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Metro
26-05-2025
- 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.
The Verge
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
The Nintendo Switch 2 sure seems to work just fine with a USB mouse
You'll be able to use a USB mouse with the Nintendo Switch 2 in at least one game, as a Koei Tecmo developer commentary video for the upcoming Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition revealed this week. That's great news if your wrists, like mine, started preemptively cramping the first time you saw video of someone tipping a Joy-Con 2 controller on its edge for mouse mode. While demonstrating the game's use of the Joy-Con 2 as a mouse, producer Michi Ryu stops and plugs in a USB mouse. The Switch 2 displays a message that says a mouse has been connected, and he continues to play with both a mouse and his left Joy-Con 2, switching between them seamlessly, the same way you'll be able to go back and forth between gyro and mouse control in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. As VideoGamesChronicle notes, the original Switch had mouse and keyboard support, though only some games took advantage, like the Nightdive-developed Turok port. (If you own that game and never noticed the 'Mouse' option in its input settings, go plug in a USB mouse and keyboard and try it out — you won't want to go back.) GIF: Nintendo Today app This time around, Nintendo is embracing mouse support more. For instance, the company published a video to its Nintendo Today app earlier this month, showing that when you put a Joy-Con 2 on its edge for mouse mode, an onscreen pointer appears for navigating the system's menu. So does the Nobunaga's Ambition video, mean a standard mouse works interchangeably with a Joy-Con 2 controller anywhere where mouse control is supported? I sure hope so, but we don't know that yet. And Nintendo didn't immediately respond to The Verge 's email asking if that was the case.
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.
Express Tribune
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
PlayStation State of Play reveals new games and major updates
Listen to article Sony's latest PlayStation State of Play livestream has wrapped up, delivering over 40 minutes of exciting reveals, updates, and trailers for upcoming PS5 and PSVR 2 titles. From long-awaited sequels to brand-new IPs, here's a complete rundown of everything announced during the event. Major Announcements & Reveals Monster Hunter Wilds – New trailer showcasing the game's first free update Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – Official reveal trailer. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds – A brand-new Sonic racing game unveiled. Digimon Story Time Stranger – First look at the new Digimon RPG. Lost Soul Aside – New gameplay trailer and official release date revealed. Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii – Free demo coming soon. Dave the Diver – Ichiban's Holiday – Crossover DLC pack announced. Splitgate 2 – PS5 alpha starts February 27. WWE 2K25 – New gameplay trailer highlighting upcoming features. Borderlands 4 – First gameplay trailer, confirming a September 23, 2025 launch. A dedicated Borderlands 4 State of Play event is planned for later this year. New Game Announcements Split Fiction – New trailer delving into the protagonists' relationship. Directive 8020 – A Dark Pictures Game – Horror title launching October 2, 2025. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic – Releasing June 13, 2025. The Midnight Walk – New atmospheric trailer revealed. Darwin's Paradox – First reveal. Roguelike Warrior's: Abyss – From Koei Tecmo, available today on PS5 and PS4. Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny – Launching May 23, 2025, on PS4. Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Slated for 2026. Upcoming Titles & DLC Announcements Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – New trailer, confirming August 28, 2025, release. Hell is Us – New trailer, with a September 4, 2025, launch date. Lies of P: Overture – First look at the newly revealed DLC expansion. Dream of Another – Coming to PS5 with PSVR 2 support. Days Gone Remastered – Launching for PS5 on April 25, 2025. Goddess of Victory: Nikke – DLC for Stellar Blade announced. Blue Prince and Abiotic Factor – Both games confirmed for PS5. Tides of Annihilation – A challenging, Soulslike-inspired action game revealed. Metal Eden – A new shooter, arriving May 6, 2025. Mindseye – New trailer showcasing driving and combat mechanics. First-Party PlayStation Exclusive Reveal Saros – A brand-new first-party PlayStation title from Housemarque, launching in 2026. That wraps up the February 2025 PlayStation State of Play! With an exciting mix of sequels, remasters, new IPs, and major DLC expansions, this showcase delivered plenty for PlayStation fans to look forward to in the coming months.
