Nintendo Switch 2's Joy-Con Controllers Officially Have Mouse Functionality — Here's What They Can Do

Ever since the unveiling of the Nintendo Switch 2, fans have been buzzing with excitement over a subtle yet intriguing detail from the trailer: the Joy-Cons. Speculation ran wild about their potential use as mouse controllers, reminiscent of a PC setup, based on how they were shown moving. Now, the mystery has been officially resolved: The Joy-Cons indeed feature a "mouse mode," enabling players to glide them across flat surfaces and utilize the analog sticks to mimic left-click and right-click actions, much like a traditional mouse. Moreover, gamers have the flexibility to use two Joy-Cons in mouse mode at the same time, either one in each hand or one in standard mode paired with another in mouse mode, opening up a multitude of gameplay possibilities.

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The Nintendo stream showcased the capabilities of the Joy-Con in mouse mode through a dynamic sports game reminiscent of Rocket League, titled "Drag and Drive." This three-on-three basketball game features robot characters maneuvering in wheelchair-style vehicles, controlled by two Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode to navigate the court and score goals.

The Joy-Con mouse feature sparked intense speculation ever since it was hinted at in the reveal trailer, where the Joy-Cons were seen sliding in a manner similar to PC mice. In an attempt to gather more insights, inquiries were made to Firaxis, the developers behind Civilization 7, but the response was intriguingly cryptic. This feature, along with the introduction of the new C button, has fueled discussions about the Nintendo Switch 2 over the past month, countering criticisms that the console was playing it "safe" and not living up to Nintendo's reputation for innovation.

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