Mouse Mode on Nintendo Switch 2 Already Needs an Overhaul

The advent of mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a veritable saga. Despite being long rumored, the feature didn't get so much as a mention when Nintendo officially announced the new console in January 2025, only being confirmed in April's full reveal. With a sensor built into both the left and right Joy-Con 2 controllers, either can be rotated 90 degrees on its Y axis to use as a mouse, while retaining gyroscopic, motion-sensing, and haptic capabilities. It's a smart addition on Nintendo's part, opening up the new hardware for more diverse gaming experiences than consoles typically offer. There's only one problem: They hurt. Attending the Nintendo Switch 2 Experience in London, I was excited to get my hands on the new console in all its forms, and I was left impressed. In handheld mode, the bigger 7.9-inch screen looks gorgeous thanks to its higher 1080p resolution and use of HDR, almost good enough to forgive the shift back to LCD from OLED. Photograph: Julian Chokkat ... Read full article.