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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
The Nintendo Switch 2 will not support streaming apps — here's what we know
The Nintendo Switch 2 is one of the most anticipated gadgets of 2025, but a recent report has revealed that it will be lacking in options outside of gaming. A change to Nintendo's approach to streaming apps, originally noticed by Ars Technica, appeared as part of the Switch 2's updated support page. In the update, Nintendo states that the Hulu, Crunchyroll, InkyPen, Abema and niconico apps from the original Nintendo Switch cannot be used on the Nintendo Switch 2. While the concept of a games console launching without the ability to stream shows and movies might be shocking, it's not all that surprising. While Sony and Microsoft might have sold the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as multimedia devices, Nintendo's current Switch has always been focused more on gaming. For one prominent example, there was never a dedicated Netflix app on the original Switch. Removing the few remaining options, therefore, seems in character for Nintendo. With that said, I am still amazed that Nintendo is releasing a modern console in 2025 with no set options to stream movies and shows, especially when it is releasing at an increased cost. If you want to watch any of the new shows on these streaming apps from the comfort of your living room, you'll need one of the best smart TVs on the market rather than your new Switch 2 console. When it comes to other products from the original Nintendo Switch, you'll be happy to know that nearly all of the original 122 first-party games will run fine. The only stated issues are with the Nintendo Labo cardboard kits, which were designed to fit the original console's dimensions. On top of that, some games that use features designed for the original Joy-Con, such as Nintendo Switch Sports' leg strap accessory or WarioWare: Move It!'s IR motion camera-based microgames, will only work if you pair an external Joy-Con with the Switch 2. When it comes to third-party games, Nintendo has stated that over two-thirds of the roughly 15,000 titles will work with either no issues or minor problems that will be quickly solved. Nintendo goes on to state that of the around 5,000 remaining games, most will likely launch with no issue, but further tests are in progress. Nintendo has also updated its PDF documents that list individual games that either won't launch, feature compatibility faults and other games that have issues that should be addressed by launch, or shortly after. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Overall, while it is sad to see the few remaining streaming apps disappearing from the Nintendo Switch 2, the backward compatibility seems to be on point. Not only that, Nintendo is also adding several free Switch game updates that look to add Switch 2-specific features, while also improving performance on the new console.
Tom's Guide
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Nintendo Switch 2 confirmed to support USB mice — it fixes my biggest issue with the console after playing it
The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch in a little over a week — and we're still finding out new things about the console. When I tried out the system for myself last month as part of a Nintendo showcase in London, I came away impressed with all but one of the new features of the Switch 2: mouse mode. During my time playing Drag X Drive, I found using the Joy-Con 2s on the table in front of me more hassle than it was worth. However, now we have confirmation the console will support USB gaming mice thanks to a video published on Koi Tecmo America's YouTube channel (spotted by Wario64 on X) showing it in operation. As part of gameplay footage for Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening, the game's producer Michi Ryu produces a USB mouse, plugs it into the Switch 2 and starts using it alongside a Joy-Con. According to Ryu, once a USB mouse is plugged in a message will appear in the top left portion of the screen confirming the connection. It will then take priority over the Joy-Con 2. During the course of the demo, Ryu switches between the Joy-Con 2 and the USB mouse and even uses them at the same time. It's great to see Nintendo build this into the Switch 2 and it could have major gameplay advantages for strategy games like Civilization VII or even shooters like Cyberpunk 2077. Of course, it also throws up plenty of new questions. Will all USB-C mice work with the system or just a select few? What about wireless mice? Which games are supported? Will we also be able to use a USB keyboard with the Switch 2? Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Speaking from my own experience, the Joy-Con 2 in mouse mode was okay and it would do in a pinch if you really needed to use a mouse. But the necessary design of the Joy-Con means it's not as comfortable to use for longer periods as a traditional mouse. So being able to plug one in and use it like you would with a PC is an exciting development for a console that's selling itself as a versatile gaming machine. If this development has convinced you of the need to pick up a Switch 2 for launch day on June 5, then follow our Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order live blog for the best chance of bagging one for yourself.
