Switch 2 supports USB mouse controls, developer reveals | VGC
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A standard mouse can be used instead of the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls…

He then plugged in a standard USB mouse, confirming that these can also be used with Switch 2 hardware. When the mouse is plugged in, a message on the screen shows that the mouse is connected and takes priority over the Joy-Con 2’s mouse controls.

Ryu then showed that it was possible to use the USB mouse with the right hand, but continue to use the left Joy-Con 2 with the left hand, meaning all the controller shortcuts are still available even when using a standard mouse.

  • TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    241·
    11 days ago

    As soon as they showed the JoyCon mouse control I was hoping there would be support for standard mice. It still doesn’t do anything to steer me toward a Switch 2 over a Steam Deck, but it’s an excellent move for accessibility.

    • woelkchen@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      48·
      10 days ago

      It still doesn’t do anything to steer me toward a Switch 2 over a Steam Deck

      Who’s claiming that giving away your Deck is a necessity?

      • TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        82·
        10 days ago

        I don’t have a Steam Deck yet. Given the choice between that and the Switch 2, at this point, I’m still going with the Steam Deck.

          • TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            11·
            10 days ago

            Funny you mention it, the next large purchase I have planned is a gaming PC to replace my aging 2018 laptop, and I plan on going all-in on Linux. From what I can tell, AMD seems to be the way to go, and as a long time Fedora user, I’m interested in Nobara.

            What’s your setup? Any recommendations?

          • TaiCrunch@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            52·
            10 days ago

            Your perspective is way off. It sounds like you’re young, single (no kids, at least), and doing well for yourself. Which is great!

            I have a pretty well-paying job, at least enough for my family and I to live comfortably. But I also have adult responsibilities, including taking care of said family. Sure, on paper, I could feasibly afford to get both, but there’s no sense in getting two systems that–to my earlier point–seem to serve identical functions. Especially not when I’d also like to go out with my wife, prep a high schooler for college, help my younger child with severe special needs with everything he needs to thrive, sometimes go on vacation, do some other hobbies, responsibly maintain vehicles and things around the house, and so on. All that on top of purchasing frugally (every single piece of furniture in my living room, for example, we got secondhand for free).

            So yes, it’s very much an either/or decision for me, as it is for a lot of people.