The reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 has sparked intense speculation among fans, particularly about a fascinating feature shown in the trailer: the Joy-Cons' ability to function as mouse controllers. This innovative functionality has now been officially confirmed. The Joy-Cons can operate in "mouse mode," enabling players to slide them across flat surfaces and use the analog sticks to mimic a left-click and right-click, just like a standard mouse. Furthermore, players have the flexibility to use two Joy-Cons in mouse mode simultaneously, one in each hand, or pair one in standard mode with the other in mouse mode, offering a versatile gaming experience.
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During the Nintendo stream, the capabilities of the Joy-Con in mouse mode were showcased through a sports game titled "Drag and Drive." This game, reminiscent of Rocket League, features robot characters navigating in wheelchair-style vehicles in a three-on-three basketball setting. Players use two Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode to maneuver their characters across the levels and aim to score by sinking the ball into the basket.
The Joy-Con's mouse-like functionality, first hinted at in the reveal trailer, ignited fan theories and discussions. In an attempt to uncover more details, inquiries were made to Firaxis, the developer behind Civilization 7, resulting in a cryptic response that only fueled further speculation. This feature, alongside the new C button, has been central to conversations about the console, countering criticisms that the Nintendo Switch 2 might be playing it too "safe" compared to Nintendo's tradition of bold innovation.
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