a new exciting feature to the table for the upcoming console. | Image Credit: Nintendo

Amidst the rollercoaster of rumors and leaks, a new Nintendo patent has just surfaced, and it’s got the entire community buzzing with excitement and anticipation. What’s the patent about? It looks like the Switch 2 might let you use smartphones as extra screens for your games.

Nintendo Switch 2 Might Take Co-op Gaming to the Next Level

Players are excited after seeing the details of the patent. | Image Credit: Nintendo

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reveals a system that allows players to scan a unique QR code generated by the Switch 2 with their smartphones or tablets. This will allow players to connect to the console and use their mobile device as an extra screen or controller for the game, adding a new level of versatility that would enhance local and online co-op gameplay.

It’s a modern twist on the concept of using multiple screens in a game but with the added flexibility of taking advantage of smartphones, a device that is already in most people’s pockets.

If the company actually adopts this concept in its upcoming device, it could change the way we experience co-op games. This will allow players flexibility for more dynamic, expansive interactions. No need to have a TV to experience the co-op games.

Just imagine playing a game like It Takes Two, where each person has their own personalized screen or control interface (on their smartphone or tablet), all synced up. It could be an exciting feature for even titles that rely heavily on multiplayer or team-based mechanics, further closing the gap between mobile and console gaming.

Building on Past Ideas, but Is This a Guarantee?

The company has a long history with multiple screens. | Image Credit: Nintendo

If you think about it, Nintendo has a history of experimenting with multiple screens in the past. The Wii U and the 3DS both incorporated second screens even though the purpose was different. Wii U used the additional screen as the GamePad and the 3DS used it for additional gameplay functionality.

However, these systems were limited to the hardware provided by the company (also the technology available at that time) as additional screens were part of the console itself, rather than devices players already owned. The latest patent takes these concepts to the next level by using smartphones as the second screen.

While the discovery of the patent is exciting, it doesn’t guarantee that the feature will be implemented in the Switch 2. For years, Nintendo has been filing various patents with innovative ideas, but that doesn’t guarantee that the features will materialize any time soon or ever.

In the end, it’s still exciting to see that the company is trying to find innovative new ways to push the boundaries of gaming. As the dreadful wait continues, it’s clear that the company is not sitting waiting for its moment, instead, they are also trying to surprise gamers.

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