Exciting news for Nintendo Switch 2 fans and gamers alike: you’ll soon be able to use a USB mouse in at least one upcoming title, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Awakening Complete Edition. A developer commentary video from Koei Tecmo unveiled this feature, giving us a sneak peek at how mouse support will enhance gameplay. If you’re like me and cringed at the thought of awkwardly tipping a Joy-Con on its edge for mouse mode, this development is a game-changer.
In the video, producer Michi Ryu demonstrates how seamlessly the Switch 2 handles mouse input. He connects a USB mouse, and the system immediately recognizes it with a message confirming the connection. Ryu effortlessly switches between using the mouse and the left Joy-Con 2, showcasing smooth transitions—similar to how players will be able to toggle between gyro and mouse controls in titles like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
It’s worth noting that the original Nintendo Switch supported mouse and keyboard inputs, but only a handful of games, such as the Nightdive-developed Turok port, fully utilized this feature. If you’ve played that game and haven’t tried out the “Mouse” option in its settings, now’s a great time to experiment—plug in your USB mouse and keyboard, and see how immersive gameplay can get.
Nintendo is clearly embracing mouse support more prominently this time around. Earlier this month, the company released a video via its Nintendo Today app, showing how placing a Joy-Con 2 on its edge activates mouse mode, with an on-screen pointer for navigating menus.
So, does the Nobunaga’s Ambition video suggest that a standard USB mouse will work interchangeably with a Joy-Con 2 controller wherever mouse control is supported? While that’s the exciting possibility, we’re still waiting for official confirmation. Nintendo has yet to clarify whether mouse support will be fully compatible across the system, but fans are eager to see how this feature unfolds in the upcoming Switch 2 experience.
