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[Guardian Monkey]

First thoughts, this is silly.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

This would be the platform to get Halo MCC if they’re true. Mouse aiming is the only reason I even have a gaming PC at this point.

 

[whyman]

Looks horrible to drag around. But if it means I can hook up a keyboard and mouse. Sure!

 

[od-chan]

You see a console advertised with a kickstand and you still cannot imagine it used on a flat surface?

I can't imagine using it comfortably, no. Kickstand and stuff is nice for airplanes or whatever, not for playing civ or anything with a mouse.

 

[Soapbox Killer]

I don't think it's lubed or anything. Just provides stability. Then again Switch 1 also has that.

You mean the thing to press the shoulder buttons easier? This does not appear to be in the same vein as adding the agronomics to the joycon.

I'm curious about what plans Nintendo has for that extra USB-C.

EGPU while docked (pulled firmly outta my ass)




keyboards for when its in tabletop mode? it's a good question


OR


This version of the Switch doesn't need the dock to output to a tv (like steamdeck and other handheld PC) and you can usb-c to HDMI out from the top and still charge the device from the bottom.

OR

its for USB headphones

 

[FoxMcChief]

Won’t knock it until I try it.

 

[Buggy Loop]

This is still technically a rumour but based on the trailer we saw, I think it's very much confirmed that the switch will have an optical sensor allowing for traiditonal mouse support. This is based on the movements of the joycons sliding all over the place.

and well this.

Fantastic news all around right?

So let's look at it.
Both the joycons will have 6 inputs each unless I'm missing something obviously:
The 4 face buttons, ZR/L or R/R and the thumbstick pressed in. I'm ignoring the analog stick itself of course.

My question is. What craziness will Nintendo have in store with this feature? Some members mentioned a Fire Emblem with mouse controls.

It certainly might open itself up to more PC ports but I suppose there is a lack of inputs like a keyboard would have but when you open it up to perhaps using both joycon controllers for one player and having access to 12 inputs? Could be a game changer.

I'm thinking for an FPS it could be something.
Could the new Call of Duty take advantage of this?
Could there is a mode in Metroid Prime 4 specifically for this?

I have to believe they have something more in mind for this than merely a new Wario Ware with mini games or a new Mario paint.
Or is it just an easier way to get around their Nintendo Eshop

I think honestly there is massive potential in this control scheme. It could replace gyro as the preferred way to play Splatoon and then some.
What do you think? I would definetly like to hear more about this.

The most exciting thing in all this for me is not the mouse feature but that probably the bumpers will be touch sensitive.

Imagine changing weapons or items on a wheel menu by sliding the bumper. I want it.

 

[Zacfoldor]

Wait, really!? I've wanted M+K support on consoles for years man. Diablo 4 on this? Yesssss.

 

[Hookshot]

So I guess they will have an actual mouse to buy, like the normal Pro controller.

I'd replay Red Alert/2 if I could on it.

 

[kevboard]

interesting in the trailer also:

the C button has no C label... it's fully blank here

 

[MayauMiao]

I think Nintendo will release a proper add on for the Joycon to make it feel like a proper mouse.

By having a guarantee mouse support on Switch 2, it will probably will convince other devs to fully implement mouse control for their games instead of half ass it.

 

[BlackTron]

and where do i use that mouse? on my fucking lap?

 

[Big Baller]

and where do i use that mouse? on my fucking lap?

Already sold out

 

[SmokedMeat]

I mentioned the attachments, look at arthand's post (#11).

Oh interesting. Definitely would be great for moving a cursor around, but I’m not sure about how well those buttons will work with it.
Cool feature nonetheless.

 

[StreetsofBeige]

Unless the game uses only one joycon as a mouse and that's it (and there's some buttons on it you can use like your thumb), I dont see how it can be comfortably teamed up with the other joycon as the button presser (like using it for functions like left handed keyboard usage).

Try playing a shooter using both hands with a mouse in each hand. Especially when the Switch 2 would have the joycons point up on the thin side.

 

[HYDE]

terrible ergonomy if true.

What if the can be inserted into a joycon controller type mold, that’s shaped like a mouse? Not a feature I personally care for but it could be done…also 3rd party accessories.

 

[bundylove]

Thought this is first and foremost a portable system??

 

[Buggy Loop]

and where do i use that mouse? on my fucking lap?

on a nice smooth girlfriend ass of course

 

[lh032]

would be funny if switch boy is the winner on top of PCMR in COD competition.

 

[Dick Jones]

and where do i use that mouse? on my fucking lap?

 

[lh032]

on a nice smooth girlfriend ass of course

gf with a flatass? HELL NAW

 

[Buggy Loop]

gf with a flatass? HELL NAW

Follow the curves. Optic sensors don't care.

 

[BlackTron]

gf with a flatass? HELL NAW

Too worried about headshots and not worried enough about headshots

 

[Saber]

I don't think this is confirmed?
This is a goddang rumor.

 

[Moses85]

This will be fantastic for Mario Maker 3.

 

[Holammer]

Unless the game uses only one joycon as a mouse and that's it (and there's some buttons on it you can use like your thumb), I dont see how it can be comfortably teamed up with the other joycon as the button presser (like using it for functions like left handed keyboard usage).

