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The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal this morning lends significant credence to rumors about Joy-Con mouse functionality. A striking moment in the reveal trailer shows detached Joy-Cons placed attachment-side down onto a surface, connecting to what appear to be flat-bottomed connectors. These then glide across the surface, mimicking mouse movement on a mousepad. A close examination even reveals a possible slider pad on one connector, further supporting this theory.
Pre-reveal speculation pointed to an internal sensor in the Joy-Cons, similar to those found in computer mice, enabling this functionality. However, Nintendo has yet to officially confirm this feature or its implications. Fans envision uses ranging from enhancing traditional mouse-and-keyboard games like Civilization to entirely new and innovative applications within Nintendo's first-party titles. The possibilities remain excitingly open-ended.
While much about potential mouse support (and the purpose of that mysterious new Joy-Con button) remains unknown, several key facts have been revealed. The console is officially named the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a 2025 release, and will feature a new Mario Kart title. Backward compatibility with the original Switch is confirmed, and further software announcements are promised in an April Direct. Stay tuned for more comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 coverage here.
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