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[Mephisto40]

I'm guessing this will be used by the operating system, possible the first few first party games released, and then quickly forgotten about

 

[MrCunningham]

I'm guessing this will be used by the operating system, possible the first few first party games released, and then quickly forgotten about

EA should release a C&C collection for the Switch 2. use the mouse... League of Legends switch 2 edition?

 

[Emedan]

Paradox grand strategy games more or less only use the mouse so that would be a perfect fit.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

NintenGOAT!!!!!!

 

[buenoblue]

Who the fuck wants to play with a mouse in 2025

 

[Dr.Morris79]

Lol… people knock PC for desk play

That's a new one on me. Is this a Gen Z thing?

 

[chakadave]

It is an option. I'm ok with all the options. I just want the option of an analog trigger so I can buy some racing games on the thing.

 

[kevboard]

It is an option. I'm ok with all the options. I just want the option of an analog trigger so I can buy some racing games on the thing.

the Switch 1 does support analog triggers on a system level. Developers simply need to support them and third party manufacturers can add them to their controllers.

I'm pretty sure that Fast RMX on Switch supports analog triggers for example. but I haven't tried it myself... I do have an 8bitdo SF30 Pro, I should check if it's actually supported on that

 

[chakadave]

the Switch 1 does support analog triggers on a system level. Developers simply need to support them and third party manufacturers can add them to their controllers.

I'm pretty sure that Fast RMX on Switch supports analog triggers for example. but I haven't tried it myself... I do have an 8bitdo SF30 Pro, I should check if it's actually supported on that

Yeah I know its "supported" but it seems weird. And not a lot of games support it. I just want FZero GX,. They literally can't make that release without Gamecube like triggers.

 

[ReyBrujo]

It's kind of the opposite. Nintendo is copycatting Lenovo here.

Hands-on: The Lenovo Legion Go can turn one of its controllers into a gaming mouse. Wait, what?

Lenovo's massive new handheld PC is more than just a chonky Nintendo Switch.

www.pcgamer.com

Wonder if Lenovo will try something against Nintendo...

 

[kevboard]

Yeah I know its "supported" but it seems weird. And not a lot of games support it. I just want FZero GX,. They literally can't make that release without Gamecube like triggers.

I mean, they can, just adjusted in some ways.
also the GameCube adapters are still a thing, and I think some Switch games only support analog triggers through GameCube controllers.

 

[onQ123]

Table games will be cool with this setup actually

 

[cireza]

Some members mentioned a Fire Emblem with mouse controls.

Fantastic. This series will finally be playable ! Can't wait to enjoy this on the couch.

 

[DJ12]

you need to insert the joycon into some gliding stuffs

Copying someone's good idea, but doing so incredibly poorly. It's the Nintendo way.

I bet in 3 years they sue lenovo for making a removable hand controller that has a mouse 'mode'.

 

[AJUMP23]

Interesting, but I wonder what they will make me do in a game that I am not really sure I want to do. Drag and Drop for Mario Super Mushrooms

 

[tr1p1ex]

I'm guessing this will be used by the operating system, possible the first few first party games released, and then quickly forgotten about

I don't see any reason it would be used for the OS judging from the Switch OS. What would be the need?

Mouse control not exactly a gimmick either so a lot more potential for it being used long term especially in pc ports.

 

[Soapbox Killer]

Interesting, but I wonder what they will make me do in a game that I am not really sure I want to do. Drag and Drop for Mario Super Mushrooms

Super Mario Maker 3 with mouse support is worth it alone.

We already know Call of Duty is on it so there is also that.

All the ARPG isometric games that play better with a mouse will benefit from this as well.

Also Mario + rabbis and other tactics and RTS games.

 

[Perrott]

Civilization VII. Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition.

 

[Crayon]

I was just talking to my kids about mario paint. This would make my day.

You didn't tell them about trying to draw naked ladies because we had no porn, did you?

 

[ResilientBanana]

You didn't tell them about trying to draw naked ladies because we had no porn, did you?

If you don't plant the seed, the seed won't grow.

 

[S0ULZB0URNE]

M&KB accuracy with aim assist in Call of Duty

They don't work good together.

 

[Hudo]

Splatoon 4 with mouse controls will be crazy.

 

[ebevan91]

DOS2 is already on Switch, so I guess you could use that as a mouse now for it. Maybe BG3 for Switch 2 if the hardware is powerful enough?

 

[Danjin44]

I’m mostly hoping it also comes with pro controller, I can’t see myself using “mouse” controller much.

 

[Robb]

I’m mostly hoping it also comes with pro controller, I can’t see myself using “mouse” controller much.

I have zero doubts about that. Nintendo loves selling us controllers and peripherals.

Watch them make tons of overpriced Switch 2 mousepads themed after Mario/Zelda etc. as well.

 

[Maogp]

In the official trailer, at 1:09 when the analogs move they make a noise that sounds just like mechanical resistance and I'm reminded of the patent that talked about force feedback

https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20230280850

 

[lachesis]

Metroid Prime 4 with thumb stick movement + mouse aiming. I'm down for it!

Figuring out where to find the flat surface on my couch is another matter though. . Maybe I'll get one of those keyboard/mouse rest board for the couch thing.

 

[RCX]

So, to do this I have to be playing at a desk or table? Couch gaming and mouse controls have always been, and always will be, shit.

I guess Nintendo always need some form of gimmick.

 

[Astray]

Darn thats awesome. Haven't looked properly into the Legion Go.

Doesn't look all that comfy but will make for a cool portable setup. Might get the second one when it releases.

I'm personally saving up for a Legion Go 2 with a Z2 Extreme, which looks awesome tbh.

