The Nintendo Switch 2 has been available since early June 2025, representing a significant advancement for the well-known hybrid console. Enhancements also extend to the kickstand located on the back, which can seemingly be utilized in quite imaginative ways.
### Community demonstrates inventive uses for the kickstand
The gist: Amid all the upgrades and features the Nintendo Switch 2 presents, the kickstand at the back of the console might easily be overlooked. Similar to the original Switch, it is intended to hold the console up in handheld mode, allowing it to serve as a display.
Whereas this kickstand was merely a small plastic piece on the first Switch, Nintendo has revamped it for the new version. The stand is now larger overall and is expected to provide increased stability.
Nevertheless, the design also appears to be quite suitable for attaching the console to locations that are not very conventional. Two posts on Reddit illustrate this, for instance.
**Switch 2 on a plane:** The first post is shared by a user named Lokeze. It showcases how he secures the Switch 2 into the tray table in front of him on an airplane, allowing it to hang perfectly in place. It genuinely appears to be a rather comfortable session:
> [New use for the Switch 2 kickstand on a plane](https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1l9rqno/new_use_for_the_switch_2_kickstand_on_a_plane/)
> by [u/Lokeze](https://www.reddit.com/user/Lokeze/) in [NintendoSwitch2](https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/)
The comments are filled with praise and gratitude. Although it might not seem entirely secure, the setup reportedly handled the flight quite well.
**Mario Kart World in traffic:** The second post is authored by More_Shower_642 and contains a good dose of humor. He has simply attached the Switch 2 to the steering wheel of his vehicle, dubbing it “ideal for car mode.”
> [New hollow kickstand is PERFECT for “car mode”](https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/comments/1lcwexn/new_hollow_kickstand_is_perfect_for_car_mode/)
> by [u/More_Shower_642](https://www.reddit.com/user/More_Shower_642/) in [NintendoSwitch2](https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch2/)
Comments playfully suggest that this might explain why BMW drivers never use their turn signals and always take precedence, though naturally, it’s not advisable to use this setup while driving.
However, if you find yourself in heavy traffic for hours on your way to a vacation or need to pass the time in the car, you might consider adopting their approach.
*What are your thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 so far?*
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