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Nintendo has officially confirmed the innovative 'mouse mode' for Switch 2 Joy-Cons, ending weeks of fan speculation. This new functionality lets players slide controllers across surfaces like computer mice while using analog sticks for left/right clicks. The system supports dual-mode operation – either two mouse-style Joy-Cons simultaneously or one traditional and one mouse-controlled setup.
Drag and Drive Demonstration
The Nintendo Direct showcased this feature through 'Drag and Drive', a 3v3 wheelchair basketball game inspired by Rocket League. Players maneuver robotic athletes by sliding both Joy-Cons in mouse mode across surfaces, with physical movements translating directly to in-game actions.
This reveal confirms gameplay theories sparked by Joy-Con movements in the initial trailer. When queried about potential Civilization 7 integration, Firaxis developers offered only enigmatic responses, further fueling speculation. Alongside the new C-button functionality, these innovations counter criticisms that Switch 2 plays things too conservatively versus Nintendo's typically bold hardware experiments.
Explore all announcements from today's Nintendo Switch 2 Direct for complete details on these game-changing controller features.
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