Ever since the Nintendo Switch 2 was unveiled, fans have been buzzing with excitement over a subtle yet intriguing feature from the trailer: the Joy-Cons. The speculation centered around their potential use as mouse controllers, similar to those used on PCs, due to their distinctive movements shown in the trailer. Now, we have the official word on their functionality: the Joy-Cons can operate in "mouse mode." This innovative feature allows players to glide the Joy-Cons across flat surfaces and utilize the analog sticks to mimic left-click and right-click actions, much like a conventional mouse. Furthermore, gamers can use two Joy-Cons in mouse mode simultaneously, either one in each hand or with one in standard mode and the other in mouse mode, offering a versatile and immersive gaming experience.
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The Nintendo Direct stream showcased the capabilities of the Joy-Con in mouse mode through a dynamic 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. To play, gamers use two Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode to maneuver their characters around the court and aim to score by sinking the ball into the basket.
The Joy-Con's mouse-like functionality sparked widespread theorizing among fans, particularly after the initial reveal trailer depicted the Joy-Cons sliding in a manner akin to PC mice. In our quest for more details, we reached out to Firaxis, the developer behind Civilization 7, but received an enigmatic response. This feature, along with the new C button, has fueled extensive discussions about the console over the past month, countering criticisms that the Nintendo Switch 2 was playing it "safe" and not embodying Nintendo's typically adventurous spirit.
For a comprehensive overview of all the announcements made during today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, be sure to check out the full coverage here.
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