2025
I’ve tested Cyberpunk 2077 on so many different systems, handhelds, and PCs, you would assume the word “choom” would send me into a state of cyberpsychosis. But I’m midway through yet another playthrough of the game on Switch 2, and I can already tell this will be the first system I use to finally complete the game since I last played it in 2020. The version of Cyberpunk 2025 tuned for Nintendo’s new handheld is the most seamless and comfortable edition that still showcases the game’s beautiful environments.
Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2 The game looks great handheld or docked, and while mouse mode isn't great for long sessions gyro controls make up for it. Pros Runs at playable frame rates in most scenarios
Runs at playable frame rates in most scenarios Incredible graphics in 1080p (even in handheld mode)
Incredible graphics in 1080p (even in handheld mode) Accurate gyro controls
Accurate gyro controls Mouse mode offers more options for aiming Cons Some visual glitches caused by DLSS
Some visual glitches caused by DLSS Inconsistent buttons in games and menus (especially in mouse mode)
Inconsistent buttons in games and menus (especially in mouse mode) No automatic mouse mode control switching
You can play CD Projekt Red’s open-world cyber ninja simulator on either Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5 with solid visuals at 60 frames per second in “performance” mode, but it won’t ever be as fluid a playable experience as it is on Switch 2. Yes, it’s handy to take your console on the go without having to finagle any streaming over Wi-Fi, but when docked, the experience is still better due to tighter controls. By default and with two Joy-Con 2 controllers, Cyberpunk 2077 offers joystick plus gyro controls for aiming. There’s a separate option you can turn on to enable Joy-Con 2 mouse mode. Either way, you can achieve better pinpoint-accurate gunplay than you can with thumbsticks. I could sit back on the couch and enjoy the game without hunching over a keyboard and mouse and still feel like I wasn’t missing out on its high-octane, spectacle-fueled combat systems.
In about 15 hours of gameplay, I tried both control sets and played in handheld mode as well. The mouse controls are very accurate, but the issue is always finding a comfortable position to rest your palm. My hand started cramping rather fast as I tried it on the couch cushion next to me or a chair’s armrest. I was using the Killswitch case grip made by Dbrand, which made it far more ergonomic for mouse controls. The issue is how often you need to roll your hand to press face buttons for actions and menus. On the flip side, I found that the upgraded gyros on the Switch 2 are so clean, I was able to line up headshots with such ease I would rarely swap to mouse.
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