If there ever was a game that would benefit from Switch 2 version, it would be this.
Among the dreams of RTS and point and click games that immediately arose after seeing the Switch 2’s mouse mode, was the dream of picross game with mouse controls.
——EDIT——
Nevermind. Just noticed it HAS a mouse mode! Yahoo! Sold!
At first I only saw mention of Switch 1 and saw clumsy console controller controls in the video and got a bit salty.
Fantastic news!!! I was just thinking about giving up hope and buying it for PS5, but fortunately I waited as I want to play it with mouse!!!
I REALLY hope they could also update the System Shock 2 on Switch 2 and add mouse mode for it, and if possible, also tighten some nuts and bolts on the online co-op, as it is very unstable.
I have been DYING for a new strategy game with mouse mode, and I thought Shadow Tactics looked cool, but I didn’t dare to buy it as I wasn’t sure if it had mouse support! Thank you for reviewing it early, so I can get the pre-order sale!
I’d love to see more 40fps choices in games, and I’d prefer to prioritize all the bells and whistles instead of stuffing all the eggs into the resolution basket. . And mouse mode makes me buy games.
I wish they would unite the classic console apps into one ”Virtual Console” -app, and make it so you could download games and consoles inside the app instead of clurttering the Switches home screen with dozen apps that fill the storage.
It would be lovely to open the ”Virtual Console” -app just to see if there’s something new to download for some system instead of starting each app separately.
And I would madly love to see lots of new consoles and computers introduced into the classic systems catalogue!
@Johnny_Arthur The first thing I thought when I saw this announcement, that maybe Eternal Darkness remaster…or even resurrection of the incrediblre looking but cancelled sequel could get some hope of getting green light!
As soon as I heard, that Switch 2 would have a mouse mode, I started waiting for Switch 2 version of Baldurs Gate 3 instead of buying it for other consoles.
Same goes for Divinity, Disco Elysium and many, many others that I would enjoy vastly more with mouse.
Pffft! Pickiest nitpicking I have heard in a whole year. What does it matter if the d-pad layout buttons are not co-joined?
And Joy-Cons buttons are the best d-pads there have ever been, much higher quality than Pro Controllers d-pads. D pads oftenly make diagonal misclicking impossible to avoid. Joy-Cons buttons do exactly what you want, and the satisfying click they make make you feel when the input has been given.
My favourite way of playing point&click games would be sitting leisurely on an armchair and enjoy beverage while having a pointer or something to move the cursor on other hand.
Broken Sword on Wii was perfect point and click game for playing on a TV. It even allowed your mates to have their own cursors for being able to play together! And Broken Sword 5 on Playstation uses the touchpad on Sony’s controllers for mimickin a mouse. You could place the Dualshock beside you and use it as a mouse pad, just beautiful!
I really don’t like holding game controller and having to run around the screen in point&click game.
The iPhone is marketed as a 5G forerunner, but what I absolutely despise is, that apple has decided to nickel and dime the EU customers by removing the mmWave from it!
@Burning_Spear
This is an article about defected Switches, and Drifting is another Switch related defect. Drifting is relevant issue in this topic.
And No! Nintendo is NOT fixing Joy Cons in Europe, and the support in my country declined my request to fix my 3 pairs of Joy Cons.
I cannot understand why would anyone not understand customers saltyness, when they have useless console? I have used ca. 200€ in broken controllers, that the manufacturer doesn’t fix, so I have put over 500€ into completely useless console.
And our Pro Controller drifts too, and I want that defect be aknowledged, AND compensated as well! And that is also relevant issue in discussion concerning a Switch associated defect.
I could even change my mind about the poll: Now that the PS5 controller has all the things, that I have grown to like in Nintendo consoles, AND Nintendo’s controllers don’t work at all, I might go ALL PS5 this gen.
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Re: Fallout 4 Gets DLSS Support On Switch 2 Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
I hope they would add mouse mode next. I hate playing stick only games.
Re: Horror FPS Amnesia: Rebirth Spooks Up A Storm On Switch 2 Next Month
Please god let this one have a mouse mode!!!