Try playing a shooter using both hands with a mouse in each hand. Especially when the Switch 2 would have the joycons point up on the thin side.

Suppose it work work/feel like this PS3 era third party controller.

 

[Buggy Loop]

Lol… people knock PC for desk play, but Nintendrones: “OMGGGGZZZ REVOLUTIONARY”

Triggered much? You're post #14. Who above you is even saying its revolutionary? Are those peoples in the room with you?

 

[BlackTron]

How about useing paper and colored pencils instead?

I swear to God when I read this I heard the bomb/crash sound effect from Mario Paint in my mind

 

[ssringo]

Nice of Nintendo to finally invent the mouse so the rest of us can realize how great they actually are!

 

[Elitro]

I doubt it can be used for shooters. Can you imagine the nightmare having to separate player pools into using mouse or not?

 

[TintoConCasera]

Nice, although for the couch I'd prefer the wii motion controls.

It's a nice thing to have. Metroid Prime or even DOOM could play much better with this.

 

[BlackTron]

I'm hopeful this feature means more games have mouse support baked-in and therefore also accept a kb/m plugged in.

Select games currently allow it on Switch 1 like Fortnite. If this is a thing hopefully that number goes up. If it's locked-down and you are required to use the joycon, that's going to make many Switch games less frustrating but not exactly a second coming thing for me.

 

[Anthony Soprano]

If you want to play with a mouse, get a PC. Nothing beats it in accuracy, polling rate, etc.

I'm sure we'll be able to emulate Switch 2's Mario Kart 8 Part 3 with the new mouse function on PC in a new emulator with better visuals in 2025 using your PC mouse for enhanced movement.

 

[EviLore]

Gamestop bundle idea:

 

[BlackTron]

Thought this is first and foremost a portable system??

A portable system that allows you to play Civ 6 with a control stick

And then come home, dock, and end your eternal suffering

 

[rodrigolfp]

and where do i use that mouse? on my fucking lap?

Same place couch/mattress/chair gamers use it.

 

[BlackTron]

In before 3D printed joycon mice shells

Leading to third party printed joycon mice shells

 

[Alexios]

It's cool but probably an optional scheme, if at all supported, for 99% of games. Since the system is heavily portable and TV sofa mouse style gameplay is hardly convenient for most people's setup. Nothing like the gimmick of other systems like Wii that focused on theirs. Even for optional T/FPS play it's probably not great since you lose access to many buttons with it. So it's really gonna be mostly for the few games that decide to focus on this method and are limited/elevated by it. Still neat I guess and they probably have some cool ideas for it but yeah. For T/FPS better to support mkb.

Edit: ok so actually you could probably press all face buttons reasonably conveniently when using it as mouse on the right hand/joycon so maybe it'll actually work for FPS too, Idk. But not great for left handers with that analog stick placement, if the sticks were symmetrical then it could work better.

I don't know about people saying the bumper (L/R) is touch sensitive to use as scroll wheel, if you're holding it on your right hand for example the bumper would be primary/left click and the trigger the right click so it can't be the bumper that is touch sensitive for scroll wheel use, or we all re-learn.

 

[SScorpio]

I'm doing the hot take that you are reading way too much into that. The attachment is just to attach the new joycons to the wrist straps so they don't end up embedded into your TV while playing the Switch Sports with extra waggle.

 

[HogIsland]

Switch 1 has regular bluetooth and usb. You don't need to turn your game system into The Homer to support mouse control.

 

[Brakum]

To only be utilized properly in select Nintendo developed games.

i bet games like civ would totally support this

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Thought this is first and foremost a portable system??

Why would you think that?

 

[Brakum]

Doubt it. I think it was a cute animation of the joycons racing to the Switch 2.

I can’t imagine that trigger making for a good “mouse button”, which are supposed to be clicky.

Pictures of the underside show that the joycons have something that clearly looks like a mouse sensor. Could be something else but i cant really think of anything.

 

[rodrigolfp]

If you want to play with a mouse, play wherever it works.

Ftfy.

 

[Gambit2483]

Would this work best for Computer based games like

Baldurs Gate 3
Civilization
RTS
Sims

I'm sure lots of Computer genre Devs are most excited for this feature

 

[DryvBy]

In the Tron'ish sequence where two controllers slide across the table with an attachment, that's clearly mouse functionality being shown.
Seems like a no-brainer for a next-gen Splatoon game.

Will MS & Sony scramble to implement similar solutions, or just encourage more m+kb controls in games?

Uh dude, almost every shooter has mkb on console now.

 

[justiceiro]

The one thing that got me confused is that both joycons have this feature. Double mouse control? Left handed people redeemed?

Anyway, yes guys, you can use mouses on your lap, specially the wireless. You all survived trackpad and the minuscule nature of joycons, you will survive this too.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

and where do i use that mouse? on my fucking lap?

There's an Ashley furniture about 15 miles from my house. I heard they have flat surfaces there you can buy. PM me and I'll smoke signal you the coordinates.

 

[Trilobit]

and where do i use that mouse? on my fucking lap?

Us PS5 gamers will finally get use of our consoles!

 

[SmokedMeat]

Pictures of the underside show that the joycons have something that clearly looks like a mouse sensor. Could be something else but i cant really think of anything.

I should go back and edit that post. Someone else pointed it out too, and yeah - looks like a mouse.