Earlier this yr, Nintendo debuted a short first have a look at the Swap 2 which did not provide many particulars concerning the new console. Nevertheless, there was a second within the teaser video the place the following technology of Pleasure-Cons appeared to maneuver over a flat floor like a mouse. Now, a Japanese patent software filed in August 2023 seems to substantiate that the Pleasure-Cons could have mouse capabilities.
The appliance was publicly revealed on February 6, and it consists of an early schematic for the brand new Pleasure-Con, which it describes because the “enter gadget.” The patent additionally states that it has “a sensor for mouse operation,” which features in an identical manner that ordinary mice work with computer systems.
Including the mouse capabilities open up some intriguing potentialities for gameplay on Swap 2. Will shooter followers have the choice to make use of the mouse as a substitute of the standard controller? This might doubtlessly work very effectively with PC video games that had been designed to be performed with mouse. It is also doable that Nintendo is engaged on some new titles that may make the most of these mouse features in methods we have not considered but.
What we all know for positive is that extra particulars about Swap 2 shall be revealed in the course of the Nintendo Direct on April 2. To this point, Nintendo has solely teased a brand new Mario Kart recreation, however there are many titles rumored to be heading to Swap 2. EA just lately hinted that the Madden NFL and EA Sports activities FC franchises may seem on Swap 2. As for the earlier console technology, Swap 2 shall be backward suitable with Swap video games, however it is not clear what number of titles shall be playable on each programs. Regardless, followers will be capable of take a look at out the brand new system for themselves at Swap 2 expertise occasions around the globe.