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Minecraft Adds Joy‑Con 2 Mouse Controls in Switch 2 Closed Beta

Beta testers can use remappable Joy‑Con 2 mouse input with adjustable cursor and camera sensitivity, a step toward a wider rollout to all Switch 2 players.

Overview

  • The closed beta build reported by Nintendo Everything and Nintendo Life includes mouse-style controls that work with either the left or right Joy‑Con 2 on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Beta button mappings let players place blocks with ZL, break and select blocks with ZR, fly with A, and descend with B, and those mappings can be changed in the game settings.
  • The beta exposes adjustable cursor sensitivity and camera sensitivity so players can fine‑tune aim and look speed for Joy‑Con 2 mouse input.
  • Mojang’s Switch 2 edition still uses the Vibrant Visuals graphics pipeline and supports carrying over existing Switch worlds, and a limited-time upgrade path from the original Switch remains available.
  • The feature is currently limited to closed testers and has no firm release date, but the beta signals Mojang plans to deploy Joy‑Con 2 mouse controls to the full Switch 2 release in a future update, which could broaden control options and affect how players and creators use the platform.