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"Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Now Supports Mouse Functions: Discover Their Capabilities"

Apr 13,25(2 months ago)

Ever since the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, fans have been buzzing with excitement over a small yet intriguing detail from the trailer: the Joy-Cons. The speculation was centered around their potential use as mouse controllers, similar to those on a PC, due to the way they were shown moving in the trailer. Now, we have official confirmation of their functionality: the Joy-Cons can indeed operate in a "mouse mode." This innovative feature allows players to slide the Joy-Cons across flat surfaces and use the analog sticks to simulate left-click and right-click actions, much like a standard mouse. Additionally, gamers can use two Joy-Cons in mouse mode simultaneously—one in each hand—or combine one in standard mode with the other in mouse mode, offering versatile control options.

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The Nintendo Direct stream showcased the Joy-Con's mouse mode capabilities through a sports game reminiscent of Rocket League, called "Drag and Drive." This three-on-three basketball game features robot characters navigating wheelchair-style vehicles. To play, gamers must use two Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode to maneuver their characters around the court and attempt to score baskets.

The Joy-Con's mouse functionality sparked numerous theories among fans ever since its appearance in the reveal trailer, where the Joy-Cons were seen sliding around like PC mice. In an attempt to gather more information, we reached out to Firaxis, the developer behind Civilization 7, and received a cryptic response that only added to the speculation. Features like the mouse mode and the new C button have fueled discussions about the console over the past month, especially in response to criticisms that the Nintendo Switch 2 was playing it too "safe" compared to Nintendo's traditionally adventurous approach.

You can find all the details from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct right here.

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