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With the official reveal of the mouse mode for the Switch 2's controllers there is the potential for so many classic games to flood the console.

Imagine what it could do with graphical adventure games, RTS games, management sims, etc.

We already know CIV VII will use the mouse, and I just hope this is just the beginning for a whole range of traditionally non-console games to finally make it to the platform.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

I was surprised to see that both left and right joycons have the mouse functionality. Was cool to see it in action with the wheelchair basketball game.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

RIP floors and tables.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago (5 children)

If you make a game that requires mouse control, then you can't play it when you're away from a desk.

But-

If you make a game that works well with either joycon or mouse, then no one will use the mouse.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

From the article:

Though the livestream demonstrated the Joy-Con 2’s mouse function on flat surfaces, a press release shared by Nintendo to Business Wire confirms that sliding the Joy-Con 2 controllers over a pair of pants will also work.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

The Legion did this and it was stupid. This is just a gimmick at best.

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