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Switch 2's mouse mode is Nintendo's secret weapon, and it made me pre-order


The Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 controllers' new feature opens up so many possibilities

😍 The Nintendo Switch 2's mouse mode, enabled by optical sensors in the Joy-Con 2 controllers, introduces a system-level feature that enhances gameplay possibilities Real-time strategy titles have remained a constant thorn in consoles' sides due to their heavy reliance on mouse controls. Even though I'm not a huge fan of its clinical art style, Drag X Drive uses the Joy-Con 2 controllers to faithfully recreate three-on-three wheelchair basketball.

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