Following this morning's Nintendo Switch 2 unveiling, rumors suggesting Joy-Con functionality as a mouse seem increasingly plausible.
The reveal trailer shows detached Joy-Cons placed attachment-side down on a surface. They connect to connectors with seemingly flat bottoms and move across the surface like a mouse on a mousepad. A possible slider pad is visible on one connector, further supporting this theory.
Pre-reveal speculation centered on an internal Joy-Con sensor, similar to those in computer mice. However, Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed this feature or its implications. Fans envision uses in mouse-and-keyboard-centric games like Civilization, while others anticipate innovative applications within Nintendo's first-party titles. The possibilities remain open.
While much about potential Switch 2 mouse support (and the new Joy-Con button's function) remains unknown, several details are confirmed: the system's name (Nintendo Switch 2), its 2025 release, and an upcoming Mario Kart title. Backward compatibility with the original Switch is also guaranteed, with further software announcements slated for an April Direct. Stay updated on all our Nintendo Switch 2 coverage here.
