Ever since the Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, fans have been buzzing with excitement over a small but intriguing detail from the trailer: the Joy-Cons. The speculation centered around their potential use as mouse controllers, similar to those on a PC, based on how they were shown moving in the trailer. Now, we have official confirmation on their functionality: the Joy-Cons can operate in "mouse mode," enabling players to slide them across flat surfaces. This mode allows the use of analog sticks to simulate left-click and right-click actions, mimicking a standard mouse. What's more, gamers can use two Joy-Cons in mouse mode simultaneously, one in each hand, or pair one in standard mode with the other in mouse mode, offering versatile control options.
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The Nintendo stream showcased the Joy-Con's mouse mode capabilities through a sports game reminiscent of Rocket League, featuring robot characters using wheelchair-style vehicles. Named "Drag and Drive," this game is a thrilling three-on-three basketball match where players maneuver their characters using two Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode to navigate the arena and score baskets.
The Joy-Con's mouse-like functionality was hinted at in the initial reveal trailer, where the controllers were seen sliding around like PC mice. This sparked widespread theorizing among fans. In an attempt to gather more information, we reached out to Firaxis, the developers behind Civilization 7, and received a cryptic response that only fueled further speculation. Features like the mouse mode and the new C button have been key topics of discussion over the past month, countering critiques that the Nintendo Switch 2 was playing it too "safe" compared to Nintendo's typically bold innovations.
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