Nintendo has a lengthy history of filing patents, many of which fade into obscurity. This time, however, they’ve reeled in something intriguing! Their most recent patent application reveals a compelling concept: an attachable crank with a clickable wheel, tailor-made for a fishing-style game. This innovative device would magnetically latch onto the Joy-Con and features a rotary disc that can be tracked by the console’s sensor through a dedicated window. Each click triggers the SL button and a secondary button for the SR, opening up a sea of potential uses. Whether this patent will evolve into an actual product remains a mystery, but fans are certainly hooked!
A huge shoutout to MasterPikachu6 and Greatsong1 for bringing this exciting news to our attention!