Nintendo Switch 2 is expected to get some major new features when it is eventually released, and a new patented technology could make the handheld compatible with smartphone devices.
As originally reported by Clawsomegamer, Nintendo has filed for a new tech patent that will allow its console to work seamlessly with mobile phones. While it’s hard to estimate how exactly this technology will work, it seems likely that smartphone devices could well become an external tool for the Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2’s patented technology could be a major breakthrough
It seems that Nintendo is trying to create a central gaming ecosystem for its upcoming console. While you’ll still require the handheld to play your games, the in-development technology will allow you to pair it with your smartphones and tablets.
The system is expected to work like PlayStation’s QR code system. A QR code will be shown on your Nintendo Switch 2 screen, and any device you use for a scan will connect automatically to your Nintendo console.
Once connected, the possibilities are endless. The paired smartphone could act as a second controller, which would be great for having multiplayer sessions with your friends. No longer will the two of you need to own a Nintendo console, and it could be a great way for the Japanese gaming giant to advertise its products. After all, what can be better than having one of your customers show their cool Pokemon and Mario titles to their friends at a birthday party!
The scope isn’t only limited to expanding Nintendo’s ecosystem to devices outside its consoles. Having a tablet act as the second screen can be immensely useful, especially if you have bigger devices.
That said, it isn’t clear if the technology will be immediately available in the Nintendo Switch 2. If it does, it surely is going to be a wonderful innovation on Nintendo’s part.
Published: Nov 27, 2024 03:54 pm