With a first look at the Switch 2, Nintendo practically confirmed a longstanding rumor: the Switch 2 would have mouse functionality in its Joy-Con. So what could such a feature be used for? We have ...

There’s a lot to talk about since the Switch 2 reveal, and one of the jokey-but-not questions from many folks is: Will the Switch 2 mouse work on my pants? Which makes sense! Rarely are we doing ...

The Nintendo Switch 2 isn't even out yet, and you can already invalidate one of the console's new innovations with one neat trick. During the big Switch 2 reveal Direct, we got a look at some ...

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One of the coolest features of the Switch 2 is its Joy-Con 2's mouse mode, adding PC-controls and functionality to the already verstile handheld. However, some users find the Joy-Con 2's thin design ...

Nintendo’s Switch 2 has exactly one weird and exciting new feature: The Joy-Con 2 can be used like a mouse. And it works well — even on pants! But only a few titles so far have confirmed support for ...

One of the more interesting aspects of the Nintendo Switch 2 that was shown during its big Nintendo Direct deepdive was the option to use the new Joy-Cons as mouse inputs by turning them on their ...

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Nintendo has confirmed players will be able to use the Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse controls on the Home screen. Ever since the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, fans have speculated on the use of the new Joy-Con's ...

Animal Crossing: New Horizons has received its Nintendo Switch 2 update which adds a ton of new features including Joy-Con 2 mouse controls. This new form of input lets players use the right-hand ...

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