Re: Review: Kena: Bridge Of Spirits (Switch 2) - Old-School Platformer Offers Sumptuous Visuals & Heaps Of Charm
I’d buy it if it gets mouse mode some day.
Re: Picross S Konami Antiques Edition Features Castlevania, Contra, And More
If there ever was a game that would benefit from Switch 2 version, it would be this.
Among the dreams of RTS and point and click games that immediately arose after seeing the Switch 2’s mouse mode, was the dream of picross game with mouse controls.
——EDIT——
Nevermind. Just noticed it HAS a mouse mode! Yahoo! Sold!
At first I only saw mention of Switch 1 and saw clumsy console controller controls in the video and got a bit salty.
Re: System Shock 2.1 Update Brings Massive Improvements To Performance
Fantastic news!!! I was just thinking about giving up hope and buying it for PS5, but fortunately I waited as I want to play it with mouse!!!
I REALLY hope they could also update the System Shock 2 on Switch 2 and add mouse mode for it, and if possible, also tighten some nuts and bolts on the online co-op, as it is very unstable.
Re: Shadow Tactics Sneaks Onto Switch 2 With A New Launch Trailer
@datamonkey Me too!
And I need more soon! Bring all mouse games to Switch 2!!!
Re: Review: Shadow Tactics: Blades Of The Shogun (Switch 2) - A Stealthy Gem That's Both Tough & Approachable
Mouse mode!?! Thank god! Insta-buy!
I have been DYING for a new strategy game with mouse mode, and I thought Shadow Tactics looked cool, but I didn’t dare to buy it as I wasn’t sure if it had mouse support!
Thank you for reviewing it early, so I can get the pre-order sale!
Re: Review: Star Trek: Voyager - Across The Unknown (Switch 2) - Merciless But Ultimately Satisfying Survival Strategy
No mouse = no buy
Re: Blue Prince's Excellent Mansion Mystery Arrives On Switch 2 Today
Mouse mode!?! It’s a deal then!
Re: Fallout 4 Switch 2 Launch Trailer Gives Us A Better Glimpse At The Wasteland
I’d love to see more 40fps choices in games, and I’d prefer to prioritize all the bells and whistles instead of stuffing all the eggs into the resolution basket.
.
And mouse mode makes me buy games.
Re: Review: Caves Of Qud (Switch) - A Roguelike About Making Stories Through Unfathomable Systemic Interactions
A mouse mode would be so beautiful, that it might make me cry!
Re: Nintendo Seemingly Rules Out Virtual Console Revival, Says It Remains Focused On Offering Classics Via Switch Online
I wish they would unite the classic console apps into one ”Virtual Console” -app, and make it so you could download games and consoles inside the app instead of clurttering the Switches home screen with dozen apps that fill the storage.
It would be lovely to open the ”Virtual Console” -app just to see if there’s something new to download for some system instead of starting each app separately.
And I would madly love to see lots of new consoles and computers introduced into the classic systems catalogue!
Re: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom And Breath Of The Wild Updates Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
@Bizzyb I would love if Nintendo would add more VR modes for their games, and especially for the Tears of the Kingdom!!!
Re: New Strategy RPG 'Brigandine: Abyss' Is Coming To Switch 2 In 2026
If it has a mouse mode, I’ll immediately buy it.
Re: Are Diablo 4 And Diablo 2 Coming To Switch 2? Blizzard Stays Silent
Please Blizzard! Give me mouse mode!
And bring Star- and Warcraft as well!
Re: Nintendo Switch 2: All Mouse Mode Compatible Games
Bring more mouse modes!
I buy them all!
Re: Two Legacy Of Kain Titles Are On The Way To Switch 2 And Switch This March
@Johnny_Arthur The first thing I thought when I saw this announcement, that maybe Eternal Darkness remaster…or even resurrection of the incrediblre looking but cancelled sequel could get some hope of getting green light!
Re: Diablo II: Resurrected Announces New 'Warlock' Class, And It's Available Today
@Dm9982 I would so buy Diablo 2 if they added mouse mode!
