Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 with Joy-Con Mouse Controls and $10 Game Upgrades

May 12, 2025
Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 with Joy-Con Mouse Controls and $10 Game Upgrades
  • Nintendo has been gradually revealing changes and updates through the new Nintendo Today app, with more information expected as the release date approaches.

  • This new mouse functionality could significantly improve gameplay across various titles, showcasing its broad potential applications in gaming.

  • Hogwarts Legacy was a massive success in 2023, selling 24 million copies and generating $1 billion in revenue, despite performance issues on the original Switch.

  • The original Switch version of the game faced significant performance challenges, including frame rate drops and downgraded graphics, which the Switch 2 aims to rectify.

  • Nintendo's strategy of offering paid upgrades for existing titles on the Switch 2 reflects a significant trend in gaming, allowing players to enhance their gaming experience.

  • Nintendo has unveiled Joy-Con mouse controls for the Switch 2, allowing for enhanced navigation with a cursor on the home screen.

  • The Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy is being developed from the ground up, marking a departure from typical upgrade packs offered by Nintendo.

  • Players can utilize two Joy-Con controllers in mouse mode simultaneously or combine one in mouse mode with another in standard mode.

  • Several existing Switch games, including popular titles like 'Zelda: Breath of the Wild' and 'Super Mario Party Jamboree', are set to receive upgrades on the Switch 2.

  • Looking ahead, key titles for 2025 include 'Pokemon Legends: Z-A' and 'Metroid Prime 4: Beyond', both anticipated to launch later in the year.

  • In addition to first-party titles, a variety of third-party games will be available on the Switch 2, including Cyberpunk 2077 and Street Fighter 6.

  • The Switch 2's approach to backwards compatibility may require players to use software emulation for older titles, encouraging upgrades to improved versions.

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