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

Nintendo has officially confirmed that players will be able to utilize the innovative Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse controls on the Home screen, adding a new layer of interactivity to the console experience. Since the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, fans have been buzzing with excitement and curiosity about the capabilities of the new Joy-Con controllers. Last month, we received official confirmation that these Joy-Con can function in "mouse mode." This feature allows players to slide the controllers across surfaces and use the analog sticks to mimic left-click and right-click actions, much like a traditional mouse. What's more, two Joy-Con can be used in mouse mode at the same time, either with one in each hand or one in standard mode and the other in mouse mode.

Further details have now emerged, thanks to demonstrations on the Nintendo Today app and posts on X/Twitter. It's been revealed that the Joy-Con 2's mouse controls extend to navigating the Home menu on the Switch 2. As showcased by Nintendo Today and shared on social media:

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

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Nintendo explained, "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."

They further elaborated, "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 switch back to using the thumbstick, simply reposition the Joy-Con 2 horizontally.

While the full list of mouse-compliant games remains undisclosed, Nintendo has demonstrated the technology working seamlessly with the Switch 2 versions of Mario Party Jamboree and Metroid Prime 4, as well as the wheelchair basketball game Drag x Drive.

The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on June 5. Pre-orders for the console opened on April 24, with the price set at $449.99. As expected, the pre-orders were met with overwhelming demand. For more information, check out IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.