You Can Use Mouse Controls to Navigate the Nintendo Switch 2 UI

A more sophisticated approach to clicking and swiping on the home screen!

By Robert Marrujo. Posted 05/12/2025 15:13 Comment on this     ShareThis

Much has been made about Nintendo Switch 2 and the new mouse controls that have been incorporated into the console’s updated Joy-Con. Indeed, they’re very precise and open up games for new types of experiences, much like the drag and roll mechanics featured in Drag X Drive, for instance. However, while gameplay is one area that the mouse controls can be applied, there are other, more pragmatic areas to consider.

One is the UI of Nintendo Switch 2 itself. It appears that players will be able to use mouse controls to navigate through the menu screens of the system. These controls were shown off in a recent Nintendo Today! video; the app has been very active in not just promoting Switch 2, but going into depth with its new features, as well. Players can opt to place their Joy-Con flat on a table, or alternatively slide them around on their pant legs.

Will you be giving this a try when you crack open your shiny new Nintendo Switch 2? Share with us in the comments and on social media!

Source: Nintendo Today! App

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