Metro
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Nintendo Switch 2 dev reveals new feature of console's mouse controls
Or use an actual mouse (Nintendo) Koei Tecmo has revealed a new detail about the Nintendo Switch 2, and it's a win for anyone excited about mouse controls. After Nintendo's big blowout for the Switch 2 last month, there were perhaps more questions than answers around some aspects of the console. Some of these have been answered since, like what the revamped eShop looks like, what the actual upgrades are for original Switch titles, and how those Game-Key cards exactly work, but there are still several unknowns around the hardware's functionality. While Nintendo was perhaps holding back some of these surprises for when the Switch 2 launches worldwide on June 5, developer Koei Tecmo has let the cat out of the bag in regards to one feature – the console supports regular USB mice. Last week, Koei Tecmo posted a deep dive on its Switch 2 port of strategy game Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition, which utilises the Joy-Con controller's mouse controls. During the video, game producer Michi Ryu demonstrated the mouse controls using the Joy-Con, which is used to move the on-screen cursor. However, later in the video, he reveals a USB mouse can be connected to the console and used in the game. 'You can also connect a USB mouse and it will work seamlessly,' Ryu said. 'Once you connect the USB mouse, a message will appear in the top left indicating that the mouse is connected. When the USB mouse is connected, it takes priority over the Joy-Con 2.' The developer also showed off how you can 'switch instantly' between the two control options, by operating the Joy-Con and the mouse simultaneously. 'It's very smooth,' Ryu added. 'You can operate with both the controller and the mouse interchangeably. The switching speed is incredibly fast.' USB keyboards and mice could be technically plugged into the original Switch as well, but not many Switch games supported their use. As such, considering the Switch 2 has mouse support built into the Joy-Con, this extra flexibility is a far more appealing feature. It's unclear if every Switch 2 game with mouse functionality will support a USB mouse, but it could go a long way to making first-person shooters like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond a huge selling point for the system. Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition comes out on June 5 as part of the Switch 2's launch line-up, alongside Mario Kart World. We're less than two weeks away (Nintendo) Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page.
Engadget
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Nintendo Switch 2 will support regular USB mice in at least one game
The Switch 2's Joy-Con "mouse" has some competition. At least one launch game for Nintendo's new console includes USB mouse support. Nobunga's Ambition: Awakening CE lets you plug in a traditional pointing device and get down to business. According to developer Koei Tecmo, the mouse will "work seamlessly." Nobunga's Ambition will let you switch between controller and USB mouse on the fly. "Once you connect the USB mouse, a message will appear in the top left indicating that the mouse is connected," Michi Ryu said in a video (translated from Japanese). "When the USB mouse is connected, it takes priority over the Joy-Con 2. As you can see, you can switch instantly. It's very smooth." To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. So, what does that mean for other mouse-friendly Switch 2 games? Civilization VII , another launch title, comes to mind. We emailed 2K Games to ask and will update this story if we hear back. To be fair, the Switch 2's Joy-Con mouse support is solid. Engadget's Sam Rutherford was pleasantly surprised with it in his hands-on. Still, it's nice to have options. (And let's be honest, a real mouse will be hard to beat.) Although it wasn't a well-known fact, the original Switch also supported USB mice. For example, Nintendo's visual programming tool Game Builder Garage worked with them. But the number of games supporting the Joy-Con mouse makes it a bigger deal on the Switch 2.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Some Switch 2 Games Will Support A USB Mouse
Well, this is neat. Apparently, some Switch 2 games will support you just plugging in a USB mouse and playing that way instead of using a controller or the Joy-Con's mouse-like features. I'll be curious to test this out when the console arrives next month. When the Switch 2 was announced, we learned you can flip one of the console's Joy-Con on its side and use it as a mouse. It's a really cool idea that might help RTSes and RPGs play better on Nintendo's upcoming console. Our own Kenneth Shepard played around with the Switch 2's Joy-Con mouse features and walked away sold on the tech, saying it works pretty well assuming you have a table and a comfy setup. But if you just want to use an actual USB mouse, well, it seems like that will be an option, too, at least in some games on Switch 2. On May 22, as spotted by Wario64 on Twitter, Koei Tecmo uploaded an official gameplay stream of Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening CE running on Switch 2. About 10 minutes into the gameplay demo, the game's producer Michi Ryu pulled out a USB mouse, plugged it into the console, and started playing the game with it. 'Once you connect the USB mouse, a message will appear in the top left indicating that the mouse is connected,' said Ryu via English subtitles. 'When the USB mouse is connected, it takes priority over the Joy-Con 2.' During the demo, the producer also demonstrated that you can switch between the Joy-Con and the mouse instantly as often as you want, letting you use them both at the same time. Kotaku has pinged Nintendo for more details about the Switch 2 supporting USB mice. I also asked them if the console will support USB keyboards. If so, that would make the Switch 2, which launches on June 5, even more of a direct competitor to the Steam Deck. Either way, I'm excited that the console will support more control options, as that allows more people to play in whatever way works best for them. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
