Nintendo has exciting news for Switch 2 users: you can now use the innovative Joy-Con mouse controls directly on the Home screen. Since the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, enthusiasts have been buzzing about the potential applications of the new Joy-Con's mouse functionality. Last month, we received official confirmation that these Joy-Con can indeed switch to a "mouse mode," allowing players to glide the controllers across surfaces and utilize the analog sticks to mimic left-click and right-click actions, just like a conventional mouse. What's more, you can pair two Joy-Con in mouse mode, using one in each hand, or mix one in standard mode with the other in mouse mode for versatile gameplay.
The latest development, showcased through the Nintendo Today app and shared on X/Twitter, reveals that the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls extend to navigating the Home menu on the Switch 2.
Nintendo Today demonstrated how the mouse controls will function on the Switch 2 home screen. pic.twitter.com/qpyCsxbGBM
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According to Nintendo, "If you place the Joy-Con 2 controller on a surface with the attachment side facing down, a cursor will appear on screen." They further explained, "To display the cursor, set the Joy-Con 2 on a table or flat surface and move it as shown. While using mouse controls, you can tilt the control stick to scroll through menus. Use mouse controls on the Home menu and in compatible software." When you want to revert to using the thumbstick, simply reposition the Joy-Con 2 horizontally.
While the full list of mouse-compatible games remains undisclosed, Nintendo has demonstrated the technology in action with Switch 2 editions of Mario Party Jamboree, Metroid Prime 4, and the wheelchair basketball game Drag x Drive.
The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is slated to launch on June 5. Pre-orders commenced on April 24, maintaining a price of $449.99, and they were met with overwhelming demand. For more details, check out IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.
