All Nintendo Switch 2 Mouse Mode Games
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For anyone worried that the Nintendo Switch 2 is lacking that unique feature, then fear not: Mouse Mode is here for those of you who love the weird and wonderful.

The Joy-Con 2 double as mice, which you can use by holding sideways on any surface. And many games launching on the new console will be using this brand new control method — optionally, of course.

We've got a list of every single game playable with Mouse Mode on the Switch 2 here for you.

All Mouse Mode Compatible Games on Switch 2

Here's every single confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 game that can be played using the Joy-Con mouse. And, as more games are announced and released on the console, we'll add to this list.

Are Mouse Mode controls mandatory?

For most games, Mouse Mode is completely optional. So don't worry if you can't get to grips with aiming and shooting with the mouse in Metroid Prime 4.

But there are a few games and modes that are specifically designed with mouse controls in mind. So far, these are Drag x Drive, Mouse Work, a few modes in Welcome Tour, and a few new minigames in Super Mario Party Jamboree's Switch 2 upgrade.

Is Mouse Mode support being added to any Switch 1 games?

In terms of Switch 1 games getting free Switch 2 updates, Game Builder Garage can now use Joy-Con 2 Mouse Mode support on Switch 2 thanks to a free update, so hopefully, more Switch 1 games will be added to that list!

Otherwise, a handful of games that are already out (or are coming out) on Switch are getting Mouse Mode support on Switch 2. A few examples include Metroid Prime 4, Civilization VII, Deltarune, No Sleep for Kaname Date, and Fortnite. These are all Switch 2-specific releases.

Will any Nintendo Classics (NSO) games get Mouse Mode?

Yep! A handful of SNES games on the Nintendo Classics service are now Mouse Mode-compatible on Switch 2.

Mario Paint, Nobunaga's Ambition, and Mario's Super Picross are all compatible with mouse controls now on both Switch 1 and 2. For the Switch 1, all you need to do is plug a USB mouse in and voia!

Ready to track with those Joy-Con? We'll have you covered with everything Switch 2-related in our Nintendo Switch 2 Ultimate Resource guide.