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Nintendo Switch 2 Adds USB Mouse Support for Enhanced Gameplay Options

Developers confirm seamless integration of standard wired USB mice, offering new control possibilities for select games on the upcoming console.

Overview

  • Koei Tecmo's Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening CE demonstrates Switch 2's support for standard USB mice, with connected mice taking priority over Joy-Con 2 controls.
  • Players can seamlessly switch between Joy-Con 2's built-in mouse functionality and USB mice during gameplay, enhancing flexibility and precision.
  • The Joy-Con 2's optical mouse mode is activated via the SL button, with additional shortcuts available for smoother gameplay in supported titles.
  • Nintendo has not yet confirmed support for wireless mice or USB keyboards, leaving questions about broader peripheral compatibility.
  • Mouse support is expected to expand the appeal of strategy and simulation games on the Switch 2, potentially attracting PC gamers to the platform.