Nintendo Switch 2: Joy-Con Mouse Controls for Home Menu Navigation

Nintendo has exciting news for gamers eagerly awaiting the Switch 2: players will now be able to use the innovative Joy-Con mouse controls on the Home screen. Since the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, speculation about the new Joy-Con's capabilities has been rampant. Last month, we received official confirmation that these controllers can switch to "mouse mode," allowing players to glide them across surfaces and use the analog sticks to simulate left-click and right-click actions, much like a traditional mouse. Additionally, it's possible to use two Joy-Con in mouse mode simultaneously, either one in each hand or one in standard mode and the other in mouse mode.

Further details have now emerged, showcased through the Nintendo Today app and shared on X/Twitter. It's confirmed that the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls can be utilized to navigate the Home menu on the Switch 2.

Nintendo Today showed how the mouse controls will work on the Switch 2 home screen. pic.twitter.com/qpyCsxbGBM

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Nintendo detailed the functionality, stating, "If you place the Joy-Con 2 controller on a surface with the attachment side facing down, a cursor will appear on screen. To display the cursor, set the Joy-Con 2 on a table or flat surface and move it as shown. While using mouse controls, you can tilt the control stick to scroll through menus. Use mouse controls on the Home menu and in compatible software." To revert to using the thumbstick, simply move the Joy-Con 2 into a horizontal position again.

Although we don't yet know the full extent of game compatibility, Nintendo has demonstrated the technology working seamlessly with the Switch 2 editions of Mario Party Jamboree and Metroid Prime 4, as well as the wheelchair basketball game Drag x Drive.

The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is slated to debut on June 5. Pre-orders for the Switch 2 began on April 24, with the price set at $449.99 — and they sold out as quickly as expected. For those interested, check out IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide for more information.