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Switch 2 supports USB mouse controls, developer reveals (www.videogameschronicle.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by woelkchen@lemmy.world to c/games@lemmy.world

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He then plugged in a standard USB mouse, confirming that these can also be used with Switch 2 hardware. When the mouse is plugged in, a message on the screen shows that the mouse is connected and takes priority over the Joy-Con 2’s mouse controls.

Ryu then showed that it was possible to use the USB mouse with the right hand, but continue to use the left Joy-Con 2 with the left hand, meaning all the controller shortcuts are still available even when using a standard mouse.

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[–] lordnikon@lemmy.world 47 points 2 weeks ago

More support for all controls means better accessibility is always a good thing

[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 26 points 2 weeks ago

Good for them trying to catch up to the rest of the market

I'm done with giving Nintendo money tho

[–] grue@lemmy.world 23 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

MARIO PAINT 2 LETS GOOOOOOOOO

(Just kidding; I don't give ever Nintendo my money anymore.)

[–] drasglaf@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 weeks ago

You can always buy a used Switch 2 once it's hackable.

[–] TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.works 23 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

As soon as they showed the JoyCon mouse control I was hoping there would be support for standard mice. It still doesn't do anything to steer me toward a Switch 2 over a Steam Deck, but it's an excellent move for accessibility.

[–] woelkchen@lemmy.world -4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It still doesn’t do anything to steer me toward a Switch 2 over a Steam Deck

Who's claiming that giving away your Deck is a necessity?

[–] TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I don't have a Steam Deck yet. Given the choice between that and the Switch 2, at this point, I'm still going with the Steam Deck.

[+] woelkchen@lemmy.world -9 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

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[–] TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Your perspective is way off. It sounds like you're young, single (no kids, at least), and doing well for yourself. Which is great!

I have a pretty well-paying job, at least enough for my family and I to live comfortably. But I also have adult responsibilities, including taking care of said family. Sure, on paper, I could feasibly afford to get both, but there's no sense in getting two systems that--to my earlier point--seem to serve identical functions. Especially not when I'd also like to go out with my wife, prep a high schooler for college, help my younger child with severe special needs with everything he needs to thrive, sometimes go on vacation, do some other hobbies, responsibly maintain vehicles and things around the house, and so on. All that on top of purchasing frugally (every single piece of furniture in my living room, for example, we got secondhand for free).

So yes, it's very much an either/or decision for me, as it is for a lot of people.

[–] nekusoul@lemmy.nekusoul.de 7 points 2 weeks ago

On the other hand, I'll be curios how far Steam Input integration will go. Assuming these don't self-destruct every few weeks like the original Joy-cons, these might make a neat portable controller.

[–] alehel@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 weeks ago

I mean, Switch 1 also has keyboard and mouse support. Just not a lot of games support it.

[–] muusemuuse@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago

This could be the coolest thing I will never buy.

[–] Harvey656@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Cool. Still not buying it.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Ryu then showed that it was possible to use the USB mouse with the right hand, but continue to use the left Joy-Con 2 with the left hand

I've always felt like this would be the ultimate FPS setup. The aiming precision of the mouse, but using analog for movement

[–] Noite_Etion@lemmy.world -2 points 2 weeks ago

Wooooow.

Nintendo did it, they found the missing feature that will ensure great sales. How can I boycott Nintendo now, they have mouse support.