Following this morning's Nintendo Switch 2 reveal, those rumors about Joy-Con potentially functioning as a mouse are looking increasingly plausible.

The reveal trailer includes a curious scene where detached Joy-Con controllers are placed attachment-side down onto a flat surface. They connect to specialized connectors with flat bases, then glide across the surface much like a computer mouse. Observant viewers can even spot what appears to be a tracking sensor on one connector's underside, lending credibility to this theory.

Speculation has been circulating ahead of the Switch 2 announcement suggesting this feature would utilize an internal Joy-Con sensor similar to those found in optical mice. However, Nintendo has yet to officially confirm or explain this potential functionality. The gaming community has proposed various applications - from improving strategy games like Civilization to enabling novel control schemes in Nintendo's first-party titles. The possibilities remain wide open.

While many questions remain about the Switch 2's potential mouse support (including the purpose of the mysterious new Joy-Con button), we've learned several concrete details. The console will officially be named Nintendo Switch 2 with a 2025 release, feature backward compatibility with original Switch games, and launch with a new Mario Kart title. More software announcements are expected during April's Nintendo Direct. For complete coverage, check our dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 section.