Sounds decent for tabletop here. I have a really hard time seeing how this would work well when playing on the couch though.

Hoping for the best. Potentially it sounds perfect for stuff like Metroid Prime 4 and Splatoon.

It's a nice idea to have tbh.

Nintendo will probably leverage it in specific odd ways that turn out to be fun tho.

Wonder if Lenovo will try something against Nintendo...

If the Switch 2 comes in at $450, then it will enter direct comparisons with the Legion Go S with Steam OS, which is $500, has a great UI, strong Steam Library, and supposedly is as powerful as an Ally X.

 

[fart town usa]

You play Mario Kart 9 by physically placing the Joycons on the floor and racing them like they’re Hot Wheels cars

Man, I'm down. I was playing with micro machines the other week with my buddy's 2 year old. I forgot how much fun that stuff is! Lol. Making ramps and shit, "CAR CRASH!!" good times.

 

[ReyBrujo]

If the Switch 2 comes in at $450, then it will enter direct comparisons with the Legion Go S with Steam OS, which is $500, has a great UI, strong Steam Library, and supposedly is as powerful as an Ally X.

I meant, regarding the mouse implementation. Doubt Nintendo copied it but well, patents are usually broad.

 

[RoboFu]

Does that make PC mouse a "GIMMICK" as well?

 

[Ribi]

I can see th input lag already as the frames hit lower numbers than the calibrated dpi

 

[intheinbetween]

If this is true then those joycons might be the most uncomfortable mice ever

 

[Spukc]

If this is true then those joycons might be the most uncomfortable mice ever

no u

 

[Hudo]

Does that make PC mouse a "GIMMICK" as well?

It was actually seen as a gimmick by some groups of people when it first hit the market. These groups still exist, but have shrunk in size significantly. The "Keyboard & Command line Purists". They overlap a lot with Emacs and Vim users.

 

[Dacvak]

If this is true then those joycons might be the most uncomfortable mice ever

You just have to duct tape two of them together, then it’ll feel great.

 

[Astray]

I meant, regarding the mouse implementation. Doubt Nintendo copied it but well, patents are usually broad.

The mechanisms are entirely different (Lenovo requires an additional included magnetic piece to be attached) so I don't anticipate that to happen.

 

[SHAKEZ]

Etrian Odyssey is finally BACK!

 

[Arsic]

Can someone leak the launch line up?

 

[ADiTAR]

Can someone leak the launch line up?

MKX, Eternal Darkness, F-Zero G-One.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

Man, I'm down. I was playing with micro machines the other week with my buddy's 2 year old. I forgot how much fun that stuff is! Lol. Making ramps and shit, "CAR CRASH!!" good times.

And the way you boost is by making “vroom vroom” sounds into the Joycon microphone

 

[Trilobit]

And the way you boost is by making “vroom vroom” sounds into the Joycon microphone

To brake you make an "Eeeehheeeeeh eeeeeh" sound.

 

[Buggy Loop]

The long standing 2015 mouse wheel patent. Now I think they'll just make it touch sensitive.

In fact, this video is fucking insane looking back at it, Sakurai wanted mouse scroll wheel since Super smash bros melee on gamecube.



Seems like now he'll have his wish.

I'm more excited to get games ala Kid Icarus uprising which was with stylus on 3DS. I hope we see more of that. On-rail shooters with mouse, yes.

Star Fox... omg.

It's kind of the opposite. Nintendo is copycatting Lenovo here.

Hands-on: The Lenovo Legion Go can turn one of its controllers into a gaming mouse. Wait, what?

Lenovo's massive new handheld PC is more than just a chonky Nintendo Switch.

www.pcgamer.com

This is gonna show my age..

I mean...

The "copy" factor in the balance between Lenovo making joycons vs Nintendo making their joycons having a mouse mode is heavily titled towards a joycon ripoff here. But ok. Lenovo's solution is at the bottom of the "joycon". More like holding a dildo.

 

[Trilobit]

Some seem concerned about how uncomfortable mouse mode will be, but for my usage it will be good enough. For example on train trips or when I want to design some clothes in Animal Crossing. So I don't see myself using that mode more than a few hours at a time at most, but it's nice to have the option. And there'll most likely be third-party shells to make it more comfortable for those who need it.

 

[Buggy Loop]

Some seem concerned about how uncomfortable mouse mode will be, but for my usage it will be good enough. For example on train trips or when I want to design some clothes in Animal Crossing. So I don't see myself using that mode more than a few hours at a time at most, but it's nice to have the option. And there'll most likely be third-party shells to make it more comfortable for those who need it.

Pick the right joycon now and try

Imagine a longer, wider, higher one now for this one and a more solid wide base (with that mouse glide we see in trailer) compared to having it hold on the joycon rails.

Most comfortable mouse ever? No. I would not work on that. Good enough for mario maker, mario paint, Star Fox, shooters? Yea I think so.

Hell, maybe switch will simply accept a bluetooth mouse for those who want more comfort. What's holding them from doing that? Games that support mouse feature should absolutely be compatible with any bluetooth mouse.

 

[John Bilbo]

I don't like it. I'd rather they went with three dimensional gyro, dual screens or 3D screen over this.

 

[Tams]

Cool and all, but why didn't they hit up Wacom and get a stylus in there too?

 

[Minsc]

Cool and all, but why didn't they hit up Wacom and get a stylus in there too?

It'll definitely have touch/stylus support on games that enable it!

There's no way it's not a touch screen.

 

[Tams]

It'll definitely have touch/stylus support on games that enable it!

There's no way it's not a touch screen.

I mean a proper stylus, with pressure, tilt, rotation, and palm rejection, not a 'dumb' stylus (where the tip rips within weeks).