Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Now Support Mouse Functions: Details Revealed

Since the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2, fans have been buzzing about a fascinating feature hinted at in the trailer: the innovative use of Joy-Cons as mouse controllers, similar to those used on a PC. Now, we've received official confirmation from Nintendo: the Joy-Cons can indeed operate in a "mouse mode." This mode allows players to slide the Joy-Cons across flat surfaces, using the analog sticks to simulate left-click and right-click actions, much like a traditional mouse. Excitingly, players have the flexibility to use two Joy-Cons simultaneously in mouse mode, one in each hand, or combine one in standard mode with the other in mouse mode, opening up a myriad of gameplay possibilities.

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During the Nintendo Direct stream, the capabilities of the Joy-Con in mouse mode were vividly demonstrated through a sports game called Drag and Drive. Styled similarly to Rocket League, this game features robot characters using wheelchair-style vehicles in a thrilling three-on-three basketball match. To navigate the game, players must use two Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode to maneuver their characters around the court and aim to score baskets.

Speculation about the Joy-Con's mouse functionality began with the reveal trailer, where the controllers were seen sliding across surfaces like PC mice. In an attempt to gather more details, we reached out to Firaxis, the developers behind Civilization 7, but received an intriguing yet cryptic response. This feature, along with the newly introduced C button, has sparked extensive discussions about the Nintendo Switch 2 over the past month. These innovations serve as a bold statement against critiques that the console was playing it too "safe," reaffirming Nintendo's commitment to pushing the boundaries of gaming.

For a comprehensive overview of all the exciting announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, you can find the details right here.