Nintendo Patent Reveals Dual-Screen Device That Can Split into Two, Resembling Past DS and 3DS Models

Patented design includes wireless communication between separated devices for multiplayer gaming and might feature compatibility with the expansive library of DS and 3DS games; final product remains uncertain as Nintendo is yet to confirm further details.

The new Nintendo patent reveals a device with two detachable screens that can wirelessly communicate with each other when separated, which could potentially allow for multiplayer gaming.
The patented design, in some ways similar to the Nintendo 3DS, also features a third screen display on the outside of the top shell, potentially allowing operation while the device is closed.
One theory suggests that this patent could relate to a device that allows for the play of the vast library of DS and 3DS games, as these are currently incompatible with any other device with two displays.
While patent filings are not always indicative of an impending product launch, Nintendo's decision to request early publication of the patent could be a strategic move to use it as prior art in potential patent dispute cases.
Despite theories and speculations surrounding the patent, Nintendo has not confirmed if this dual-screen device will become an actual product, and it could remain a concept device that never reaches production.