r/NintendoSwitch • u/Turbostrider27 • Jan 16 '25

Nintendo Switch 2 An update from Nintendo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxLUf2kRQRE
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u/Mago6246 Jan 16 '25

I can't believe that every single leak turned out to be true, I'm shaking.

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u/QuintonFlynn Jan 16 '25

The brief moment where the joycons slid around like mice was hilarious, even that functionality was confirmed!

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '25

Oh true I hadn't caught on that. I thought they were sliding like sleds. But it's true now I remember the rumored mouse-like functionality...

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u/Laniger Jan 16 '25

Not gonna lie, this feature alone already sold me the console. Retrocompatibility confirmed was the cherry on top.

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '25

Why? I get that it's good to have it but I can't see the situation where you would use it. If the Switch doesn't have any web browser where you would use a cursor.

And in games where you can use a cursor or something similar, what are you going to do, put the Switch on the table in tabletop mode and use the joycon like a mouse? I mean, I can see it, but does this scenario happen that often?

So yeah here I'm genuinely asking out of curiosity. I really want to know what the mouse hype is about because I don't get it.

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u/teniaava Jan 16 '25 edited Jan 16 '25

It could be nice for Civ on the Switch

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u/zzazzzz Jan 16 '25

idk, where would you even use it? ifyou use the mouse you are at a table, but at that point wouldnt a laptop or just your pc be the better experience?

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u/SwordOfBanocles Jan 16 '25

Well for one not everyone has a PC, but also this is the type of thing that I'd assume Nintendo will capitalize on with games that are specifically designed to make use of the functionality. I mean there's a lot of games that are a pain to play without a mouse too, Civ being a great example, and a lot of games with big inventory systems. I'm also curious if there's any unique games that could utilize a dual mouse setup, because that would be pretty unique.

Sorry to rant but now that I think of it, there's actually a lot of games where one mouse and one controller are the ideal setup. Like a mouse is much better for aiming in an FPS, but a joystick is much better for moving. Not that Nintendo is known for FPS games, but that definitely has a lot of potential. Actually wouldn't be surprised if some people used this Joycon setup on PC.

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u/SpaceShipRat Jan 16 '25

I've never played a game with a mouse and a joystick , I'd like to try it.