The Nintendo Switch 2 reveal showcased a potential "mouse" mode for the Joy-Cons. A segment in the trailer depicts detached Joy-Cons placed on a surface, connecting to flat-bottomed connectors and moving like a mouse on a mousepad. A slider pad is visible on one connector, supporting this theory. Pre-reveal rumors suggested this functionality, attributing it to an internal sensor similar to those in computer mice. Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed this feature or its implications.
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The Switch 2's potential mouse functionality sparked speculation regarding games like Civilization 7, already confirmed for the original Switch. IGN interviewed Civilization 7's lead designer and executive producer. While the designer remained tight-lipped, the executive producer offered an intriguing, albeit vague, response: “It is definitely intriguing…You always do some trade-offs when you have to deal with pure console controls…I love what they're doing with the controllers. It's all very cool.”
AnswerSee ResultsWhile Firaxis won't announce a dedicated Switch 2 version of Civilization 7 (that's 2K Games' purview), an April Switch 2 Direct might shed light on this possibility. Despite the uncertainties surrounding mouse support and a new Joy-Con button, the Switch 2's 2025 release (likely June-September) and a new Mario Kart title are confirmed. Further details can be found in our comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 coverage.
