Nintendo has officially confirmed that players will be able to utilize the innovative Switch 2 Joy-Con mouse controls directly on the Home screen. Since the reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2, fans have eagerly anticipated the integration of these new mouse control features in the Joy-Con. Last month, we received official confirmation that the Joy-Con can function in "mouse mode," allowing players to glide the controllers across a surface and use the analog sticks to mimic left-click and right-click actions, similar to a traditional mouse. Moreover, two Joy-Con can be used in mouse mode at the same time, one in each hand, or one can be used in standard mode while the other operates in mouse mode.

Recent updates shared through the Nintendo Today app and on X/Twitter have revealed even more exciting details. The Joy-Con 2 mouse controls can now navigate the Home menu on the Switch 2.

Nintendo Today showed how the mouse controls will work on the Switch 2 home screen. pic.twitter.com/qpyCsxbGBM

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As explained by Nintendo, "If you place the Joy-Con 2 controller on a surface with the attachment side facing down, a cursor will appear on screen. To display the cursor, set the Joy-Con 2 on a table or flat surface and move it as shown."

Nintendo further elaborated, "While using mouse controls, you can tilt the control stick to scroll through menus. Use mouse controls on the Home menu and in compatible software." When you're ready to switch back to using the thumbstick, simply reposition the Joy-Con 2 into a horizontal orientation.

Although the full list of mouse-compatible games is yet to be disclosed, Nintendo has demonstrated the technology working seamlessly with the Switch 2 editions of Mario Party Jamboree and Metroid Prime 4, as well as the wheelchair basketball game Drag x Drive.

The highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to debut on June 5. Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 began on April 24, with the console priced at $449.99. As expected, pre-orders sold out rapidly. For more information, check out IGN's comprehensive Nintendo Switch 2 pre-order guide.