Nintendo confirms Nintendo Switch 2 mouse functionality

Nintendo wowed us all by officially announcing the Nintendo Switch 2 in January, including a quick look at the Joy-Cons coming with the console, but now we've got a proper look at the console and how the mouse functionality works on the Joy-Con controllers. The Joy-Cons include mouse controls and gyroscopes, allowing you to grab and rotate items in certain games. You can test out the full range of movement in the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, which works as a game, tech demo, and hardware manual to explain all the new features on the Switch 2. The Joy-Cons for the Nintendo Switch 2 look similar to the original controllers in terms of shape, but as seen in the reveal trailer, the colorway is swapped, the casing now being black with a pop of color running down the side. Continue reading Nintendo confirms Nintendo Switch 2 mouse functionality MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: The best Switch games, The best upcoming Switch games, The best Switch RPGs

Apr 3, 2025 - 15:03
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Nintendo confirms Nintendo Switch 2 mouse functionality
Nintendo confirms Nintendo Switch 2 mouse functionality

Nintendo wowed us all by officially announcing the Nintendo Switch 2 in January, including a quick look at the Joy-Cons coming with the console, but now we've got a proper look at the console and how the mouse functionality works on the Joy-Con controllers.

The Joy-Cons include mouse controls and gyroscopes, allowing you to grab and rotate items in certain games. You can test out the full range of movement in the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour, which works as a game, tech demo, and hardware manual to explain all the new features on the Switch 2.

The Joy-Cons for the Nintendo Switch 2 look similar to the original controllers in terms of shape, but as seen in the reveal trailer, the colorway is swapped, the casing now being black with a pop of color running down the side.

MORE FROM POCKET TACTICS: The best Switch games, The best upcoming Switch games, The best Switch RPGs