Nintendo Switch 2 Reveals More On Mouse Controls & Console Battery

As the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 steadily approaches, its new features are continually being shown off. New videos from Nintendo show how the Joy-Cons' new mouse controls work on the console's system menus, and highlight a new feature for charging its battery.

The videos were released on the Nintendo Today app (via VGC), and show off some of the options users have with the Switch 2. The first video shows the Switch 2 home screen and a couple of other menus being navigated with a right Joy-Con 2 being used as a mouse. It also shows how simple it is to transition back to button controls.

The second video scrolls deep into the Switch 2's system settings, where a new option can be toggled on to cap the system's battery charge around 90%. This option is designed to benefit the Switch 2 battery's health by avoiding degradation associated with fully charging the battery every time. In the video, the battery percentage is shown to slow down as it's charging toward 90%, and stops at 88%.

Nintendo Today App Shows Off New Switch 2 Mouse Controls & Battery Setting

Versatility & Longevity

Being able to use the new Joy-Cons like a mouse is the Switch 2's most overt iteration on its predecessor's design. Despite the potential awkwardness of holding such a thin controller vertically, the applications were already clear. First-person shooters can be played with greater accuracy, and strategy games can have more traditional controls even on console. Being able to navigate the Switch's home screen with a mouse pointer is a nice addition too, adding to the console's already notable versatility.

The mouse controls video shows that switching back to button controls is as easy as lifting the Joy-Con up and using the analog stick.

The Switch 2's battery life was previously known – expected to be about the same as the original Switch's – but this new setting to cap charging below full is a nice thought on Nintendo's part. Rechargeable batteries have come a long way in recent years, but they can still suffer from degradation over the span of years. With this new setting, the Switch 2 battery can hopefully remain near its full potential for much longer. Turning it on will force charging to slow down when approaching 90% and not exceed that mark.

Our Take: Switch 2's Capped Battery Charge Setting Shows A Concern Nintendo Isn't Normally Known For

Your Switch 2 Will Last Longer Than Your New Joy-Cons

This new battery feature is a great new addition, especially for those who end up using their Switch 2 more than the average. It's an interesting move from Nintendo, though, which has remained stalwart in not addressing widespread issues with original Switch accessories, namely the original Joy-Cons' tendency to accrue stick drift. The Switch 2 doesn't have Hall effect sticks, leaving many concerned that drift will rear its ugly head throughout another generation.

Providing a setting to maintain the battery's health is almost surprising for a company that has not paid much care to hardware longevity in recent years. Capping your console's charge may result in less handheld playtime generally, but could conceivably give you more juice when you really need it. Turning off the setting while your traveling will ensure you've got enough battery to last, but keeping the setting on at home will help your Nintendo Switch 2 battery live longer.

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