Whenever a new shmup arrives on PC or Switch, you typically hear people clamoring for “TATE mode.” In short this phrase basically translates to “vertical” support, originating with the Japanese word for the orientation. Not just in the sense that the game is actually vertical, but the ability to tilt the screen (or monitor) to make full use of the screen real estate and play an arcade-specific experience.

Not every developer is keen on adding it or even paying attention to it, but the tide is turning with dedicated devices like the Flip Grip.

The Switch Flip Grip is a stellar accessory that celebrates preservation and gaming history screenshot

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Source: Destructoid The Switch Flip Grip is a stellar accessory that celebrates preservation and gaming history