Re: Konami's Anniversary Revival Of Castlevania Is Only Just Beginning, Expect More "New Products"
@Earl_Grey Releasing MSX Gradius 1-3 would be a culture deed of the year! I have longed for MSX games ever since their release.
And bring Maze of Galious as well!
And Knightmare!
And Kings Valley!
And F1 Spirit!
And Penquin Adventure!!
And Metal Gear 2!!!!
And that Goemon collection that Japan got!
And oh man!!! Bring Snatcher and Policenauts!!! With mouse support!
Re: Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 Update Now Available, Adds Switch 2 Support
Damn I want to play these with mouse!
Re: Konami And M2 Announce New Goemon Switch Collection, Here Are The 13 Retro Titles Included
Even though I bought the Bomberman collection and I dig it, I feel like we got short end of the stick here in west.
I absolutely need Goemon now.
Re: Review: Dispatch Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - A Cracking Superhero Caper, With Some Naughty Bits Covered Up
No mouse mode!?! WTF!!!
I was in an impression that it would have mouse on Switch 2 and therefore I immediately preordered it.
I hate playing games like this without mouse!
Re: NYXI's Hyperion 3 Is, On Paper, The Perfect Joy-Con 2 Alternative
Mouse or GTFO!
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake's Sequels Will Have "Exactly The Same" Gameplay As Other Consoles
I wish really really really hard, thatthey would add mouse mode into it!
Re: Larian "Would Have Loved" Baldur's Gate 3 On Switch 2, Will "Certainly Consider" Divinity
As soon as I heard, that Switch 2 would have a mouse mode, I started waiting for Switch 2 version of Baldurs Gate 3 instead of buying it for other consoles.
Same goes for Divinity, Disco Elysium and many, many others that I would enjoy vastly more with mouse.
Looks like my waiting game continues.
Re: Konami Appears To Have A New Switch Game In The Works
@Mana_Knight
What is this!?!
I clicked this article just to write that I need Goemon in my life!
If nothing more, Konami please at least bring the classic Goemon titles to Nintendo Online Classic Systems!
Re: Talking Point: Our 2026 Nintendo And Switch 2 Predictions
I would love to have Switch 2 updates bringing mouse for the likes of Stories from Sol and Disco Elysium and tons of point and click games.
And indeed Baldurs Gate 3 with mouse.
Re: "This Just Didn't Fit Into My Gaming Lifestyle" - Hideki Kamiya Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Lack Of A D-Pad
Pffft! Pickiest nitpicking I have heard in a whole year. What does it matter if the d-pad layout buttons are not co-joined?
And Joy-Cons buttons are the best d-pads there have ever been, much higher quality than Pro Controllers d-pads. D pads oftenly make diagonal misclicking impossible to avoid. Joy-Cons buttons do exactly what you want, and the satisfying click they make make you feel when the input has been given.
Re: Feature: Citizen Sleeper Dev Talks Sequels, Stress & Creating "My Own Take On The Mass Effect Series"
I want Citizen Sleeper 2 so much, but I have been waiting for a Switch 2 update with mouse controls.
Re: Divinity: Original Sin 2 Gets Surprise Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, And It's Out Now
Give me mouse mode and I will buy it.
Re: Review: Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition (Switch 2) - A Serviceable Port Of One Of Lara's Very Best
I’ll buy it the minute it gets gyro aiming, or mouse sensitivity options.
Re: Feature: "It Wouldn't Be A Game-Key" - Broken Sword Dev On Potential Switch 2 Cart Release & Lobbying Nintendo For Dev Kits
I saw a point and click game with a mouse support and it became my Fastest purchase of the year!
Re: Review: Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition - An Excellent Port Of A Timeless Classic
I wish they would add mouse support.
Re: Review: Return To Monkey Island - An Impeccable Encore For An Adventure Gaming Icon
My favourite way of playing point&click games would be sitting leisurely on an armchair and enjoy beverage while having a pointer or something to move the cursor on other hand.
