Nintendo Switch 2 will support USB mice

Nintendo Switch 2 It is confirmed that it supports the USB mouse at the start for Nobunaga Ambition: Awakening Complete EditionOne of the platform games. This means that Nintendo Switch 2 will be able to select between peripheral Joy-Con and USB for using mouse controls in at least one supported game.

The control agents used to play the console were criticized for the lack of accuracy offered for a long time, especially when playing genres such as the first person shooters. To resolve this deficiency, Nintendo has integrated the mouse controls into Joy-Con, the removable drivers associated with the highly expected switch 2. It is one of the key highlights of the Japanese giant system and allows players to use one of two joy to mimic the input-like-in. Although this particular functionality is now set up to be available with switch 2, the console manufacturer has been shown to keep the opportunity to use an external USB mouse if it wants it, at least for one running title.

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In a recent game video for Nobunaga Ambition: Awakening Complete EditionKoei Tecmo rep showed how to play a strategic Switch 2 game with a USB mouse. He stated that the mouse took precedence in the game as soon as it is connected, with the challenge of the left screen confirming the connection. As shown in the demonstration, players will be able to replace smoothly between USB peripheral and Joy-Con, with the cursor in the game changed on the basis of which one is used. In addition, the clip also revealed the ability to use USB and Joy-Con 2 in the game at the same time, which could be useful in some scenarios. In the case of this particular game, Switch 2 players can opt for accurate navigation mouse and can quickly access the user interface elements on the screen using the Joy-Con 2 buttons.

Nintendo Switch 2 works with USB mice, like its predecessor

It is worth noting that support for USB mice is not something new for Nintendo, because the original switch also offered this function, albeit only in selected titles. A handful of switches, from Earthquake on FactorioThey are compatible not only with the mouse, but also the keyboard peripherals via USB connection. Since Switch 2 has now been confirmed that it supports the mouse in the above game, it may be fair to think that a hybrid console can also work with a USB keyboard, at least in some games.

The Joy-Con 2-like features are one of the aspects that DEVS discussed about interesting options. Recently, the Red CD Project also shared how unique Switch 2 controls would fit into it Cyberpunk 2077He plays, revealing that the player could rock his katans in the game using Joy-Con 2 movement controls.

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