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The Switch 2's Mouse Controls Are Nintendo at Its Most Playful

Nintendo announced that the Switch 2's Joy-Cons can function as a mouse, with functionality demonstrated on April 2.
Hands-On experiences revealed that the Joy-Cons' mouse mode is effective in games like Metroid Prime 4, providing natural aiming but lacking auto-lock mechanics.
Concerns about physical discomfort from the thinner Joy-Cons and their button placement were noted, but this feature offers potential for exciting future developments like emulation.
The mouse mode may enhance gameplay experiences, but developers need to support it for its success.

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The Switch 2 Contains Nintendo's Best Innovation Since The Wii

Shannon Liao/InverseWe’ve known that something was up with the Switch 2’s Joy-Cons for a long time now. But even after Nintendo basically confirmed that the Switch 2 would incorporate mouse functionality right into its diminutive controllers, I erred on the side of skepticism. Could the Switch actually replicate one of the most universal ways people play games into their console in such a novel way?After some hands-on time with the Switch 2 play…

1 day ago·United States

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I Got to Play the Nintendo Switch 2: Big Screen, High Frame Rates, Finally 4K!

I spent hours with the Switch 2 and its new mouse-enabled Joy-Cons for a chance to play Metroid Prime 4, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and more. Cramped hands be damned, it felt good.

2 days ago·United States

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The Switch 2's Mouse Controls Are Nintendo at Its Most Playful

I tried the Switch 2's mouse controls with Metroid Prime 4 and Mario Party Jamboree, and fell in love.

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Polygon

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Using the Switch 2’s Joy-Con mouse is only kinda like using a mouse

Nintendo announced its Switch 2 Joy-Cons could be used as a mouse — in either hand, even — during its Switch 2 Direct on April 2. Mice and other pointers have been aiding in making certain game movements more precise for decades, so the idea of a console-based mouse is tempting, if it’s implemented well. During a hands-on event in New York Wednesday, I was able to test the Joy-Cons’ mouse mode on a few different gameplay experiences specificall…

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All the Nintendo Switch 2 Rumors That Came True, Plus the Many That Didn’t

Sorry for those who hoped for a $400 handheld, but at least the Nintendo Switch 2 includes mouse control JoyCons.

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I played over a dozen games on the Switch 2 — and I have a surprise favorite so far

I played new Switch 2 games for an entire day, and here's why Drag X Drive ended up being my surprising favorite title since it uses the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.

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