Broken Sword on Wii was perfect point and click game for playing on a TV. It even allowed your mates to have their own cursors for being able to play together! And Broken Sword 5 on Playstation uses the touchpad on Sony’s controllers for mimickin a mouse. You could place the Dualshock beside you and use it as a mouse pad, just beautiful!
I really don’t like holding game controller and having to run around the screen in point&click game.
Re: Random: Apple's iPhone 13 Pro Max Has A Larger Battery Capacity Than The Nintendo Switch
The iPhone is marketed as a 5G forerunner, but what I absolutely despise is, that apple has decided to nickel and dime the EU customers by removing the mmWave from it!
Re: Someone Thinks They've Resolved Nintendo's Joy-Con Drift Problem With An Incredibly Simple Fix
My Joy-Cons drifted right out of the box though.
But!
Ok! Now that there is a simple fix, Nintendo can start fixing them in EUROPE!!
!
I am not opening them for not voiding my guarantee.
It is Nintendos job to fix their manufacturing fail.
Re: Newly-Announced Point-And-Click Adventure Life Of Delta Is Coming To Switch
Please don’t tell me, that you have to move the cursor with analog stick only!
Re: Team Ninja Says It's "Waiting" For Ryu's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Invite
Give me the 8-bit Ryu!
Re: Lost WiiWare Title Space Invaders Get Even Could Come To Switch If There's Enough Demand
Yes please! It was fantastic!
Re: Random: The Switch Subreddit Is Having A Bit Of A Meltdown
Even their mods drift!
Re: Top Hat Studios Issues Statement Regarding Demands To Censor Sense - A Cyberpunk Ghost Story
What’s there to cencor?
Or, Are they making this up to get free ads? 🙄
I could review bomb a company for that.
Re: Konami's Gradius III Blasts Onto The Nintendo Switch eShop This Week
I have always hoped to get this game!
This is probably going to be fun playing with drifting controllers!
Re: Nintendo Of America's President Doug Bowser Talks About Switch Joy-Con Issues
Start repairing them in other countries as well!
Now they are talking like they are handling the issue, but they are only handling it in US.
In Europe, they do nothing!
Start fixing your defected products Nintendo!
AND!
It’s not only the Joy-Con issue!
The Pro Controllers drift too!
And I want that repaired as well!
Re: Nintendo Apologises After Multiple Customers Receive Faulty Consoles Out Of The Box
@Agramonte Nintendo doesn’t fix Drift outside of US.
Re: Nintendo Apologises After Multiple Customers Receive Faulty Consoles Out Of The Box
@Burning_Spear
This is an article about defected Switches, and Drifting is another Switch related defect. Drifting is relevant issue in this topic.
And No! Nintendo is NOT fixing Joy Cons in Europe, and the support in my country declined my request to fix my 3 pairs of Joy Cons.
I cannot understand why would anyone not understand customers saltyness, when they have useless console? I have used ca. 200€ in broken controllers, that the manufacturer doesn’t fix, so I have put over 500€ into completely useless console.
And our Pro Controller drifts too, and I want that defect be aknowledged, AND compensated as well! And that is also relevant issue in discussion concerning a Switch associated defect.
Re: Nintendo Apologises After Multiple Customers Receive Faulty Consoles Out Of The Box
@Burning_Spear
No. I want my defected products repaired, or at least compensated.
Re: Nintendo Apologises After Multiple Customers Receive Faulty Consoles Out Of The Box
I’d rather take broken console, than drift.
The drift makes the console as useless as a bricked console, but Nintendo doesn’t fix the drift.
Re: Random: Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai Shares His Thoughts About The PlayStation 5
I could even change my mind about the poll:
Now that the PS5 controller has all the things, that I have grown to like in Nintendo consoles, AND Nintendo’s controllers don’t work at all, I might go ALL PS5 this gen.
Re: Nintendo Reportedly Arguing Switch Joy-Con Drift "Isn't A Real Problem"
Drift bricked my Switch.
I cannot play it.
FU Nintendo.
Re: Video: Fast-Paced RTS Death Crown Gets Epic New Trailer
Urgh, I like how it looks, but the music sounds so out of place, that it makes the whole thing off putting to me.