Aside from the power, console gamers have often heard about the benefits of using mouse controls in games versus a standard controller. In shooters, the accuracy and speed of a mouse are hard to dispute when compared to a controller, even when they’re as good as the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller.
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Moreover, mouse controls are perfect for strategy games like Sid Meier’s: Civilization 7 – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening – Complete Edition. It’s also a great match for classic point-and-click adventure games like Blade Runner. This guide shows players how to use their Joy-Cons as a mouse controller in their games.
How To Use A Joy-Con Like A Mouse
The Switch 2 has new features that allow the Joy-Con 2 controllers to be used as a mouse with compatible games. Nintendo recommends attaching the Joy-Con 2 strap to allow for a smoother function across clean surfaces. Align the “+” or “-” symbols on the straps with the controller and push them together. You can then put the strap over your wrist and face the sensors down with your index finger on the R or L button to click the button and use the control stick to scroll up and down pages and menus with your thumbs.
How To Connect A USB Mouse & Keyboard To The Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 can connect a proper mouse and keyboard, in addition to allowing the Joy-Con 2s to function like a mouse. This setup works perfectly with shooters like Cyberpunk 2077 on the Switch 2, and you can utilize a keyboard to navigate your character around the game world. To connect a keyboard and mouse, first, place the Switch 2 in docked mode to play on a TV or monitor. Then, connect your keyboard and mouse to the two available USB ports on the side of the Switch 2’s dock. Once they are plugged in, you will be able to use these controls with compatible games.
Mouse-Compatible Nintendo Switch 2 Games
Here is a list of confirmed games (released and upcoming) that feature mouse compatibility on the Nintendo Switch 2:
- Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour
- Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster
- Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition
- Deltarune
- Hogwarts Legacy
- Kunitsu-Gami: Path of Goddess
- Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening – Complete Edition
- Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S
- Sid Meier’s Civilization 7
- Drag x Drive
- Game Builder Garage
- Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
- Mouse Work
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Brand
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Nintendo
- Operating System
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Proprietary
- Storage
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256GB internal / MicroSD
- Resolution
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1080p (handheld) / 4K (docked)
- App Store
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Nintendo eShop
- Wi-Fi
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Yes