With the impact of the global epidemic, playing Nintendo Switch games at home is definitely the best choice for epidemic prevention. However, Apple also wants to enter the game ecosystem, and plans to launch game handles and accessories for iPhone and iPad. The design inspiration is like referring to Nintendo JoyCon accessories for 3DS and Switch.
According to Patently Apple’s latest patent, Apple has successfully applied for a patent accessory for Apple’s game handle in Australia, which is completely different from the previous patent applied for in the United States. From the patent map of Apple’s game handle, Apple plans to launch a left and right-hand controller similar to the Switch Joy-Con, which can be fixed on the left and right sides of the device, using the screen as a game display screen, instantly turning the iPhone and iPad into a handheld game. machine.
The second Apple game handle patent image shows that it was shared by Apple’s engineering team to develop a concept similar to Nintendo 3DS, and combined with a clever double-sided clip design, it can provide protection and can also be used as an iPhone stand and assistive touch screen. , the corresponding function buttons will be automatically displayed according to the game screen.
In the patent description, it is also described that this product can display the health status information of game characters, and can also be used to invite friends to join the game. Of course, it can also receive FaceTime call notifications from friends and family members. The virtual keyboard is automatically displayed.
Apple’s third game handle accessory is a common one at present. It is very similar to the Nintendo Switch Pro controller in appearance. It can be connected and paired with Apple TV. It is especially that there will be more left and right sliding switch controllers on the handle. Can be used in game mode, call mode and message mode, you can use the left and right control game menu interface.
Usually, Apple’s patent application can only see the concept, and it is impossible to determine when the final product will be launched. It can be determined that the final appearance will definitely be different from the patent image, otherwise the Nintendo legal department will take immediate action, and these patents may also be authorized to the third party. Use by third-party developers, or if Apple plans to launch its own exclusive Arcade game handle, just wait for the follow-up development.
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